Gail Mitchell has led Billboard’s coverage of R&B and hip-hop music for 25 years while also reporting on the industry at large. As Executive Director of R&B/Hip-Hop, she also leads the magazine’s urban music initiatives, including online outreach and in-person events, and has moderated panels and keynote addresses for the likes of ASCAP, BMI, the Recording Academy and the Grammy Museum. Her expertise has been sought by Anderson Cooper, Rachel Maddow and “Today,” among others shows, including documentaries about James Brown and Rick James. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about music journalism from one of the field’s most respected correspondents.