Emily Leibert is a writer, journalist, reporter, former NFL cheerleader, former public relations professional and dancer who is originally from Southern California and is now based out of New York City and is currently attending New York University in pursuit of her Master’s Degree in journalism.

Emily previously attended USC, where her peak interest into the world of entertainment began and she studied broadcast journalism in the Public Relations field.  After three years of experience as a professional cheerleader with the Los Angeles Rams while balancing her traditional college career, she was quick to realize that she was meant to pursue a career in writing and applied for the Master’s program at NYU during the pandemic in 2020.

With the experiences in the world known organizations like the Los Angeles Rams, Dreamworks Animation and working red carpets in Hollywood on the PR side, Emily has gained knowledge and first-hand experience to include in her writing.  

Emily is fueled by her passion for social change and is hopeful for a brighter future not only in the NFL cheer organization, but in social issues such as women’s rights, gender roles and women in the arts.  Emily also has experience grant writing for dance companies.  She's always hoping to tell stories of gender inequity with empathy, compassion, and trust.


If you have a story that deserves to be told, you can send news tips or interview ideas to [email protected] or reach out to her on Twitter @by_emilyleibert.

You can connect with Emily on Instagram as well: @emilyleibert

Visit these sites to see some of Emily's work:

• LINDSAY ROSENBURG IS CHANGING HOW PRO CHEERLEADERS ARE SEEN ONE PHOTOGRPAH AT A TIME
  • https://www.teenvogue.com/story/lindsay-rosenberg-pro-cheerleaders
• HOW THE NFL RISKS THE HEALTH OF CHEERLEADERS 
  • https://jezebel.com/how-the-nfl-risks-the-health-of-cheerleaders-its-harde-1846199936
• THE CL!CK - NEW YORK UNIVERSITY’S JOURNALISM ONLINE MASTERS PROGRAM
  • https://theclick.news/emily-leibert/

Episode Highlights

• Creativity rooted from Dance
• Broadcast Journalism at USC turn Public Relations - life as the multi-professional
  • What kept her from exclusively picking journalism?
• Roles as a publicist
  • A defining moment that ultimately put into question - am I aligning with my purpose?
• NFL Cheerleader Life
  • The 3 year moment - hanging up the pom poms
  • Balancing NFL rehearsal schedule + Daily life 
  • Mental and Physical exhaustion
  • The progression of the career
  • The loose unofficial requirements
  • Pushback for expressing concern for fundamental rights in sports industry in regards to women
  • The Second Full time job
    • Optimism about the future of the industry
• Furloughed during the pandemic 
  • “Pandemic Guilt”
• Hopeful for the industry
  • Highlight article in Teen Vogue - highlighting female photographer of NFL cheerleaders
  • Understanding the ramifications for speaking up
• Emily’s “Dance” and her Gift