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 topics related to government oversight, police accountability and breaking news.
Rachel can coach on photojournalism ethics and portfolios from an editor’s perspective; advocating for yourself in the workplace; and, pivoting positions in a chaotic industry.
Marc can coach skills including on-camera presentation, writing, producing, live shots, interview techniques, videography and editing.
Natasha can coach on strategic planning, building high performance teams, resource management, crisis communications and devising campaigns that sell. I can additionally coach on crafting compelling narratives and creative writing. Also, how to get work done by using the armour in your arsenal.
I can mentor on how to balance investigative-level content with day-turn deadlines.
I can coach on social media content production and creation, homepage curation and editing, digital and social audience development, and increasingly, product management.
I can offer advice on investigations, political, environmental and GA reporting.
I can coach on career planning, navigating the product-editorial relationship, negotiating
Lisa is a national-award winning investigative reporter.

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Amy can mentor on podcasting, audio journalism and international reporting around the globe.