- Phone
- Home: 8015649038
- Cell: 8015649038
- Address
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99 Ocean Ave #6C,
Brooklyn, NY, 11225, United States of America
- Web Links
- http://www.mariavillasenor.com
Maria Villasenor
Reporter/ProducerRetro Report
Full Bio
"WHAT HAPPENS NEXT" / Retro Report / Reporter/Producer / Feb. 2017-present / New York City
"Researched topics, developed story pitches, interviewed sources and field produced segments,
including in Guatemala and Namibia, for a series of documentary shorts on technology and trends.
The Box and Denied from New York / Shooter/Editor / Jan. 2016- present / New York City
"Shoot and edit sketches for an intersectional feminist comedy show and a variety show.
"YEAR MILLION" / Radical Media / Associate Producer/Researcher /
Aug. 2016-Feb. 2017 / New York City
"Researched and conducted pre-interviews for National Geographic Channel six-part,
one-hour series merging documentary and narrative film to explore future technology.
"COQUITO" / Coquito Films / Assistant Editor / Jan-Dec. 2016 / New York City
"Edited assemblies and rough cuts for grant proposals for an independent documentary
exploring Puerto Rican cuisine and communities in New York City.
Details Magazine / Producer/Shooter/Editor / July 2015-Jan. 2016 / New York City
"Produced weekly videos on men's fashion and health, filmed celebrity interviews.
New York Daily News / Reporter / Feb. 2014-Dec. 2015 / New York City
"Freelance reporter covering breaking and general news on crime, education and more. "Investigative Reporting Fellow on project exploring mold in public housing.
"DEAD RECKONING" / Saybrook Productions / Segment Producer June 2014-April 2015 / New York City
"Researched and coordinated logistics for multiple interviews on post-war justice. "Organized archival footage, photography and primary-source documentation.
"ZERO DAYS" / Jigsaw Productions / Production Intern / June-Aug. 2014 / New York City
"Researched and wrote profiles on interview subjects, assisted production during shoots. "Organized archival footage, photography and primary-source documentation.
Department of Education / Communications Associate / July 2012-July 2013 / New York City
"Compiled district profiles, managed communications to school staff, coordinated town halls.
Hawthorne Academy / Math and Science Teacher / Aug. 2010-June 2012 / San Antonio
"Taught sixth and seventh grade math and science at a Title I school via Teach for America.
The Salt Lake Tribune / Communities Reporter / Feb. 2008-June 2010 / Salt Lake City
"Investigated local city and county governments for Utah's most-read daily newspaper. "Beat later expanded to include state's public transit authority and immigration.
"Researched topics, developed story pitches, interviewed sources and field produced segments,
including in Guatemala and Namibia, for a series of documentary shorts on technology and trends.
The Box and Denied from New York / Shooter/Editor / Jan. 2016- present / New York City
"Shoot and edit sketches for an intersectional feminist comedy show and a variety show.
"YEAR MILLION" / Radical Media / Associate Producer/Researcher /
Aug. 2016-Feb. 2017 / New York City
"Researched and conducted pre-interviews for National Geographic Channel six-part,
one-hour series merging documentary and narrative film to explore future technology.
"COQUITO" / Coquito Films / Assistant Editor / Jan-Dec. 2016 / New York City
"Edited assemblies and rough cuts for grant proposals for an independent documentary
exploring Puerto Rican cuisine and communities in New York City.
Details Magazine / Producer/Shooter/Editor / July 2015-Jan. 2016 / New York City
"Produced weekly videos on men's fashion and health, filmed celebrity interviews.
New York Daily News / Reporter / Feb. 2014-Dec. 2015 / New York City
"Freelance reporter covering breaking and general news on crime, education and more. "Investigative Reporting Fellow on project exploring mold in public housing.
"DEAD RECKONING" / Saybrook Productions / Segment Producer June 2014-April 2015 / New York City
"Researched and coordinated logistics for multiple interviews on post-war justice. "Organized archival footage, photography and primary-source documentation.
"ZERO DAYS" / Jigsaw Productions / Production Intern / June-Aug. 2014 / New York City
"Researched and wrote profiles on interview subjects, assisted production during shoots. "Organized archival footage, photography and primary-source documentation.
Department of Education / Communications Associate / July 2012-July 2013 / New York City
"Compiled district profiles, managed communications to school staff, coordinated town halls.
Hawthorne Academy / Math and Science Teacher / Aug. 2010-June 2012 / San Antonio
"Taught sixth and seventh grade math and science at a Title I school via Teach for America.
The Salt Lake Tribune / Communities Reporter / Feb. 2008-June 2010 / Salt Lake City
"Investigated local city and county governments for Utah's most-read daily newspaper. "Beat later expanded to include state's public transit authority and immigration.
- Industry Awards
- 2018 Gerald Loeb award for Best Video / 2015 Society of Silurians award for "Community Reporting"