Media Mentors

Esther can coach on live news reporting,news anchoring, interviewing of guests, voice overs and voice editing. She can also coach on “piece to camera” for reports.

I can coach on topics related to government oversight, police accountability and breaking news.

I can help with finding your niche, creating networks and refining pitches.

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.

Vishakha can coach on audio and video reporting, diversifying skills, navigating newsrooms (particularly as a non-citizen), and balancing creative side projects.

As a mentor, I bring 20 years of experience as an avid editor at ABC News. I can offer students valuable insights into professional editing techniques, news production workflows, and how to craft compelling stories through video. Having worked in a fast-paced news environment, I understand the importance of meeting tight deadlines and can share strategies for thriving under pressure. I’m also passionate about helping students navigate their own careers in media, offering guidance on adaptability and staying relevant in an ever-changing digital landscape.

Marisa can help with investigative reporting, narrative writing, staying organized, trauma-informed interviews, public records, career advice and more.

Matt can coach and mentor on being a positive and effecitve manager, editing and organizing investigative projects, public records, preventing burnout, data journalism, and maintaining work-life balance.

Marc can coach skills including on-camera presentation, writing, producing, live shots, interview techniques, videography and editing.