I’m a writer, editor, and critic from South Florida. I report on internet culture and write with a critical lens aimed at contextualizing music, pop culture, and performance within sociological frameworks related to gender and sexuality.

I have experience producing and editing radio, podcasts, and digital journalism, and formerly worked both as an editor at NPR’s All Things Considered and NPR Music in Washington, DC, and as a producer on NPR and WXPN’s World Cafe in Philadelphia.

You can hear me on the NPR podcasts Pop Culture Happy Hour and All Songs Considered and read my work in NPR Music, ELLE, Vox, Harper’s Bazaar, the Columbia Journalism Review, and more.

I’m open to freelance writing and editing assignments.

Email me at cyrenatouros@gmail.com
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