Ygal Kaufman
Multiple Media JournalistExpertise: Photography, video, drone operation, historical organizations, immigrant communities, collectors, sports and film history, pop culture, subcultures
Education: Shaker Heights High School
Pennsylvania State University - Bachelor of Arts, film production
University of Oklahoma - Master of Arts, journalism and mass communication
Favorite spot in Northeast Ohio: Euclid Beach
Experience:
Ygal Kaufman is a multimedia journalist with experience working for local newspapers, as well as in broadcast, radio and public relations. Ygal is an experienced reporter, producer, photographer, videographer and editor. In addition to journalism, Ygal is a recognized film exhibitioner who has curated film screening series and festival programming in Ohio, Oklahoma and Oregon. While living in California and Oregon, Ygal worked in film production and appeared as an actor in multiple films, as well as playing music with and creating content for nationally touring musical acts. He is a storyteller with a focus on history and the subcultures of Americana.
Highlights:
- RTDNA Edward R. Murrow Awards, 2024 & 2025
- Cleveland Press Club awards winner, 2024 & 2025
- Society of Professional Journalists award winner, 2024
- Best Academic Paper - CCI Conference on Corporate Communication 2020, September 17, 2020 – Triangular Model Illustration for Multi-Actor Relational Dynamics: Spillover Effects of Employee Relationship on Organization-External Public Relations via Megaphoning
- Member of Kappa Tau Alpha honor society for journalists and public relations practitioners
- Commendation - U.S. Army TRADOC: Keith L Ware Awards, February 2021
- Civilian Achievement Medal – U.S. Army, November 2021
- Cleveland Silent Film Festival Board of Directors
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More than two dozen "No Kings" protests were scheduled across Northeast and North Central Ohio Oct. 18. -
Transformative Arts Fund helps Jordan Wong and team of Asian American artists revitalize abandoned parking lot in Cleveland's AsiaTown with public art. -
After a tumultuous season, the Guardians lost Game 3 to the Detroit Tigers Thursday, ending their 2025 season. -
The Cleveland Guardians were locked in a tie for most of the day until a booming 8th inning gave the team a 6-1 lead. A rocky 9th inning didn't result in any Detroit runs for a 6-1 final. -
The Cleveland Guardians lost Game 1 of their American League Wild Card series against the Detroit Tigers, 2-1. All three of the series' potential games are in Cleveland. -
Broadway touring shows often make Cleveland their first stop, which means sets are built and rehearsals are staged here in the city for weeks before the show opens. -
Cleveland rapper Chip tha Ripper returns home periodically to lead a unique take on the open mic concept, giving local up-and-comers a chance to make connections. -
The Video Game Symphony is certainly not the only orchestra in Ohio, but it's one of few in the country fully dedicated to the artform of video game music. -
Like dessert, the thing that makes memories good is sharing them. A new radio series aims to keep people's memories alive for listeners, and for the subjects themselves. -
Eliese Colette Goldbach's Great Recession-era memoir has been adapted by George Brant, directed by Laura Kepley.
