Purpose 360

Journalism’s “Golden Age” was very different from the profession today. It’s no longer about getting the big interview or capturing the nation’s attention with a blockbuster story. Now, anyone can simply go online to report their own news.
The field is far from dying though. Gen Z’s entrance into the workforce highlights how the generation's values, combined with technological shifts, are shaping a different yet equally impactful era for journalism.
We invited Gen Z’er Alexa Mikhail, reporter at Fortune Magazine, to share her journey from the classroom to the newsroom. Alexa also delves deep into her generation, exploring their resolute pursuit of authenticity, purpose, and work-life balance.

Listen for insights on:
  • How to attract and retain Gen-Z employees
  • The mental health crisis and its impact on employees and work
  • Navigating fields that traditionally value experience as a young professional
Resources + Links:
  • (00:00) - Welcome to Purpose 360
  • (00:14) - FORTUNE Gen Z Reporter
  • (02:17) - Meet Alexa
  • (06:21) - CNN
  • (08:42) - Fortune Media
  • (13:22) - Barbie
  • (14:21) - Silicon Valley Bank
  • (15:30) - Story Prep
  • (17:51) - Advice for Those Interested in Journalism
  • (20:07) - Mentors
  • (20:55) - Future of Journalism
  • (22:26) - Work Style
  • (24:55) - Gen Z and Purpose
  • (26:33) - Pitching Alexa
  • (27:01) - Final Advice
  • (29:05) - Wrap Up

What is Purpose 360?

Business is an unlikely hero: a force for good working to solve society's most pressing challenges, while boosting bottom line. This is social purpose at work. And it's a dynamic journey. Purpose 360 is a masterclass in unlocking the power of social purpose to ignite business and social impact. Host Carol Cone brings decades of social impact expertise and a 360-degree view of integrating social purpose into an organization into unfiltered conversations that illuminate today's big challenges and bigger ideas.