Douglas Levy

New York, NY USA
Website: douglevy.com

Professional Experience

Peabody-award winning former USA Today health, business, technology reporter with experience covering everything from health care crises to complex waste, fraud and abuse. I thrive on deadlines, love to learn about new subjects, and enjoy helping others tell their stories better -- in articles, speeches or other forms. My current freelance focus is on food, wine and travel writing in addition to technology, medicine, science and health policy issues.

Expertise

Content Editor (online)
15 Years
Social Media
10 Years
Other, Specify
12 Years

Specialty

Health
15 Years
Law
10 Years
Technology
10 Years

Industries


Broadcasting - News - Radio (National)
10 Years
Academia Administration
10 Years
PR (firm) - Fortune 1000 corp. clients
5 Years

Total Media Industry Experience

33 Years

Other Work History

Chief Communications Officer, Columbia University Medical Center (2010-2015); Director of Communications, UCSF School of Medicine (2004-2009); Senior Vice President, Fleishman-Hillard Public relations (2000-2004); Senior Editor, PlanetRx.com (1999-2000); Reporter, USA Today (1993-1999); Science Editor, UPI wire service (1989-1993)

Foreign Language Skills

Limited.

Unions

SAG-AFTRA

Computer Skills

Fluent in Microsoft Office applications, familiar with HTML, Wordpress, and a wide range of social and interactive media tools.

Equipment

Fully equipped with computer gear, DSLR still/video camera, and various other media gear. Capable of producing professional quality video using iPhone.

References

On request

Awards

Peabody Award (1987) Many others

Associations

American Bar Association National Association of Science Writers International Assn. of Chiefs of Police

Showcase

Newspaper Articles

St. Helena Primal Event - Artisan Butchering
(San Francisco Chronicle 9/30/2010)
BAR BITES: Piatti Restaurant & Bar, Mill Valley
(San Francisco Chronicle 5/27/2010)
BAR BITES: Finnegan's of Marin, Novato
(San Francisco Chronicle 3/25/2010)
Fill Up on Wine, Food and Tips at SF Chefs 2010
(San Francisco Chronicle 7/29/2010)
BAR BITES: Boca Steak & Seafood
(San Francisco Chronicle 7/22/2010)

Radio Clips

Mediterranean Fruit Fly Threatens California Agriculture
(National Public Radio 6/5/1980)
Aircheck from an All Things Considered broadcast. Date approximate.

Blogs

WineAndFoodWorld.com
(6/24/2025)
This is where Peabody award-winning journalist Doug Levy shares his love of wine, food and travel and exchanges commentary with food and wine lovers everywhere. Please join the conversation!