Anthony Payton Media, LLC

Three ways to engage. One through line: getting the story right.

Intro

Every service I offer is built on the same foundation — 15+ years of journalism experience, firsthand knowledge of the criminal justice system, and a commitment to authenticity that most consultants simply can't match. Whether you're producing a film, publishing a novel, building a re-entry program, or booking a keynote, this is where we get specific about what working together actually looks like.

Door 1 — Media & Storytelling For publications, podcast networks, and content partners

This is the journalism practice. The columns, the investigations, the podcast, the platform. If you're a media outlet, publication, or content organization looking for an authoritative, credentialed voice on criminal justice, re-entry, and second-chance employment — this is your door.

What's available:

— Columns & Op-Eds: Ongoing or one-time commentary on criminal justice reform, re-entry policy, second-chance employment, and social equity. Currently published in ManchesterInkLink and the Granite State News Collaborative. Available for syndication.

— Long-Form Features & Investigative Pieces: In-depth reported narratives that go beyond surface-level coverage. Human interest, policy analysis, and community impact.

— Thought Leadership & Ghostwriting: Bylined and ghost-written articles for organizations, nonprofits, and advocacy groups that need an authoritative voice on justice issues.

— Podcast Production & Guest Appearances: As host and producer of Lock and Key Podcast: Both Sides of Prison, I bring expertise in audio storytelling, interview technique, and narrative structure. Available for guest appearances, podcast partnerships, and sponsorship conversations.

— Screenplay & Script Writing: Development support for projects featuring criminal justice themes. Dialogue, procedural accuracy, and character motivation — from the perspective of someone who has lived it.

Typical turnaround: Op-Eds & Columns — 5 to 7 business days Long-Form Features — 2 to 3 weeks Podcast Episodes — 3 to 4 weeks from booking to publication

📧 Contact → Explore My Portfolio

Door 2 — Consulting & Technical Advisor For authors, screenwriters, filmmakers, producers, and organizations

This is the highest-demand work I do — and the most specialized. If your project touches the justice system in any way, I'm the person who keeps it honest. I've advised a USA Today bestselling author, consulted on scripts, and reviewed content for some of the most sensitive portrayals in the criminal justice space.

For Authors & Publishers - Sensitivity reading and authenticity review for novels, memoirs, and nonfiction featuring justice-impacted characters or settings. I catch the procedural errors, cultural missteps, and character inconsistencies that signal to readers who've lived this — that you haven't.

What I review: character voice and backstory, facility and procedural accuracy, parole and probation distinctions, re-entry timelines, cultural nuance, and dialogue authenticity.

For Screenwriters & Filmmakers — Technical Advisor - This is where lived experience meets production. I work with writers, directors, and producers across film, television, and documentary to ensure your project reflects the reality of incarceration, re-entry, and the people who move through the system every day.

Available at every stage, from early development through post-production final cut review.

What this includes: script notes on procedural and cultural accuracy, character development consultation, on-call advising during production, and sensitivity review of final cuts.

If your show, film, or documentary touches prison, parole, re-entry, or the drug war — and you want audiences who know the system to respect it, this is the service you need.

For Nonprofit Organizations & Re-Entry Programs Strategic consulting for organizations working in the justice space. Storytelling frameworks for fundraising and donor engagement. Media training for spokespeople with justice backgrounds. Program development informed by someone who has navigated the system your clients are navigating now.

Areas of focus: incarceration and re-entry, prison culture, justice-informed employer engagement, workforce development, mental health communities, and institutional foodservice and culinary arts. My life experiences span many topics.

📅 → Book a Consultation

Door 3 — Speaking & Advocacy For universities, conferences, nonprofits, and advocacy organizations

I don't deliver lectures. I deliver perspective that shifts rooms — because I'm not describing the justice system from the outside. I've lived it. That difference is felt by every audience I speak to.

Topics I address:

— Justice reform and the media's role in shaping public perception — Re-entry, resilience, and the reality of second chances — Drug War survival and advocacy — Authentic storytelling in criminal justice spaces — Second-chance employment and workforce development — Juvenile justice and the school-to-prison pipeline — Racial disparities in the criminal justice system

Available for keynote addresses, panel discussions, university lectures, conference appearances, and community events.

📧 anthonypayton111@gmail.com → Inquire About Speaking

Rates & Availability

I work on both project-based fees and ongoing retainer arrangements depending on scope and timeline. Let's talk about what makes sense for your project and budget.

📅 Book a discovery call: calendly.com/anthonypayton 📧 anthonypayton111@gmail.com