About Us

Amanda is a New Orleans native with a strong voice and organized brain. She is the owner operator of Media Desperado and the lead content strategist and producer. Any journey or partnership with Media Desperado starts with a consultation with her. 

Amanda has years of experience with clients, community, and content creation from the fast-paced broadcast world to the diverse agency space. She began her post-collegiate journey as a multimedia journalist and traffic reporter for the top television station in Baton Rouge. She shifted gears from news to the creative industry to follow her passion in commercial video production and small business social media development. Her communication skills touch video editing, organizing production, copywriting, public relations, interviewing, and social media strategy.

With Amanda, you get the fierce competitive edge your brand needs and the nurturing care your audience deserves. 

 Santiago is a Colombian creative living in Southeast Louisiana. He is Media Desperado's director of photography and multimedia creative.

 
His experience working with local businesses extends many years, developing both as a freelancer and in the marketing department of the top television station in Baton Rouge. He uses his expertise to help businesses access quality video creation tools in an increasingly content driven world. Santiago’s skills range from videography and photography, to editing, 2D & 3D animation and concept development. 

Aside from his technical training and experience in video, he also obtained an MBA to further understand management and business operations.

Santiago is eager to bring narrative to life and to learn new video technologies.  As the storytelling side of our productions, he is thirsty to help businesses improve their digital footprint and collaborate with new artists.