About Marina Watson
A London-born writer and producer, Marina Watson focuses on character-driven narratives that explore art, culture, and the human condition, with a strong emphasis on social impact.
She has researched and developed innovative tech-focused stories for TRT World, centering on the environment, health, and art while highlighting the societal impact of emerging technologies. As a development researcher, she contributes to Wondery’s The Spy Who, and as a field producer, she has collaborated with The New York Times on Portugal's groundbreaking approach to drug addiction.
Marina's writing on art has appeared in the Financial Times, Magnum Photos, and the British Journal of Photography. She has also reported on human rights and other social issues for the Thomson Reuters Foundation, TIME magazine, and News Deeply.
She holds a BA in Journalism with Psychology from City, University of London, and a certificate in Documentary Film Directing from Cuba’s International Film and Television School. In her documentary production work, she creates compelling pitch decks and manages logistics, secures interviews, and facilitates complex shoots while ensuring projects stay within budget and on schedule.
She is passionate about crafting narratives that delve into deep character studies and spark meaningful conversations and is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.
In her free time, Marina enjoys practicing ballet, art exhibitions, reading books, watching films, wild swimming, tennis and skiing.