The Alison R. Bernstein Media Mentoring Program

About the Program

The Alison R. Bernstein Media Mentoring Program (ARBMMP) is an annual program which links recent Rutgers alums with accomplished professionals in media. This expansive professional landscape includes but is not limited to: journalism; communications; marketing; public relations; human resources; information technology; digital and social media; advertising; writing and publishing; visual media; business; and more.

The program is designed to address barriers to advancement in these fields and to provide individuals who are in the early stages of their careers one-on-one mentoring, exclusive networking opportunities, and invaluable industry insights. Mentors are a vital resource, helping mentees navigate work culture, build new relationships, pursue leadership opportunities, and develop their career goals.

The Alison R. Bernstein Media Mentoring Program:

• Fosters a dynamic community of support not only among participants but also their extended networks.
• Provides one-on-one mentoring sessions for mentees to receive guidance through their thoughtfully curated mentoring pairs.
• Connects mentors with the next generation of emerging professionals in the media, journalism, communications, and technology fields.
• Offers a series of thematic workshops and events across the year addressing a variety of current topics and trends in the industry.
• Guarantees participants continued opportunities for connection and growth following their one-year involvement in the program.

Participants have worked for the following companies:
Google, NBC, CBS, ABC, Hearst Digital Media, The New York Times, WNYC Radio, NJ Advance Media, Telemundo, Comedy Central, L'Oreal, Women Make Movies, Bleacher Report, Cosmopolitan, Women's Health Magazine, VICE, Crime Online, Splunk, CNN Worldwide -Warner Bros. Discovery, HBO Max, Capital One, Paramount, Shutterstock, Fever, Kenvue, and more!