LAURA SHEAHEN

I'm a writer/editor who identifies compelling stories and produces articles and photos that get attention (and millions of clicks).

I work with graphic designers, video directors and web developers to create powerful multimedia content.

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VIRAL VIDEO:
RETHINKING HUNGER

Conceptualized and was editorial lead on one-minute anti-hunger video that went viral, netting more than 30 million views across Facebook and YouTube.

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SCRIPT FOR PHOTO GALLERY:
SEX TRAFFICKING IN NEPAL

Wrote and narrated script for photo essay explaining how girls in Nepal are trafficked.

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ARTICLE: CHEMICAL WEAPONS IN SYRIA

Interviewed Syrian doctors and wrote articles on how they are trained to treat symptoms of nerve agents and more.

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LONG-FORM ARTICLE: SEX TRAFFICKING IN EASTERN EUROPE

"All my troubles began when I fell in love." Interviewed survivors and rescuers in Bosnia and Moldova.

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SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT

During times of crisis when media attention was focused on sensitive tweets, instantly responded to journalists and updated Twitter feed, netting 20 times more impressions.