Discover Top Reporters / Journalist in Visalia, California, USA

I'm an award-winning documentary filmmaker and journalist specializing in environmental and science stories. I’ve shepherded two feature documentaries from concept through post-production, I have worked as a cinematographer and producer on high-profile documentary films, and I regularly produce marketing videos docu-style content for nonprofits and startups. I am incredibly skilled at connecting with characters and creating intimacy within a scene, which is most evident in my documentary work. As a journalist, I have reported for the Associated Press in Johannesburg and for Al Jazeera America and KQED in California, covering topics like climate change, endangered species recovery, rhino poaching, the illegal wildlife trade, toxic algal blooms and more. Before being a documentary filmmaker and journalist, I was a wildlife biologist. PORTFOLIO: www.courtneyquirin.com; FILMS: www.guardianthedoc.com, www.trackerfilm.com; IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7324254/

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I am a documentary photographer and videographer currently based in Northern California. I possess a solid background in photojournalism and specialize in the long-term narrative. My documentary work focuses on social justice, health, environmental conservation, and identity. I am passionate about utilizing the visual narrative as a tool to inform, engage, and impact social change. As a multimedia journalist and storyteller, I have experience working as a producer, visual creator, editor & curator, and project manager. I am proficient in image editing software, studio lighting, video and audio capture, and various array of photography including reportage, portraiture, editorial, travel, corporate, and commercial. I am conscientious, resourceful, and welcome any challenging assignments. Selected Clients & Publications: ActionAid, Asian Development Bank, Bloomberg Businessweek, BuzzFeed News, Clinton Health Access Initiatives, Courrier International, Der Spiegel, Facebook, Fair Trade, Financial Times, Getty Images, Global Citizen, Greenpeace International, The Guardian, Instagram, International Monetary Fund, The New York Times, T: The New York Times Style Magazine, Open Society Foundations, Oxfam, ProPublica, Sactown Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, UN-REDD, USAID, USA Today, TripAdvisor, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post.

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I am a journalist specializing in multimedia content production for Latino audiences in the United States with experience in SEO strategy, push notifications, livestreaming, liveblogging, breaking news, and social media. In 2021, I was part of the award-winning team recognized by the Inter American Press Association (SIP) in the Environmental Journalism category. I am a member of CONNECTAS Hub, a journalistic platform that works across the Americas. // Soy un periodista especializada en la producción de contenido multimedia para audiencias latinas en los Estados Unidos, con experiencia en estrategias de SEO, notificaciones push, transmisiones en vivo, cobertura en tiempo real, noticias de última hora y redes sociales. En 2021, formé parte del equipo galardonado por la Sociedad Interamericana de Prensa (SIP) en la categoría de Periodismo Ambiental. Soy miembro de CONNECTAS Hub, una plataforma periodística que opera en toda América.

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I'm a GA reporter/MMJ who reports on state politics and issues from the CA state capital. Before Sacramento I was reporting in Atlanta. I've covered everything from politics to riots, investigative pieces to sports events, and go live and to breaking news three-to-four times a week. Editing and shooting is not a problem. During my time in Atlanta I was part of a team that won a regional Murrow Award & Emmy award for coverage on protests and riots in Atlanta in 2020. Before coming to Atlanta, I reported in Central Texas for KCEN covering a wide swath of stories such as the Austin Bombings, the passing of Barbara Bush, The WWE Tribute to the Troops on Fort Hood, and many feature pieces on the Central Texas community. I was also a freelance reporter in New York City for a number of years working in front of the camera for various digital media start-ups covering, New York's business industry, food, the start-up scene and technology. I also spent time behind the camera as a researcher and booker with Inside Edition. Hailing from sunny Perth Western Australia, I grew up enjoying the coastal life of Australia surfing, fishing, diving and boating. After high school I set my sights on the rest of the world becoming a sailor on the super yachts owned by the wealthiest people in the world. During my time at sea I sailed all over the Mediterranean, the Red Sea in Egypt, the East Coast of the US, and through the Caribbean visiting 15 different islands.

