Maria Villasenor
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Maria Villasenor

Reporter/Producer
Retro 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.

Industry Awards
2018 Gerald Loeb award for Best Video / 2015 Society of Silurians award for "Community Reporting"
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