The D.O. is seeking mentors for this year’s editorial and advertising staffs. Alumni will be paired with a student with similar career interests and/or a similar D.O. background. From there, they’ll talk over email about their career path and how the D.O. got them there, internships, beat writing, etc. Feedback on the students’ résumé and clips is also helpful.

Former staffers have said their mentor was their best source of information while at The D.O. and during the transition to the workforce. Some even credit their mentor’s support for the job they landed after college. It’s a small time commitment but has the potential to make a huge impact.

Alumni of all ages and experience levels are welcome. And while most of The D.O.’s staffers are pursuing careers in journalism, our program has also matched up students and mentors with other interests, such as law and PR. We’ll do our best to find a good fit.

If interested, please email alumni@dailyorange.com with your name and a bit about yourself, including the positions you held at The D.O. and what you’re doing now.