leydo

An experienced print journalist recently turned audio producer. I have an M.S. in Journalism from Columbia University (specializing in audio) following over 10 years of experience in print journalism, political analysis, research and communications. My work has taken me to Egypt and parts of North Africa, as well as New York City and Miami. I love telling stories that make people think differently and that explain the world around us. I've covered everything from national politics (both here and abroad), to science to social movements. I also co-founded Mada Masr, an international award-winning news outlet described as the "news outlet keeping press freedom alive in Egypt." I'm innovative, trilingual and have an eye for the bigger picture. I also have audio experience both in narrative long-form audio and in daily news formats. I'm looking for big picture idea roles such as story editor (or early career roles in the editorial side), researcher or fact-checker. My greatest strengths are in story editing, narrative shaping, thinking of style, structure and being a second pair of eyes.