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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Justin can coach on time management, managing burnout, navigating beat changes, building sources and advocating for yourself.
Branislava is an experienced mentor specializing in video production, editing, ethical implementation of AI in newsrooms, and audience engagement. She guides professionals in utilizing cutting-edge technologies to create media content, foster meaningful connections with audiences, and enhance storytelling through innovation.
Karina can coach on navigating internships, finding the big picture in local stories and fighting imposter syndrome.
Gracie can coach on finding your first job, actually enjoying networking, working on a small team, and advocating for the value of engaged journalism.
Meghan can coach on local and beat reporting, building sources, including young or underrepresented voices in your coverage, newsletter writing and navigating searching for a new job – including interviewing and negotiating.
Courtney can mentor on covering Congress and the federal government as well as how to look and apply for jobs.
Broadcast Journalist / Host
Loud & Clear Media (formerly WFAA)
I can mentor on building an authentic media presence and leveraging journalism to impact change.
David, an expert in freedom of information, can provide strategies and tips for overcoming denials, coming up with record-based story ideas and elevating your reporting through public records.
Mollie can coach on engagement, social strategy, audience building, trust, credibility, ethics. She can also provide guidance on being a first-time reporter, managing up, and avoiding burn out starting out in newsrooms.

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Paroma can help guide journalists on how to use data in their reporting, create engaging data visualizations and graphics and use a variety of tools to elevate their work.