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Robin Allison Davis

Author - Producer - Journalist

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Hi, great to meet you!

I am Robin Allison Davis, an Emmy-winning producer located in Paris, France. I have over 15 years of experience in producing and scriptwriting across various media, and I won a News & Documentary Emmy Award.

My debut memoir, Surviving Paris: A Memoir of Healing in the City of Light, was published by HarperCollins/Amistad in Fall 2025. Buy the book here. 

About me
About me

How you can work with me

  • Author

    My debut memoir, Surviving Paris: A Memoir of Healing in the City of Light, was released in September 2025 by Amistad/HarperCollins. Purchase everywhere books are sold. I’m available for book talks, interviews and writing workshops.

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  • Producer

    I provide developmental producing, field producing, and editorial consulting on unscripted content. I specialize in documentary and docuseries production. Available for producer roles and editorial consulting on a freelance and contract basis.

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  • Journalist

    I’m a freelance journalist, working with clients as a television and digital producer and writer. I cover a variety of beats, such as travel, culture and politics. My work has appeared on NBC’s TODAY Show, Brut, Essence Magazine, and Travel + Leisure Magazine.

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  • Speaker

    I’m available to speak at schools, organizations, and conferences. I also provide panel moderation services. Previous engagements include the American University of Paris and the American Library in Paris. Please contact me for my speaker kit.

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LET’S WORK TOGETHER