Laura Podesta

@laurapodesta

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5.0(258)

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Public speaking coach, voiceover, scriptwriting

United States
English
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  • Voice Over

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About me
Hello! I’m a former on-air correspondent for CBS News & contributor to the BBC, with 14+ years of experience in news writing and on-camera reporting. Now an independent freelancer, I offer public speaking coaching and media training to help you sharpen your message and show up with confidence in high-stakes moments. Based in New York City, I also moderate live events, from author Q&As to executive conversations, with experience at the New York Stock Exchange, SXSW, and leading universities. Need me virtually? I’m available as an on-camera spokesperson with 4K video and studio-quality audio.... Read more

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$100/hour
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Average response time: 2 hours

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Leadership Development
I will be your public speaking coach
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Voice Over
I will do a news anchor voiceover
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Work experience

Paramount

CBS News On-Air Correspondent

Paramount • Full-time

Nov 2017 - Apr 20224 yrs 5 mos

Delivered live and taped segments for CBS Morning News and CBS’s 24/7 streaming network, reaching millions across 100+ affiliates. Reported on breaking news, business, public health, and human-interest stories with precision and empathy under intense deadlines. Coordinated with producers, photographers, editors, and broadcast specialists daily and developed a reputation for crafting emotionally resonant stories grounded in factual rigor and visual storytelling.

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    tdop6r7sthpq

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    Australia

    5

    Laura was pleasant to work with and delivered an exceptional product with a quick turn-around. I highly recommend her services!

    $50-$100

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    1 day

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    gig

    Voice Over

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    itef1293

    Repeat Client

    PA

    Panama

    5

    I've worked twice with Laura and she's excelente 5/5

    $50-$100

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    2 days

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    nameless07777

    US

    United States

    5

    Great learning!!!

    $200-$400

    Price

    3 days

    Duration

    gig

    Leadership Development

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    juicebox760

    US

    United States

    5

    Amazing! Will come back again

    $100-$200

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    1 day

    Duration

    gig

    Voice Over

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    elise_carleton

    US

    United States

    5

    Amazing work!

    $50-$100

    Price

    4 days

    Duration

    gig

    Voice Over

    Helpful?
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