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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Maureen can coach on running large projects, moving into management, working across multiple groups and establishing goals for your team.
I can coach on how to build contacts in the community and how to find great, local stories.
I can mentor folks looking to enter the world of graphics/data journalism. I also have experience navigating visa hassles as an international person in the newsroom.
Karina can coach on navigating internships, finding the big picture in local stories and fighting imposter syndrome.
Caroline can help with editing website portfolios, resumes, cover letters and navigating an internship/job search, particularly in the audience engagement space. Caroline also has expertise with working in nonprofit newsrooms and small audience teams.
Reese can coach on product thinking, product management, career growth, career hunting, working remotely, and work-life balance.
My background isn’t within journalism, it’s design/engineering – but I’d be happy to help with guidance around product and news platforms – Apple News in particular.
Sam can coach about finding career paths in journalism outside of the newsroom, managing cross-functional projects and leading through uncertainty.
I can mentor on helping journalists with long-form stories.

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Jeremy can coach emerging reporters on managing early-career workloads, building expertise on a beat and sharpening investigative skills.