About:

I’m Amani Hamed, award-winning journalist and freelance writer. I’m based in San Jose, California and have a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from the San Jose State University School of Journalism and Mass Communications.

I write and photograph news, arts and culture, and opinion columns for print and online news outlets. I’ve won awards for my feature reporting, relish investigative pieces, execute quick turnarounds on breaking news, and enjoy film and media criticism. I’m a multi-skilled and solutions-oriented journalist and experienced editor.