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We also know that storytellers of all types seek to contribute to the narrative of their communities. Of the 509 journalists surveyed, less than one quarter (23%) of respondents said they are currently receiving coaching or assistance from a mentor. The survey’s main goal was to identify challenges, needs, and desires of journalists to help inform the design and implementation of the Maynard 200 education initiative.One of the most outstanding findings from this survey was the lack of mentorship and support for journalists. Co-Executive Director, Martin Reynolds, in his powerful keynote address to the INN at Home conference. We at the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education, along with Google News Lab, the News Integrity Initiative, and Craig Newmark Philanthropies believe diversity in the newsroom is the future of digital media.To support this ideal, we’ve launched the Maynard 200, a fellowship program that will train 200 diverse journalists in the next five years, focusing on three tracks: entrepreneurship, leadership, and storytelling. Co-executive Director • Maynard Institute Prior to being named to the leadership of the organization, Reynolds served as a senior fellow for strategic planning for the institute, helping to oversee the planning and implementation of the “MIJE Re-Imagined” project. Of the 509 journalists surveyed, less than one quarter (23%) of respondents said they are currently receiving coaching or assistance from a mentor. Many of these outlets also suffer perception bias, which is the belief that simply because the outlet is staffed with younger more progressive thinkers, there isn’t a need to be intentional about addressing diversity.We recognize that many of tomorrow’s journalism entrepreneurs and leaders of color now operate on their own, or as independent contractors, tasked with their own professional development and left to fend for themselves in finding mentors, supportive peers and access to capital. "Martin Reynolds, co-director—The Maynard Institute" It’s time for us to take action and support a more diverse media workforce so that the media can better reflect consumers and serve its vital role to inform the public.Login is restricted to DCN Publisher Members. If you are a DCN Member and don't have an account, register You will receive a link to create a new password via email. — Martin G. Reynolds (@reynoldspost) November 22, 2015. Find contact's direct phone number, email address, work history, and more. Martin G. Reynolds Co Executive Director - External Affairs and Funding at Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education View profile View profile badges They may work for small independent outlets with little access to training or mentorship.Impact Architects LLC, together with Maynard Institute for Journalism Education, developed a survey from November 2017 through February 2018 to be administered among journalists. Co-Executive Director, Martin Reynolds, in his powerful keynote address to the INN at Home conference. July 6, 2020 12:09 PM EDT Clear pathways to and through many new online outlets have never existed or are under resourced. She was an associate director of the American Press Institute and a member of the faculty of the Poynter Institute. In today’s political climate, the need to amplify a wide … The Institute was renamed in 1993 in honour of co-founder Robert C. Maynard. Reynolds has helped to raise more than $1 million from foundations to support reporting and community engagement initiatives. The organization that would later become formally known as the Maynard Institute was founded in 1977 by a group of journalists, in response to the lack of diversity in newsrooms and any sort of systematic efforts to remedy the situation. View Martin Reynolds's business profile as Co-Executive Director at Maynard Institute for Journalism Education.