October • 2017
Leila had a unique story for us. She shoots beautifully and her editing is super. She pays attention to detail. We would hire her again in a heartbeat.
Leila M.
Beirut, Lebanon
2 reviews$400 - $700 / Day
About
Trained international news and politics reporter with extensive experience in shooting and video editing, broadcast writing and presenting, for breaking news in fast-paced broadcast environments and longer-form doc-style projects. Iranian/British background, London born and raised with experience working in diverse communities and challenging conditions. Oxford and Ivy League educated in politics, social issues and foreign policy. Experience and training in hostile environments. Trained in broadcast storytelling with Vin Ray and camera skills with Philip Bloom. Worked for The Economist, Al Jazeera English, BBC, United Nations TV, Politics Home and local New York news site DNAinfo.com.
Top Services
- Reporter / Journalist
- 1 review
- Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
- 1 review
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- 2 reviews
Clients
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5.0 Produced for NBCUniversal
Hezbollah Video
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Documentary DP
- Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
- Reporter / Journalist
Produced for NBC News - Coverage
Hezbollah Shows Military Might Along Lebanon's Borders
Hezbollah helped Lebanon get rid of ISIS after three years of occupation along the Northern border, now a Southern unit is getting ready for what they expect is an inevitable war against Israel.
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Reporter / Journalist
Produced for The Economist
The Economist - A Refugee in Winter
As temperatures approach freezing and migrants continue to cross into Europe in record numbers, many are getting sick. Some European governments are not doing enough.
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Reporter / Journalist
Produced for The Economist
The Economist - Britain's housing crisis: A home of one's own
Rocketing prices and limited construction are putting home ownership out of reach for many young Britons. As the election nears, few politicians have a realistic solution.
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
Produced for The Economist
The Economist - Ports and policy in Indonesia: A maritime superpower in the making?
Indonesia's president has ambitious plans to overhaul the country's backward infrastructure. He had better work fast.
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
5.0 Produced for NBCUniversal
Kurds Piece
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
Equipment
Video
- DSLR or equivalent
Video
Audio
- External recorder
- Wireless lavalier mic
- Shotgun mic
Audio
Miscellaneous
- Lighting kit
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- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Documentary DP
- Commercial DP
- Field Producer
- TV News Producer
- Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
- Audio Storyteller
- On-Air Reporter / Host
- Reporter / Journalist
Production Support
Post Production
- Video Editor - News
- Video Editor - Commercial
- Video Editor - Documentary
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