Local Media

Local media in Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana consists of daily, biweekly and monthly publications, a television station and several radio stations. The Communications and Marketing Departments at the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau are able to work with these entities and local experts to help writers and out of town media partners obtain the information they need to complete assignments.

For instance, in depth historical pieces, technical writing for outdoor publications or intricate food articles can be enhanced with the guidance from food editors, historians or outdoor enthusiasts.

Feel free to contact the Marketing Department: Megan Monsour Hartman, marketing manager at mhartman@visitlakecharles.org or Kaylen Fletcher, public relations manager at kfletcher@visitlakecharles.org for media assistance.

Or, the Communications Department: Angie Manning-Istre, communications manager at aistre@visitlakecharles.org or Beth Bagley, publications manager/designer at bbagley@visitlakecharles.org for copywriting needs or photography.