Michael Soussan
Writer, Producer, Consultant
Dual Citizen of Denmark and the United States
Welcome
Michael Soussan, Los Angeles, 2020
Michael Soussan is a critically acclaimed and produced author, with a background international affairs & crisis diplomacy
He worked for CNN, on K Street in Washington, at the United Nations, and as an independent journalist and consultant, taking multiple .assignments in Iraq, the Congo and Afghanistan
Soussan's articles have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, The New Republic, The Independent, Prospect magazine, and he has contributed live interviews to CNN, NPR, the BBC, Skynews & MSNBC's Morning Joe among others... (see articles here)
Public speaking engagements include the Harvard Club of New York, John Hopkin's University, the London School of Economics, the Morgan Stanley Torch Talks, Google Talks, YouTube Build, Transparency International, and a conference of the United States Central Command, which focused on using story techniques to counter extremist narratives.
Soussan testified before Congress as part of an effort that succeeded in sparking the largest global anti-corruption investigation in history. He subsequently published a mémoir about his experience. The book received wide critical acclaim & was adapted to film starring Ben Kingsley and Theo James.
Michael has contributed live and written content to a wide range of media platforms
“Soussan landed the job of his dreams, working for the United Nations on the biggest aid program it had ever attempted. However, anyone familiar with the tales of Soussan's fellow countryman Hans Christian Andersen will expect dark truths to emerge from the most innocent exteriors. Even to the cynics this book will come as a revelation!” -- The Sunday Times.
"Book of the year"
"Book of the Week"
"Nonfiction Choice"
"A great book and a fun read!”
Fareed Zakaria, CNN
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Public Speaking
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Communication Consulting
"As Chief Communications Officer for Ogilvy’s PR business, I needed the services of an external professional writer to help draft some remarks for an important personal speech I needed to give at a high profile institution. It couldn’t be just any writer. It needed to be someone able to navigate the complexity of my relationships within the institutions as well as its public image – Michael is not only a top notch writer, he is a sophisticated communicator for our time. He helped me navigate all the big and little things it takes to effectively share a story."
- Robyn Massey, Chief Communications Officer, Ogilvy Global
FILM & TV
At a time when traditional news is struggling, storytelling for screens has become the most effective trigger of public engagement
AWARDS & SELECTIONS
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PRODUCTION & DISTIBUTION
Sample of clients and partners
CONTACT ME FOR SCREENWRITING SERVICES
CONSULTING
Sample of clients and entities that engaged my services as a media consultant
Public Speaking Engagements Include the Following Venues
Contact Michael
For Speaking Engagements
Media Consulting
Writing and Development Services
...Or just to share your thoughts!
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