The NABJ Career Mentoring Program matches students and new professionals with dedicated members wanting to ensure that the next generation of black journalists thrives in the newsroom.

This year-long process will help young journalists understand the proper protocol and the culture of the newsroom. It will also give them the chance to listen to people who have already gone through what they will have to face and that can help guide them through the proper channels for their professional expectations.

A new mentor program will be coming soon. In the meantime, student members are encouraged to utilize MyNABJ and access the NABJ database to reach out to professional members.  You can search for members by area, company, and job title. We encourage students to send introductory emails to members stating your name, school, and what specific questions you have about career paths or the journalism industry.”