JAWS partners with The Rewrite to provide free career resources for members
When was the last time you asked yourself what you need? Or better yet, what do you want? As a woman in journalism, chances are you've been conditioned to question your most honest inner compass.
We’re excited to welcome you to a new partnership between JAWS and The Rewrite, a community for journalists ready to reimagine what’s possible in their careers. It’s about giving yourself choices in an industry where too many have been blindsided without a plan. What if you could create options now, before you need them?
JAWS members now have exclusive access to free services from The Rewrite as part of your membership plan! Members will have access to all of The Rewrite's free resources plus two modules from The Rewrite Blueprint. Check your email or the myJAWS member app for your link to access the program. Need help finding the link? Email support@jaws.org.
ABOUT THE REWRITE:
The headlines tell the story: Mass layoffs. Shuttered newsrooms. Shrinking budgets. You've watched the industry you love transform into something barely recognizable. The constant wave of media layoffs is taking its toll. The job security that many once relied on feels like a distant memory. The relentless 24/7 news cycle, combined with unprecedented financial pressures, isn't just changing the industry—it's forcing you to question everything!
You're not just any professional considering a career reinvention. You're a storyteller who made your childhood dream a reality. You've uncovered truths, amplified voices, and created narratives that shaped public discourse. But now, the question that keeps you up at night is, "What's next?" Not because you want to leave—but because the industry might not give you a choice.
So start your Rewrite NOW before a big change catches you off guard!
Here's what many don't realize: The skills you've mastered aren't just "journalism skills." They're powerful assets that industries, beyond media, desperately need. The challenge? Translating your expertise into opportunities that allow you to continue making a meaningful impact while providing the stability you deserve.
Aundrea Cline-Thomas
Entrepreneur, Fmr. WCBS-TV Anchor/Reporter
Aundrea Cline-Thomas is a three-time Emmy Award-winning journalist with over 15 years of experience in major markets including New York City and Philadelphia. Throughout her career, she's built a reputation for telling impactful stories that connect with audiences and serve communities.
In response to industry upheaval, Aundrea founded The Rewrite to help journalists and storytellers adapt and thrive. This community-driven initiative supports hundreds of media professionals in reassessing their careers and exploring new opportunities, whether advancing within journalism or transitioning to different fields.
Through partnerships with industry experts, The Rewrite provides practical programs and resources designed to help members build career resilience. Aundrea's approach focuses on empowering professionals to take control of their trajectories while maintaining the purpose and impact that drew them to storytelling in the first place.