Join Wilton Jackson II, sports journalist, podcast host and producer and professor at Jackson State University, for this week’s Media Mentor Series session, presented by the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center.

In today’s media landscape, versatility is not optional — it is essential. This session will explore how emerging journalists can develop the skills, mindset and work ethic needed to report across platforms, industries and story types. Drawing from experience in breaking news, sports reporting, podcasting and higher education, this mentor will discuss how mastering multiple formats — writing, on-camera work, audio production and digital storytelling — creates opportunity and career longevity. Participants will gain practical strategies for building a diverse skill set, identifying their niche and standing out in a competitive field without losing depth or credibility.