Sam Leeds

Sam is an independent producer and sound artist living in Seattle. They are passionate about narrative reporting that examines systems of power and approaches people with deep care. They are currently a producer for Futuro Media and their previous work has appeared with All Things Considered, Life Kit, Campside Media, KEXP, Cascade PBS, and more. Their work on NPR Music’s Louder Than A Riot helped their team to win NABJ’s 2024 Journalist of the Year award. Sam is a graduate of the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies at MECA and holds a B.A. in Communication and Spanish from the University of Washington. Find them online at samjleeds.xyz.