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Mariya YONCHEVA

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Born and raised in a family of journalists and film makers, I cultivate an imperishable devotion to hard work and a full-fledged commitment to social and environmental matters.

About

Born and raised in a family of journalists and film makers, I cultivate an imperishable devotion to hard work and a full-fledged commitment to social and environmental matters. As a perfectionist, I harbor a vital need to know that at the end of the day, my work performance has exhausted my energy and enforced my abilities to the vertex. I thrive under pressure and tight deadlines, and deliver memorable products with fanatic care for detail and quality.

  • 11 years' experience
  • Joined June 2024

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • BulgarianFluent
  • ItalianFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianAdvanced
  • FrenchAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Non-Profit Organization

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Work experience· 13 roles

Video Editor and Drone Operator · BivolJan 2021 – Sep 2025 · 4 yrs 9 mos

Acted as a Video Editor and Drone Operator contributing to visual content creation for investigative journalism and storytelling, capturing unique aerial perspectives to enhance narrative depth.

Video Editor, Camera and Drone Operator · BIRD — Bureau for Investigative Reporting and DataJan 2020 – Jan 2024 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Independent project for data journalism to uncover conflicts of interest, corruption and abuse of power. Internationally awarded and a Pulitzer Prize finalist; BIRD is a partner of OCCRP and ICIJ. Created investigative videos, research notes and analysis.

Data Journalist / Investigative Reporter · BIRD / OCCRP ProjectJan 2020 – Dec 2024 · 5 yrs

Independent data journalism project focused on uncovering conflicts of interest, corruption and abuse of power; internationally awarded and a Pulitzer Prize finalist; produced data-driven investigative reports and contributed to a broader OCCRP Investigative Reporting Network.

Independent Data Journalism Project Lead · Independent ProjectJan 2020 – Dec 2024 · 5 yrs
Video Editor, Camera and Drone Operator · BivolJan 2020 – Sep 2025 · 5 yrs 9 mos
Filmmaker and Drone Operator · Bureau for Investigative Reporting and DataJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos
Video Editor and Drone Operator · Bureau for Investigative Reporting and DataJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos
Video Editor · Center for Protection of Rights in Health CareJan 2019 – Dec 2020 · 2 yrs

Education

Bachelor's Degree · Brera Academy of Fine Arts2000 – 2004
Bachelor of Arts in Filmmaking · Brera Academy of Fine Arts2016 – 2019
Bachelor in Documentary Filmmaking · Brera Academy of Fine Arts2030 – 2025
Bachelor in Documentary Filmmaking · Brera Academy of Fine Arts2030 – 2025

Certifications and awards

Pulitzer Prize finalist2030 – 2025

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