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Making the Case for Making the Time: Notes From the Journalism Mentorship Collaborative

Presented at ONA18
September 12, 2018
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The Journalism Mentorship Collaborative, which launched in early 2018, aims to share best practices and fresh ideas for creating more inclusive mentoring opportunities in newsrooms. When executed well, mentorship programs can be one of the strongest programs supporting hiring and retention of diverse leaders.

We’ll share key findings, focusing on tips for getting management buy-in or enticing potential mentors to commit the time — one of the largest challenges identified by participating newsrooms. You’ll hear from people with years of experience running a mentorship program, as well as fellows leading innovative approaches in newsrooms around the United States.

This session is designed for

  • Those interested in improving diverse leadership in newsrooms
  • Anyone with an interest in starting / updating / reviving a mentorship program and curious about taking those first steps
  • Managers open to the idea of mentoring, and want strategies for relying on their best asset: the talent already in their newsrooms

Speakers

Ziva Branstetter
Senior Editor, Center for Investigative Reporting
Shirley Qiu
Features Producer, American Press Institute
Michelle Baruchman
Engagement Editor, The Seattle Times
Raymond Ruiz
Director, El Gato Media Network
Christina Cala
Associate Producer, NPR
Corrie MacLaggan
Managing Editor, The Texas Tribune

Moderators

Doug Mitchell
Project Founder / Director, NPR
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