Alison R. Bernstein Media Mentoring Program 2024-25 Mentor Application

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Thank you for your interest in the Alison R. Bernstein Media Mentoring Program! The Institute for Women’s Leadership (IWL) and the School of Communication and Information (SC&I) at Rutgers University are seeking professionals working in media, journalism, and technology to be a part of this unique mentoring program. Linking Rutgers alums with accomplished professionals, this program enables promising individuals in the early stages of their careers to learn from experienced professionals. This partnership fosters community, encourages personal and professional growth, provides exclusive networking opportunities, and offers invaluable industry insight.

Mentors should be:
• Equipped with at least 6-7 years of professional experience in journalism, media, or technology
• Prepared to guide and support an individual in the early stages of their career
• Eager to commit and share in our mission to expand opportunities for the next generation of leaders and to shape a more inclusive and just media industry

As a mentor, you can expect to:
• Receive contact from your assigned mentee within the first two weeks of September
• Commit to your assigned mentee by meeting for at least three one-on-one mentoring sessions* (scheduled by mentor and mentee) and participating in additional monthly contact with your assigned mentee on the platform of your choice (phone, email, text, etc.)
• Attend scheduled special events throughout the program year (September — May)*
• Provide your mentee with ongoing direction and advice as you build your mentoring relationship
• Maintain clear and frequent communication with your mentee and the program coordinator
• Provide the program coordinator with feedback on how the mentorship is developing

Apply to be a mentor for the 2024-25 program year by completing the application below. Upon completing this application, please email a copy of your resume to Nishi Shah (arbmmp@iwl.rutgers.edu) with the subject "[First & last name] Mentoring Program Application."

Visit bit.ly/ARBMMP to learn more about the Alison R. Bernstein Media Mentoring Program and the Institute for Women's Leadership.

*NOTE: At this time, the ARBMMP has transitioned to be a fully virtual program. Mentors and mentees will have the option to conduct in-person or virtual mentoring sessions.

Email *

Part 1: Personal Information

Full Name *

Phone Number *

Racial/Ethnic Background (please check all that apply)

African/African American/Black

Native American/Indigenous/First Nation

Caucasian/European American/White

Hispanic/Latin American/Latin@/Chican@

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Asian (South Asian, Southeast Asian, East Asian)

Middle Eastern

I prefer not to say

Other:

Street Address (please include city, state, and zip code) *

University Attended *

Degree(s) *

Ex: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Media Studies, Master of Communication and Media, etc.

Year(s) Graduated *

How did you hear about this program? *

Part 2: Professional Information

Employer *

Employer Address *

Position Title *

Employment Status *

Full-time

Part-time

Freelancing

Unemployed

Other:

How long have you been employed by this company? *

Years of Related Experience *

Previous Employer and Position Title *

Areas of Expertise *

Please provide a short bio. *

Please provide a link to your LinkedIn profile. *

Please indicate the information we can share with the 2024-25 program cohort. *

If accepted into the program, we would like to share your email address, LinkedIn profile, and bio with all accepted mentors and mentees in the 2024-25 program cohort to assist with networking and getting to know one another. Below, please indicate the information we CAN share with the cohort.

My email address

My LinkedIn profile

My bio

Please don't share any information with the program cohort.

Required

Part 3: Program Information

What is the main feature that draws you to this program? *

What do you hope to achieve by participating in this program and mentoring someone in the early stages of their career? *

Do you have previous mentoring experience? Please explain. *

Describe the professional background and experience you would like your mentee to have. *

Please be as descriptive as possible. Consider ideal careers, fields of work, and industries; specific skills; and specific areas in which you feel most comfortable offering support.

Are there any restrictions regarding whom you can be matched with for this program? For example, are there companies you are unable to work with due to non-compete clauses or similar agreements? *

Please note that this is not an area to indicate preferences for your mentee.

What does feminist leadership mean to you? *

Part 4: Career Challenges

Please indicate the areas in which you can offer guidance to a mentee using the following scale:
1 = "I can offer a lot of guidance"
2 = "I can offer some guidance"
3 = "I can offer a little guidance"
4 = "I can't offer any guidance"

Please refer to the following description of each ranking:
"I can offer a lot of guidance" = you feel very comfortable focusing on this topic with a mentee.
"I can offer some guidance" = you feel comfortable focusing on this topic, though it is not your primary area of expertise.
"I can offer a little guidance" = you have little experience with this topic but would feel comfortable focusing on it with a mentee.
"I can't offer any guidance" = you do not feel comfortable focusing on this topic.

Balance of personal/professional life

I can offer a lot of guidance

I can't offer any guidance

Clear selection

Communication skills in the workplace

I can offer a lot of guidance

I can't offer any guidance

Clear selection

Coping with work culture

I can offer a lot of guidance

I can't offer any guidance

Clear selection

Concerns about gender bias

I can offer a lot of guidance

I can't offer any guidance

Clear selection

Concerns about bias against race/ethnicity

I can offer a lot of guidance

I can't offer any guidance

Clear selection

Gaining more of a leadership role within your company

I can offer a lot of guidance

I can't offer any guidance

Clear selection

Career advancement/securing your next job

I can offer a lot of guidance

I can't offer any guidance

Clear selection

Interview skills

I can offer a lot of guidance

I can't offer any guidance

Clear selection

Establishing meaningful goals

I can offer a lot of guidance

I can't offer any guidance

Clear selection

Networking/developing professional relationships

I can offer a lot of guidance

I can't offer any guidance

Clear selection

Negotiating a fair salary

I can offer a lot of guidance

I can't offer any guidance

Clear selection

Requesting a pay raise

I can offer a lot of guidance

I can't offer any guidance

Clear selection

Requesting a promotion

I can offer a lot of guidance

I can't offer any guidance

Clear selection

Freelancing

I can offer a lot of guidance

I can't offer any guidance

Clear selection

Entrepreneurship

I can offer a lot of guidance

I can't offer any guidance

Clear selection

Pursuing professional development and/or educational opportunities (i.e., professional associations, graduate school, etc.)

I can offer a lot of guidance

I can't offer any guidance

Clear selection

The Matching Process

The information you provide in this application will be used to find a mentee who shares similar professional, educational, and/or life experience background. Mentors will be notified of their acceptance into the program and match in summer 2024 and provided with their mentee's contact information, bio, and resume. Mentees will be provided with their mentor's contact information and bio and will be responsible for contacting their mentor within two weeks of receiving this information to establish the mentoring relationship.

Mentors and mentees are expected to attend the program opening event in September 2024. The details and date are to be determined. Mentoring pairs who are unable to attend the opening reception are asked to establish a first-time connection in September as well. This year's program will take place from September 2024 to May 2025.

Over the course of the nine-month program, pairs are required to meet for at least three one-on-one mentoring sessions. However, it is encouraged that pairs connect as often as possible. To ensure progress is being made, we suggest the first mentoring session be completed by the end of November, the second by the end of February, and the third by the end of April.

Thank you for your interest in the Alison R. Bernstein Media Mentoring Program! We look forward to reviewing your application.

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