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WRITING: I continue to work as a freelance journalist, covering climate, health justice, LGBTQ+ issues, disability, and more. Since the pandemic, I’ve written extensively about Long COVID, but I’ve covered everything from pickles to the Miss America pageant. I’ve had bylines in The New York Times, The Nation, Vox, Teen Vogue, WIRED, The Guardian, Business Insider and more, and am often available for assignments. Check out some of my selected work here.
EDITING + PRODUCING: With a background in non-fiction book publishing and unscripted television, I have worked as a freelance TV producer and editor for journalists and non-fiction authors. My recent projects include The Long COVID Survival Guide (The Experiment, Nov ‘22), and my work as a producer on “The Road to a Vaccine,” produced by Johnson & Johnson, and hosted by Lisa Ling.
MEDIA INQUIRIES: I frequently appear on news shows and podcasts as a COVID patient expert and journalist covering the pandemic, but I’ve also been interviewed about media entrepreneurship, LGBTQ+ inclusive wellness offerings, the Miss America Organization, and sexual assault on college campuses. I have appeared as a guest on CNN, MSNBC, BBC, NPR, Bloomberg QuickTake, Al Jazeera, and various Vox podcasts, in addition many other shows. To book me for a media appearance, please visit my profile at the Women's Media Center or email me below.
SPEAKING INQUIRIES: I’ve moderated and appeared on panels on a variety of topics – from the future of telehealth to body image and self-love, and Long COVID. For a selection of my event appearances, click here. To book me for a speaking appearance please fill out the short form below.
I provide consulting services to non-profits, schools, companies, and individuals seeking guidance with editorial projects, communications, and community-building. I advise on brand and product launches, virtual communities, scripts, books, and media + communications plans. I am a fast researcher with expertise on LGBTQ+ issues, peer-to-peer support, digital health, disability, and more. I primarily work with clients in media & journalism, healthcare, wellness, and social justice, but I am open to working across a variety of industries. I was the Editorial Director at Bell+Ivy for two years, and have consulted for many digital health start-ups. Other projects include the Independent Journalists & Creators’ Club housed by CUNY’s Newmark Journalism School, and New York Track and Trace’s AfterCare program. From 2020-2021, I served as a subject matter expert to the CDC, WHO, NIH, and POTUS Covid-19 Equity Task Force, providing guidance on communications, definitions, and interim clinical guidance. To inquire about hiring me as a consultant, please fill out the form below.
testimonials
“Fiona is a savvy editor with brilliant instincts [and] also one of the best writers I've had the pleasure of editing; they are a talented and skillful storyteller whose writing is an absolute joy to read. Aside from our work together, I have come to know Fiona as an incredibly kind, thoughtful, and ambitious person…I continue to learn so much from them.” – Olivia Peluso, Senior Editor at DK Publishing
“I was impressed with Fiona’s passion, attention to details, and ability to think quickly on their feet…. I would recommend them to anyone launching a new project that requires energy, strong organizational skills, and a deep understanding of media's challenges and opportunities.” – Hal Straus, General Manager, Tow-Knight Center for Entrepreneurial Journalism
“Fiona is a creative, organized, and passionate leader who is skilled at making diverse team members feel acknowledged, included, and inspired. Fiona had a strong vision…and was adept at communicating and securing buy-in for this vision from the team, relevant stakeholders, and the public.” – Angela M. Vázquez, community organizer and Commissioner at California Citizens Redistricting Commission
“Fiona is an incredibly passionate and capable storyteller. It’s rare, as a video creative, to meet someone who is both thoughtful enough to envision a great story on film but also pragmatic enough to figure out how to actually produce it efficiently…they made the work better, they made our team smarter, and they made conversations infinitely more engaging.” – Adam Reno, CCO, VIMBY
“Fiona…knows how to scale communities from scratch and manage them with compassion. Fiona’s superpower is navigating uncharted territory with an eye on making the world a more just place.” – Meena Thiruvengadam, Writer & Audience Development Strategist.
Hit me up
Want me to write for your publication or brand? seeking a speaker or panel moderator with a background in media, public health, or gender + sexuality? interested in hiring me to consult on your virtual event, product launch, or rebrand? shoot me a line! I love to collaborate with likeminded folks.
EMAIL: fionalowenstein [at] gmail [dot] com