Work

Media analysis, consulting, and tools to help people see bias and navigate information more critically.

Media Bias Chart

Julie Mastrine created and designed the AllSides Media Bias Chart™, which has been viewed and shared tens of millions of times, recognized by Elon Musk, and published in numerous academic textbooks, including publications by Oxford University Press.

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An infographic titled 'AllSides Media Bias Chart' showing logos of various news outlets categorized by political bias: left, lean left, center, lean right, and right. Categories are indicated by colored squares: blue for left, light blue for lean left, purple for center, light red for lean right, and red for right. Logos are arranged vertically under each category.
An infographic titled 'AllSides Media Bias Chart' showing logos of various news outlets categorized by political bias: left, lean left, center, lean right, and right. Categories are indicated by colored squares: blue for left, light blue for lean left, purple for center, light red for lean right, and red for right. Logos are arranged vertically under each category.

16 Types of Media Bias

Julie developed the 16 Types of Media Bias framework to identify specific distortions in news coverage — including spin, slant, sensationalism, story choice, omission, and word choice bias. The framework has become a core part of AllSides' media literacy resources and approach to identifying bias.

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Julie Mastrine's 16 Types of Media Bias framework showing bias annotations.

Media Bias Audits & Analysis

At AllSides, Julie developed and oversees media bias audits, trains analysts, and advises newsrooms on identifying and reducing bias. Her bias consulting work has supported national and international clients seeking to strengthen credibility and audience trust, including across 40+ U.S. markets.

Media bias audit and analysis by Julie Mastrine showing bias ratings and annotated examples of media bias.

Strategic Communications

Julie advises organizations on messaging, positioning, audience engagement, and communicating complex ideas clearly. Her communications work spans editorial strategy, public-facing campaigns, media relations, and translating research and complex issues into compelling narratives.

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