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Multimedia storyteller Sarah Fretwell looks deeper into the intersection of the environment, people, and business with one question: “What if the new bottom line was love? Her award-winning work explores the lives of everyday people with extraordinary stories and creates the human connection that engages people on a personal level. Her work offers individuals a voice for justice, insight for solutions, and the human connection needed for international engagement. She loves collaboration, working as a team, creating compelling stories, and living outside of the box. Clients & Publications The World Bank Group, United Nations, USAID, USAID Indonesia, Tara Expeditions Foundation, BioCarbon Fund, SXSW Interactive, TEDx, The Royal Academy of Engineering, The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, Enough Project, Human Rights Watch, Outside Magazine, Beads of Esiteti, Parker Clay, International Peace Initiatives, The Surfrider Foundation, CNBC, Bloomberg, Social Documentary (SDN), Blue Earth Alliance, and Photoville. Sarah completed the COVID-19 Safety Training for Visual Journalists.

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Emmy Award winning Bay Area / Sac based DP, camera operator, drone operator and sound recordist with over 20 years experience. Owner of a One-Ton Grip Van, Sony FX9, FX3, Canon C300 Mark II, Phantom 4 drone, 1080 HD Sony PMW-500 XDcam, Sound Devices 664 audio mixer / recorder with Lectrosonics 411a Series lavs. News, corporate, documentaries are his specialties with clients such as The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Late Show with David Letterman, CNN, MSNBC, ESPN, MLBtv, Bloomberg TV, The History Channel, PBS etc. Based out of Sacramento and serving the Bay Area and Los Angeles, Felix has full audio and video gear available on request: (c-stands, HMI's, LED's, silk scrims, light kits, Dana Dolly, booms)

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Leaf River is a journalist, filmmaker, drone cinematographer, editor, and as of recent, one man production crew. His work has appeared in AJ+, BBC, Reveal (currently Center for Investigative Reporting), Fusion, and Color Magazine. His work tends to focus on the injustices and plight thrust upon the overlooked and left behind members of modern society. He has begun working on his own feature length documentary about an immigrant woman who finds strength and meaning through working with wild horses in New Mexico. He is always ready for the challenge of taking on new work and has the gear and knowledge to handle it.

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I'm a video producer who has worked for Gizmodo Media Group (GMG) where I shot, scripted, hosted and edited videos for Gizmodo, The Root, Jezebel, Splinter, Lifehacker, Kotaku and other GMG news properties. Before that, I was a digital producer at Fusion where I produced video stories on politics, social justice, religion, immigration and local and global diaspora communities. I've worked for various news outlets including The Huffington Post, CNN, Orange County Weekly and KPCC, the National Public Radio affiliate of Los Angeles. I graduated from the University of California, Irvine and received my Master's degree from Columbia Journalism School.

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Tariq Abdul-Wahad was born Olivier Saint-Jean in France in 1974. First French basketball player to be drafted and play in the NBA in 1997. Studied Art History at San Jose State University, also holds a Masters in Sports Management. Upon his retirement from professional basketball in 2005, Tariq has been particularly active in youth sports in the Bay Area region of California with ventures such as BlueSox Basketball and Norcal Performance Training. He also has spearheaded many projects focused around youth sports in France and Senegal. He is married to Khadija Ibn-Lahoucine and has 3 kids Amine, Hind and Anas.

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Just call me a termagant...an aging visual storyteller who just can't seem to give it up. I began in the film era shooting 16mm single and double system and moved on through Umatic 3/4, Beta, DVC Pro and then into the digital era. Storytelling is in my DNA. After re-inventing myself several times I'm now focusing on longer form and more complex stories. While I can handle quick turnaround and breakers, my preference is to embrace a story and get to know the characters and the issues. I guess you'd call it long slow news.

