Discover Top Reporters / Journalist in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Jihan Hafiz is an Egyptian, Samoan born in California and raised between Cairo and Washington, D.C. Her life’s work as a filmmaker and journalist span world events from the Egyptian Revolution, wars in Libya and Palestine, borders and immigration, to Indigenous and Black uprisings across the United States and Latin America, elections and womens rights. She’s won multiple awards for her work in visual storytelling, including an Emmy (2013), the NABJ award (2015), two Bronze Telly Awards, Indigenous Music Awards Best Music video and nominated for the Rory Peck and Livingston Awards. Her films have screened at film festivals across the world and aired on international and national networks. Over the past decade, Jihan has worked as a television reporter, international news anchor, film and news producer, director, cinematographer, on-air talent, field reporter, investigator, and content creator. She works as both a one-woman-band and with major crews of up to 50 crew members, in some cases assisting production crews with moving film equipment and members across international borders. Jihan is a proud member and founder of GenderWars – an internationals women’s collective dedicated to participating in self-defense against deadly sexual assault. Once upon a time based in Cairo, Brussels, Madrid, Havana and Salvador da Bahia, Jihan is a journalism mentor, former dance professor, and trilingual in Arabic, English and Portuguese. She is currently based out of New Orleans in the bayou state of Louisiana.

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Born in the small town of Millington, NJ 30 miles outside of New York City, James Cullen grew up wanting to be a novelist, and attended Boston College in pursuit of that end. What happened in between is a novel, with stints as a paralegal, high voltage electrician, a professional chef, and now full circle, a journalist/photojournalist. A graduate of NYC's renowned French Culinary Institute, James worked with some of the finest chefs in the business and uses his knowledge and real world experience to inform his writing and photography. He now resides in New Orleans. His work has appeared in Louisiana Kitchen and Culture, Very Local NOLA, Antigravity Magazine, and Business Insider, and covers a diverse range of interests, from food and beverage to hip-hop and New Orleans community and culture.

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Matthew Hinton is a New Orleans area freelance photographer whose work has been recognized by the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) Best of Photojournalism Awards in 2014 and 2016 and by numerous awards from the Press Club of New Orleans including the Hal Ledet President's Print Photography Award, the highest honor the Press Club can bestow upon a photographer. Matthew Hinton has previously been a staff photographer at both of the daily newspapers in New Orleans. His work has appeared nationally and internationally through freelance work with the Associated Press and AFP, Agence France-Presse.

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I am a Pulitzer Prize-winner and three-time NPPA regional photographer of the year who has worked as a photojournalist in New Orleans for over two decades, shooting breaking, general, entertainment, and lifestyle news as well as covering all sports, from kids' soccer to multiple Super Bowls. I am also a licensed, insured and experienced drone pilot who owns and operates several photography / videography aircraft.

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I'm a filmmaker producing works through the production studio, Seidist, based in New Orleans. I've filmed across America and abroad, worked with major brands, artists, actors, celebrities and musicians, and have covered stories for media outlets like Now This, GQ/ Condé Nast , Bloomberg, Politico, NPR, CBS, WarnerMedia, SLAM Magazine, Newsy, MSNBC, AJ+, Weather and many more. I specialize in bringing stories to life by creating content with depth, spirit, and purpose.

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Sabrina Stone is a NYC born, New Orleans based musician, painter, and writer. She’s written for OffBeat Magazine, Teen Vogue, Where Y'At, Very Local New Orleans, The Louisiana Endowment of the Arts Magazine: 64 Parishes, ANTIGRAVITY, I’m Music Magazine, Hear.by, Hello Giggles, Quarterlette, Femsplain, The NY Observer’s Scooter, and Huffington Post. Her newest album sold 200+ copies in its first week at Peaches Records and in 2020 she headlined the House Of Blues.

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I am an award winning documentary filmmaker based in the American South who has produced, directed, shot, and edited documentaries for msnbc, Participant Media, Vice, PBS, and CNBC. I am passionate about telling character driven documentaries that help put larger issues into perspective. I primarily work as a crew of one allowing me to build a deep sense of trust between myself and the subject.

