MARINA WATSON PELAEZ


About me

I'm a freelance writer and editor focusing on human rights and arts and culture. My writing has appeared in the Financial Times, Thomson Reuters, the Guardian, Magnum Photos and the British Journal of Photography.

Alongside my editorial work, I work as a development researcher on Wondery podcasts and have collaborated with TV networks, news outlets and independent producers as a field producer, delving into the decriminalisation of drugs for the New York Times and the effects of austerity for RAI – Radiotelevisione italiana.

I've also worked as a Location Manager on the award-winning film The Diamond and as a researcher for the artist Paula Rego.

I was a Portugal correspondent for several years covering politics, economics and culture and have been a contributing writer for Brussels-based website Equal Times for over ten years.

I have a BA Journalism with Psychology from City, University of London and a diploma in documentary film directing from the EICTV film school in Cuba.

I bring a journalistic background and a passion for creating thought-provoking, character-driven narratives and am fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese. 

You can find me on Linkedin.

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