Daniel Schwalm
Writer, editor, and journalist
I'm a communicator, first and foremost. I have a passion for storytelling, and I pride myself on my ability to communicate clearly and effectively, especially through writing. I am an experienced writer, copy editor, and developmental editor, and an award-winning journalist. I also have a variety of other skills that I can use to help tell your story, including TV news production, photography, videography.
Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, I am now based in New Orleans, Louisiana. I love basketball, hiking, and reading. I am always looking to learn about new subjects through my work.
I am open to both freelance opportunities and full-time work.
RESUME:
REPORTING
As a journalist, I strive to tell meaningful stories that are always fair, balanced, and accurate. I have been published extensively in the Loyola Maroon as well as in the NOLA Messenger line of local papers. I have won a Louisiana Press Association Award for Best Breaking News Story and a Catholic Press Association Award for Best Writing — Single Story Sports. I was also part of the Loyola Maroon editorial board that won a Pacemaker Award from the Associated Collegiate Press. Here are a few examples of some of my best work.
Yardi Gras Stories: Mid-City neighbors are building a house float tradition (Mid-City Messenger)
City planning commission unanimously approves jail retrofit proposal (Mid-City Messenger)
City planning commission split on prison expansion (Mid-City Messenger)
Criminal justice reform advocates present plan to retrofit prison (Mid-City Messenger)
Students frustrated as tuition rises but scholarships don’t (Loyola Maroon)
Loyola women’s basketball adjusts to loss of star players (Loyola Maroon)
PHOTOGRAPHY
COPY EDITING, WRITING, AND WEB DESIGN
I also have extensive experience writing and editing copy for public relations and advertising, as well as doing basic web design. Here are a few websites I worked on, including a law firm and nonprofit organizations. For each of these sites, I wrote and edited copy and helped design the sites.
Foley, Lamy, and Jefferson Law Firm