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My name is Marielle and I was born and raised in New Orleans. I specialize in writing about food, restaurants, local culture, people and events. I love exploring new places and trying new things and I love to learn. I've been a freelance journalist for over 7 years.

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I'm a freelance writer in New Orleans, but originally from New York. I have written for local and national publications about my thruhike of the Appalachian Trail, as well as about food, healthcare, the economy, nightlife, the arts, and current events related to New Orleans and beyond.

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Hello! I'm Katherine Taylor, a Louisiana native who's been living in New Orleans for nearly 15 years. I have a B.A. and M.A. in Communications and have worked with companies and websites such as Bold Culture, Star Trek.com, and Bright Wall Dark Room.

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I am a teacher by day, LYFT driver by night, and a New Orleans foodie all the time. I love getting to know the food and the stories behind the amazing food this city has to offer. You can get a taste of my writing by visiting my instagram blog at @BukuLocal

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Jyl Benson began her editorial career in 1990 with The Times Picayune in New Orleans and served as a regional reporter covering the southeastern United States for both The New York Times and Time magazine. She wrote Galatoire's Cookbook: Recipes & Family History from the Time-Honored New Orleans Restaurant (Random House 2005) as well as several cultural, historical, and architectural guides to New Orleans. She served as Editor-In-Chief of Louisiana Cookin’ magazine from 2009 to 2011 and founded Louisiana Kitchen & Culture magazine in 2012. Her most recent cookbook Louisiana's Tables (Great Texas Line, 2017) explores the state's culinary culture based on settlement patterns. Fun, Funky, Fabulous: New Orleans Casual Restaurant Recipes (Pelican Publishing) was released in 2015. She currently serves as a columnist and feature writer for Acadiana Profile, Louisiana Life, St. Charles Avenue and New Orleans magazines. Her weekly blog “Side Dish” is sent to 40,000 readers weekly via myneworleans.com In addition to her career as a journalist she has worked as an independent publicist and marketing consultant since 1996 with a specialty in Louisiana culinary and hospitality-oriented businesses and was instrumental in conceptualizing and executing “The Galatoire’s Auctions.” Among the most legendary traditions associated with the celebrated New Orleans restaurant are those of the formidable lines outside the door before Friday lunch. Most notable are the Fridays before Christmas and Mardi Gras. Until 2006 loyal patrons or their proxies waited outside, sometimes for days at a time, to secure seating for these holiday luncheons. After Hurricane Katrina, during Mardi Gras of 2006, “the line” was replaced with a gavel and paddle, and the tableau of blanketed proxies in lawn chairs was replaced by two annual charitable table auctions. Since then, the Galatoire’s auctions have raised nearly a million dollars for a host of New Orleans charities. Benson has produced culinary demonstration stages, videos, and specialty cookbooks in conjunction with special events and trade shows. She was responsible for successfully producing three cooking demonstration stages with 30 chefs at the New Orleans Home & Garden and Interior Designs shows with sponsorship by the Louisiana Seafood Promotion & Marketing Board, the Louisiana Travel Promotion Association, Viking, Lodge Manufacturing, Wusthof, All-Clad, and Kitchen Aid. From January 2015 until the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic she served as Director of Culinary and Garden Programming for the National Food & Beverage Foundation/the Southern Food & Beverage Museum, an institution dedicated to preservation and perpetuation of the culinary culture of the American South.

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Lorin Gaudin has passion for all things food, drink and arts. With a Bachelor's degree in Theatre from Loyola University of New Orleans, and a culinary diploma from The Ritz-Escoffier in Paris, she parlayed her education to become a Food Editor/Reporter for national, regional and local publications, television and radio. Lorin is an Adjunct instructor with Delgado Community College Culinary School, teaching Menu Planning & Design, Food Writing, and Social Media. She also hosts “FiveOhFork©,” a show broadcasting from Delgado’s radio station, WXDR 99.1FM. She is the Food Editor for Where Magazine New Orleans, Very Local New Orleans and has a twenty-year history food writing for Chef Emeril Lagasse, The New York Post, New Orleans Magazine, Louisiana Cookin', Thirllist. The New Orleans Advocate, GoNola.com and more. Lorin authored two books: 86 Recipes - New Orleans (2008) and New Orleans Chef’s Table (Lyons Press, 2013) is the creator-founder of FiveOhFork©, specializing in food journalism and social media/web content for the culinary industry.

