Thread by @CenterCoopMedia

Today we're announcing the NJ Media Mentors program, an idea from the mind of @gunnysvg to pair volunteers with local news leaders looking for mentorship.

Have insight to share? We want to connect you with people who need it the most!

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Especially over the last 10 years, a lot of people who spent decades working for news organizations have left their jobs. They’ve been bought out, retired or got tired of the turmoil in the media industry.

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Many of those people have a wealth of knowledge about all aspects of the business: Some worked as editors, some were talented reporters, others are incredible copy editors, advertising sales managers and more.

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In response, we're launching the #NJMediaMentors volunteer program, which seeks to recruit retirees who are willing to mentor local news outlets in NJ. We especially seek to pair volunteers with entrepreneurs of color.

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The idea for this program comes from @gunnysvg, the publisher of @publicsq_news, a new news nonprofit based in Newark. It is modeled loosely after SCORE, the largest network of free volunteer small business mentors in the U.S.

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If you’re willing to give some of your time, sign up to be a mentor! If you need a mentor, browse the database we’ll eventually publish or email us at [e-mail] and we’ll make the match!

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