Media Mentors

The mentors below have volunteered to offer free, half-hour one-on-one sessions for advice, guidance or general questions about navigating the media industry. Be sure to read our FAQs about the program ahead of booking a call.

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I can coach on job applications, interview prep, and producing/editing in public media, on national radio shows and beyond.
I can mentor on how to balance investigative-level content with day-turn deadlines.
I can coach on marketing to diverse audiences, crisis management and managing international teams.
Michael can coach others who have aspirations of working in the radio / audio industry in a variety of roles, such as News / Sports Anchor, Producer, Writer, Web Reporter and editing audio.
Business journalism, tech journalism, reporting, editing, management
Kat can coach on leadership, management of news teams and projects, practical innovation and experimentation in newsrooms, project management, video and photo journalism.
Broadcast Journalist / Host
Loud & Clear Media (formerly WFAA)
I can mentor on building an authentic media presence and leveraging journalism to impact change.
Michelle can mentor on working well with stakeholders across the business and newsroom (bridge role), developing high-performance teams, using product/design thinking frameworks in the newsroom, working on transformation to audience-first journalism, and engaging audiences using social media, newsletters and community.
I can coach people on audience metrics, Mailchimp, product development for small newsrooms and how to sell it. I was also newsroom chief for 3 years and can teach about editorial planning and tools that help

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Michelle Brister

Michelle Brister

Head of audience development
Michelle can mentor on working well with stakeholders across the business and newsroom (bridge role), developing high-performance teams, using product/design thinking frameworks in the newsroom, working on transformation to audience-first journalism, and engaging audiences using social media, newsletters and community.