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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. 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.…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.

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. 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.…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.

Available to hire

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.

Skills

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Short Film

Final Cut Pro X

Experience Level

Adobe After Effects

Expert

Adobe Premiere Pro

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Bulgarian

Fluent

Italian

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

French

Advanced

Work Experience

Video Editor and Drone Operator at Bureau for Investigative Reporting and Data

January 1, 2020 - Present

Worked as a Video Editor and Drone Operator, creating compelling visual narratives for investigative stories, enhancing the quality and engagement of various documentary projects.

Video Editor and Drone Operator at Bivol

January 1, 2021 - September 20, 2025

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.

Filmmaker and Drone Operator at Bureau for Investigative Reporting and Data

January 1, 2020 - Present

Worked extensively on documentaries focusing on investigative journalism. Produced and directed projects that brought critical social issues to light and engaged a wide audience. Utilized drone technology for aerial cinematography, enhancing storytelling through unique perspectives.

Video Editor, Camera and Drone Operator at Bivol

January 1, 2020 - September 20, 2025

Contributed to various video editing projects for both informative and artistic content. Collaborated with a team on documentaries and other formats, ensuring high-quality production standards.

Journalist, Camera and Drone Operator, Video Editor, Copywriter at Bivol

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023

Investigative reporting and data journalism; produced journalistic reports, short and full-length films, documentaries and TV content; translated and fact-checked information from official documents; performed copywriting across healthcare, beauty, industrial, agricultural, arts & culture, and environmental protection topics.

Video Editor at Center for Protection of Rights in Health Care

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020

Edited content related to health care rights; supported communications and awareness campaigns.

Video Editor, Camera and Drone Operator at Anti-Corruption Fund

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022

Produced video formats for investigative reporting; managed camera and drone operations; contributed to anti-corruption content.

Journalist, Camera and Drone Operator, Video Editor, Copywriter at BIRD (Investigative Reporting and Data)

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2024

Video Editor for Investigative Reporting and Data; produced journalistic content; involved in data-driven investigations; YouTube channel; SEO-enriched copywriting.

Independent Data Journalism Project Lead at Independent Project

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024

Independent project for data journalism to uncover conflicts of interest, corruption and abuse of power; internationally awarded; Pulitzer Prize finalist; partner of OCCRP and ICIJ.

Video Editor, Camera and Drone Operator at Anti-Corruption Fund Foundation

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2024

Independent investigative journalism outlet; produced health-care related videos; translated and created informative articles grounded in official medical documents and empirical evidence; managed the online social platform with a rich video library; supported the team’s workflow with precise communication and a calm, methodical approach.

Data Journalist / Investigative Reporter at BIRD / OCCRP Project

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024

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.

Journalist, Camera and Drone Operator, Video Editor, Copywriter at Astanik Ltd

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2024

A film production company in Bulgaria focused on agriculture, collaborating with Bayer, Pioneer, DuPont, BASF, Syngenta and others. Produced high-quality videos ranging from product commercials to journalist reports; the company also broadcasts a weekly TV show nationwide.

Video Editor, Camera and Drone Operator at BIRD — Bureau for Investigative Reporting and Data

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024

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.