Leigh-Ann Jackson

Freelance Contributor

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The New York Times

Sept. 2017 - present

Provide arts & entertainment coverage for NYT.

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Buy Side

July 2022 - present

Consult industry experts and test products in order to compile shopping guides for gifts, cosmetics, apparel and accessories for WSJ's consumer site.

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Consumer Reports

May 2024-present

Conduct consumer-oriented research, interview experts and test products for this consumer advocacy publication.

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Los Angeles Times

​April 2014 - present

Report on local style-related news -- from store openings to fashion events -- for this leading newspaper's Image section.

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The Garage

July 2020-Oct. 2023

Reported on national and global ​diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives within the tech sector for this publication developed by HP.

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Family Circle

Oct. 2017 - 2019

Provided teen- & tween-specific coverage for this American home magazine.

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Previously.TV

​March 2014 - Aug. 2015

Pitched and wrote features about various TV shows for this television-centric entertainment blog.

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MSN

July 2010 - Dec. 2013

Pitched, researched and wrote news and entertainment slideshows for the homepage of this major Internet portal.

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Listing Editor

Goldstar Events, Inc.

​July 2014 - Oct. 2018

Researched, wrote and edited marketing copy for Goldstar.com, which offered nationwide access to live entertainment and sporting events.

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Lifestyle Reporter

Austin American-Statesman

Jan. 1999 - Nov. 2004

Pitched, researched and wrote features on the fashion industry for Austin, Texas’ daily newspaper. Wrote a weekly personal style column, interviewed fashion experts and blogged about local fashion events. Carried out concept, design and production of fashion photo shoots. Wrote lifestyle and pop culture features, as well as album, concert and live entertainment reviews. Interviewed local and international touring artists.