SEBASTIAN PÉTION

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Sebastian Pétion is considered Haiti’s top fixer. He has worked for two decades with international media outlets, including CBS, The New York Times, and 60 Minutes. Sebastian organizes in-depth reporting initiatives, ensuring that journalists get their story quickly and safely when natural disasters or civil unrest strikes. Sebastian also works with organizations like the Clinton Foundation and UNICEF, assisting humanitarian efforts in times of earthquakes, flooding, typhoons and hunger.

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Sebastian J. Pétion specializes in organizing logistics and facilitating essential operations for international media outlets and humanitarian organizations. With a proven track record in challenging and dangerous environments, Sebastian has played a pivotal role in helping media clients cover critical events such as civil unrest, natural disasters like earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes, as well as food crises.

Since 2006, Sebastian has provided comprehensive services that go beyond standard fieldwork. His expertise lies in coordinating and managing logistics and travel arrangements, securing accommodations, and gathering vital information, ensuring that media outlets and organizations can operate with focused ease. Fluent in English, Creole, and French, Sebastian serves as a trusted interpreter and cultural bridge, ensuring every detail is accounted for.

When news breaks in Haiti, time and safety are paramount. Sebastian excels in creating efficient and secure workflows, scheduling interviews and site visits. His meticulous planning and resourcefulness make even the most complex assignments run smoothly, ensuring media teams deliver compelling stories, while helping NGOs achieve their development goals.

Sebastian’s client roster is a testament to his reliability and expertise. He has worked with The New York Times, 60 Minutes, CBS, Netflix, UNICEF, and the Clinton Foundation, among many others. Whether coordinating the logistics of a breaking news story or supporting long-term humanitarian projects, Sebastian’s services are indispensable for organizations navigating Haiti’s unpredictable landscape.

HAITI FIXER

Anderson Cooper, 60 Minutes correspondent, with Sebastian Pétion.

Katie Couric of CBS News with Sebastian Pétion. Couric covered the 2010 Haiti earthquake.