JCal Mentor Application

The program will take place from April to June. The mentor agreement details are as follows:

JCal Program Dates and Logistics
June 17 to June 21, 2024

Program Site
CalMatters Newsroom 
1303 J St. #200 Sacramento, CA 95814

Lodging Provided
Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel
1230 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814.

Tasks
General

• • Mentor 2 students
  • Assist their story development, coach through the reporting process
  • Additional support as needed, within limits

Early April to Mid-June 

• • Estimated 2 hours per week
  • Meet mentees virtually to help with story development
  • Support in scheduling legislator interview 

Note: Mentors may be assigned additional duties may arise as the program develops per the needs of the cohort. Not to be in excess of the estimated 2 hours per week. 

June 17-21 at JCal on-site intensive 

• • Estimated 4 – 8 hours a day, depending on program schedule and mentor availability
  • Attend program in-person
  • Continue support for mentees with story development
  • Serve as a chaperone for field trips and, scheduling permitted, for legislator interviews at the Capitol
  • Optional: Lead a skills or discussion workshop for JCal

Note: Mentors are welcome to perform their regular work from the CalMatters office. JCal morning sessions will feature planned workshops and discussions. Afternoons will be generally used for mentor-mentee story development

Benefits 

Mentor will receive the following benefits for their role in JCal:

• • Travel and lodging accommodations for Sacramento
  • Meals during the in-person programming
  • Complimentary registration to #AAJA24, the Asian American Journalists Association’s annual convention
  • Stipend of $500

For any questions, please contact jcal@aaja.org.