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Native to the City of New Orleans, highly creative visual artist. I am a freelancer, culturepreneur. I have a degree in Visual Art Studies from the University of Florida, College of Fine Arts. I'm a multi-faceted creative. My skillset includes: Graphic Design, Brand Development, Photography, Videography, Print, Merchandising. I have a keen creative eye for finding the perfect shot. I have been freelancing for over 12 years, recently having a photograph become nationally syndicated. On August 5, 2017, the city of New Orleans had a flash flood eerily similar to Hurricane Katrina 'US Mail Man keeps delivering despite knee deep flood water'. I enjoy taking pictures of live action moments, landscape, events, festivals. I am also Founder & Chief Creative Director of Cajun Fire Brewing Company. I am responsible for all branding, graphics, website & merchandising.

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I am a graduate of Loyola University, New Orleans, with BA Cum Laude in Mass Communications/Journalism. I was a proud member of The Maroon Newspaper's 2015 staff when it won the prestigious Associated Collegiate Press' National Pacemaker Award. I was also awarded the R. Tom Bell Award for Outstanding Journalism in 2015. My expertise includes producing compelling written, video, social media, and website content, as well as copy editing. I have regularly written articles for Where Y’at Magazine and also nola.com. Most recently, I have been writing for Steppin’ Out and Informed Sources on WYES-TV while serving as Associate Producer. I am a New Orleans native and love the restaurants, music, entertainment, and social scene of my city.

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Communications consultant, project manager, and writer for organizations and individuals who lead with heart, putting humanity, culture, and nature first. Her intuitive approach to communications and project management brings practical guidance, clarity, and efficient processes to make things happen. Her 20+ year career in marketing, media relations and events has spanned the travel, outdoor, arts, entertainment and nonprofit industries with one common theme: connection. Born and raised bi-coastally in Massachusetts and Washington State, Tami’s current home base is in New Orleans, where she holds great reverence for the culture bearers that make the city so special. She holds a BA with honors in commercial recreation with an emphasis in tourism.

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Samantha Sunne is a freelance journalist based in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is the recipient of three national grants for investigative reporting and a finalist for the Spotlight Fellowship, which aims to promote journalism along the lines of the Academy Award-winning movie “Spotlight.” She speaks at conferences, universities and newsrooms around the world, teaching digital tools and tech literacy for journalists. Her work has been published by the Washington Post, NPR and Reuters, and recommended by the Poynter Institute and the Harvard Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy.

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Leslie T. Snadowsky is an award-winning multimedia news reporter who’s contributed to The Associated Press, Bloomberg News, The Dallas Morning News, The New York Post, Reuters and The Times-Picayune, and has appeared on CNN’s “Nancy Grace” and “Jane Velez Mitchell,” Fox News’ “Fox & Friends,” and WWL-TV’s Eyewitness News. She earned her BA from Newcomb College at Tulane University and her MS in Broadcast Journalism from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. Once a jazz DJ for WWOZ 90.7 FM and as an exhibited and published rock photographer, Leslie enjoys live music and the eclectic culture of New Orleans.

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Hello! I am a writer who specializes in nature, pets and other animal-related topics. I graduated with a BA from Oberlin College in 2010, and I have been working in the field of animal welfare ever since. I have written articles and blog posts that have been published by the ASPCA in national forums. While my expertise is in nature and animal-related topics, I am open to other types of writing as well. I look forward to working with you.

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Jennifer Larino is a freelance journalist in New Orleans. She previously worked as a reporter for NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune covering business and consumer news. Her work has appeared in national and local media outlets, including Entrepreneur, American City Business Journals, New Orleans CityBusiness, The Naples Daily News and The Orlando Sentinel.

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