Maria D.

Maria D. has a diverse and extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Maria started their career as a Development and Production Assistant at Universal Pictures, where they gained experience in assessing scripts, writing development notes, and scouting potential projects for adaptation.

After that, Maria worked as a Book Researcher at Hachette Book Group, where they contributed to the investigation of the death of Dag Hammarskjöld by compiling historical source materials.

Maria then joined Swimmers London as a Commissioning Editor, where they commissioned and edited essays, fiction, and poetry for the collaborative publication. Maria also had the opportunity to work with notable writers such as Anne Boyer and Eka Kurniawan.

Maria's expertise in editing and commissioning led their to become an Assistant Editor at Tank Magazine - Because Magazine. Maria contributed long-form features, conducted interviews with notable individuals, and wrote culture articles for the magazine's online platform.

In 2013, Maria worked as a Researcher and Assistant for David Hare, where they conducted research, supervised scripts, and managed correspondence. Maria also provided assistance on various film and play productions.

Maria founded and served as the Editor of Mal Journal, a literary journal that published essays, fiction, and poetry. During their time there, they commissioned and edited works from renowned contributors.

Maria also worked as a Story Analyst at Focus Features, where they honed their skills in analyzing and evaluating scripts.

In their most recent roles, Maria joined Tabayer as the Editor-in-Chief for Summa Journal. Maria was responsible for creating and editing arts and culture editions, focusing on protective objects. Maria developed the concept, identity, editorial strategy, and format for both print and digital publication.

Currently, Maria is serving as the Director of Content at Feeld, where they oversee the content direction and strategy for the company.

Overall, Maria D. brings a wealth of experience in content creation, editing, publishing, and research to their roles, demonstrating their versatility and expertise in the field.

Maria D. has a Master of Philosophy - MPhil degree in Screen Media and Cultures from the University of Cambridge. Prior to that, they pursued their Bachelor of Arts - BA (Hons) degree in English Literature and Creative Writing at the University of Warwick. No specific start or end years are provided for either of their educational pursuits.