Loumay Alesali

Loumay Alesali is an accomplished multimedia journalist with extensive experience in enhancing audience engagement through quality visuals, video, and audio journalism. Currently serving as the Deputy Multimedia Editor at McClatchy since July 2019, Loumay collaborates with various newsrooms to produce impactful content. Previous roles include Multimedia Producer at The State Newspaper, where Loumay managed YouTube channels and directed live virtual events, and Social Discovery Intern at CNN, focusing on content creation for digital platforms. Loumay's notable achievements include participation in the Poynter-Koch Media and Journalism Fellowship Program and contributions to various media outlets such as Military Times, Medill News Service, and KATV. Loumay holds a Master’s degree in Journalism from Northwestern University and dual Bachelor’s degrees in French Language and Literature, and Mass Communication/Broadcast Journalism from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.