Journalist, writer, and editorial storyteller based in Los Angeles.

Samantha Macklin is a Los Angeles-based journalism student at Loyola Marymount University focused on culture, entertainment, fashion, and human-centered storytelling.

Her work explores identity, media, wellness, and modern young adulthood through features, profiles, essays, and multimedia journalism. Samantha has contributed reporting and digital newsroom work at Los Angeles Magazine, covering entertainment, culture, and breaking news.

She is passionate about magazine journalism, narrative storytelling, and creating work that feels both visually engaging and emotionally honest.