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Ramona Scarborough is the author of 10 books and over 120 stories and articles have been published in magazines, anthologies, and online venues. She has conducted writing workshops and memoir classes for Assisted Living Facilities. She wrote and edited 2-3 interview articles per month for the Keizer Monthly Magazine. She is a Competent Silver Toastmaster and has won 2 Regional Toastmaster Humorous Speech Contests.

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My name is Craig Johnson and I am a videographer, E.N.G. and Emmy award winning producer. My recent employment includes i24News in Tel Aviv, Israel, Arizona PBS as well as various freelance projects ranging from music videos to broadcast news shoots to corporate content and independent documentaries. Capturing cinematic, well-sequenced interviews and b-roll footage is what I do best.

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I am a freelance journalist with bylines in the New York Times, Washington Post, Vice, The Intercept, The New York Review of Books, Foreign Policy, and more. I write on Israel/Palestine and its role in U.S. politics, with a focus on censorship and free speech, and the weaponization of antisemitism.

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Dr. Iman Farajallah is a doctor of psychology. She also holds a master of arts in clinical psychology from Sofia University and an MBS degree in international relations from San Francisco state university. Additionally, she holds certificates & other training from the California Association for alcohol/drug educators (CAADE) in Lakewood, ca. a diploma in negotiation and conflict resolution at Erasmus University in the Netherlands in partnership with the Institute of Rotterdam, the Netherlands, for international mediation and conflict resolution. Dr. Farajallah also works as a professor at Sofia University, teaching psychopathology, ethics, and research. She teaches at Graduate Theological Union University religious and spiritual diversity in counseling. She works as a psychological assistant with the Bay Area Psychiatric Group and the Stanford Muslims & Mental Health Lab. Dr. Iman is an established researcher and writer and have published an articles on pandemic, war, mental health.

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I am a freelance journalist from Iran with a passion for storytelling and uncovering meaningful narratives. Over the years, I’ve contributed to various publications, focusing on topics such as culture, society, and the unique challenges faced by my community. My academic journey includes earning an MBA and gaining diverse international experiences, which have shaped my ability to navigate complex issues with insight and precision. Currently, I reside in the United States, where I continue to build on my education and professional journey. Being in a new environment has inspired me to explore new opportunities and contribute to global conversations with my unique perspective as both a journalist and an advocate for meaningful change.

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I'm an Emmy-winning filmmaker, photographer, and writer based in Northern California. I graduated from Temple University with a dual degree in Media Studies & Production and Spanish as well as a certificate in English Writing. I've done work all over the globe, from a piece on hip-hop artists in Johannesburg, South Africa to a short about an immigrant advocacy group in Oviedo, Spain. Currently, I'm producing and directing a feature-length documentary about the metalcore music scene in Lancaster County, PA called Barn Burner. By creating other media in addition to video, like writing and photography, I've learned not just how to operate a camera but how to understand and tell a story.

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I am a multimedia journalist who does it all: interview, write, shoot, edit, and deliver—and I do it to the highest standards of journalistic practices and ethics. I have also done lots of work for corporate clients and non-profits. Why I'm different: I have the real-world knowledge, experience, and education to handle every topic from food and health to agriculture and business to politics. I was a reporter at newspapers in Los Angeles newspapers for 10 years, and a magazine editor at Better Homes and Gardens for 16 and have a master's degree in journalism from the University of Southern California.

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Brenda has worked as a fiction and documentary filmmaker in Mexico and the United States. Her films focus on education as well as migrant and women's rights. Strong production skills, DP and editor. English and Spanish proficiency. She is based in Santa Cruz, California, where she works as a freelance filmmaker and teaches about film and Human Rights at the University of California, Santa Cruz.

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Experienced Multimedia Journalist with a demonstrated history of working in the news industry. Skilled in Journalism, Translation, Mac, Radio, TV, Media Relations and Production. Strong media and communication professional with a Bachelor's degree focused in Communications from Puebla, Mexico.

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Hi! My name is Sarah, and I am thrilled to be able to share my passion with you! I have years of experience with content creation and content writing while maintaining a consistent brand tone and style online.

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