Lesley Balla

Food, travel, and freelance journalism with focus on lifestyle content

National food correspondent covering food trends, news, and cooking across the United States and beyond.

Senior business reporter covering food industry news, data, policy, and trends with versatile experience in legal and business reporting.

Focuses on food culture, photography, and newsletter editing

Experienced reporter and editor with a background in strategic marketing. Has worked for Business Week and the Los Angeles Times across multiple cities including Tokyo, Boston, and Seattle.

Food and lifestyle media brands, visual storytelling, editorial leadership

Versatile individual with experience in the publishing industry currently as food writer, food critic, and staff reporter for the Detroit Free Press.

Business, retail, and restaurant topics in Greater Seattle Area

Skilled digital storyteller identifying trends and engaging audience issues

Food and travel topics including essays and lifestyle content

Science editing background, marketing experience, interest in colorful topics

Food and lifestyle content with editorial experience across major publications

Food editing and writing with over 18 years experience at The New York Times

Focus on food and lifestyle journalism, editorial and content marketing expertise

Food and magazine content focus

Food reporting and culinary industry coverage in Dallas area

Writer, reporter, and photographer with a focus on food, drink, and lifestyle topics. Trained at Northwestern's Medill School.

Food writing and blogging; editor and staff writer at Isthmus Newspaper

Deputy Food Editor with experience in food reporting and editing, specializing in dining and nightlife coverage.

Food, science, health, and environment content

Food writer and recipe developer with experience as assistant editor at MyRecipes.com.

Cooking and food-related content for NYT Cooking

Web Editor and Graphic Designer at a prominent daily journal, specializing in digital content management and design.

Food and lifestyle content across multiple major publications

Social media content for NYT Cooking, food and recipe related content

Food, beverage business, marketing, and social media content for Delaware audience

Editing and writing expertise with strong work ethic and reliability

Assistant Editor for the Cooking newsletter at The New York Times with expertise in editorial management and audience development.

Digital media and technology reporting with focus on news and trends

Business and food industry reporting with focus on food-related business topics