Hi, I’m Maarya Zafar — a multimedia storyteller and marketing creative with a background in documentary journalism, brand strategy, and visual storytelling. From directing short films to working on award-winning podcasts, I specialize in crafting stories that connect with audiences and drive impact. You can watch my latest documentary, When the Smoke Clears on the LA Times website. I bring a great level of care and creativity to every project I take on. Whether you need video, audio, social content, or full campaign support — let’s make something meaningful together.…

Maarya Zafar

Hi, I’m Maarya Zafar — a multimedia storyteller and marketing creative with a background in documentary journalism, brand strategy, and visual storytelling. From directing short films to working on award-winning podcasts, I specialize in crafting stories that connect with audiences and drive impact. You can watch my latest documentary, When the Smoke Clears on the LA Times website. I bring a great level of care and creativity to every project I take on. Whether you need video, audio, social content, or full campaign support — let’s make something meaningful together.…

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Hi, I’m Maarya Zafar — a multimedia storyteller and marketing creative with a background in documentary journalism, brand strategy, and visual storytelling. From directing short films to working on award-winning podcasts, I specialize in crafting stories that connect with audiences and drive impact. You can watch my latest documentary, When the Smoke Clears on the LA Times website. I bring a great level of care and creativity to every project I take on. Whether you need video, audio, social content, or full campaign support — let’s make something meaningful together.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Marketing and Communications Coordinator at Hackergal, Toronto
October 1, 2024 - June 15, 2024
Spearhead the development and execution of marketing and communication strategies to amplify Hackergal's mission, creating engaging content across social media, email, and website to increase program participation and visibility. Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to craft compelling narratives, design event promotions, and execute fundraising initiatives, contributing to organizational growth and impact.
Associate Producer at The Science of Happiness Podcast, Berkeley
March 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024
Led comprehensive research on scientific studies and guest profiles, contributing to the creation of engaging and evidence-based content for over 30 episodes of the Science of Happiness podcast. Managed the publishing process, from developing engaging promotional audiograms to crafting detailed show notes and providing transcripts, ensuring improved accessibility and audience interaction.
Intern at Chandi Films, Berkeley
May 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Assisted with videography and sound recording for two documentary films, Coach Emily and Welcome Home Jhaiji, ensuring high-quality footage and audio for the final product. Logged and organized footage string-outs for Coach Emily, and created compelling social media graphics and promotional materials to boost audience engagement and visibility.
Social Media Manager at AQ Network, Toronto
April 1, 2021 - April 30, 2022
Developed and executed engaging social media campaigns to promote company services, enhancing brand visibility and expanding reach to a global audience. Led the design and launch of AQ Network's new website, logo, and social media profiles, establishing a cohesive and compelling brand identity.
Marketing and Communications Coordinator at Hackergal, Toronto
October 1, 2024 - June 21, 2024
Spearhead the development and execution of marketing and communication strategies to amplify Hackergal's mission, creating engaging content across social media, email, and website to increase program participation and visibility. Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to craft compelling narratives, design event promotions, and execute fundraising initiatives, contributing to organizational growth and impact.
Associate Producer at The Science of Happiness Podcast, Berkeley
March 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024
Led comprehensive research on scientific studies and guest profiles, contributing to the creation of engaging and evidence-based content for over 30 episodes of the Science of Happiness podcast. Managed the publishing process, from developing engaging promotional audiograms to crafting detailed show notes and providing transcripts, ensuring improved accessibility and audience interaction.
Intern at Chandi Films, Berkeley
May 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Assisted with videography and sound recording for two documentary films, Coach Emily and Welcome Home Jhaiji, ensuring high-quality footage and audio for the final product. Logged and organized footage string-outs for Coach Emily, and created compelling social media graphics and promotional materials to boost audience engagement and visibility.
Social Media Manager at AQ Network, Toronto
April 1, 2021 - April 30, 2022
Developed and executed engaging social media campaigns to promote company services, enhancing brand visibility and expanding reach to a global audience. Led the design and launch of AQ Network's new website, logo, and social media profiles, establishing a cohesive and compelling brand identity.

Education

Master’s of Journalism at University of California, Berkeley
August 1, 2022 - May 31, 2024
Honours Bachelors of Arts at University of Toronto
September 1, 2018 - June 30, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education
    paper Fairyland

    A short doc on the oldest running puppet theatre in the United States.

    paper Fighters: In Between Fire and Cancer, 2022

    This film critically examines the rates of cancer amongst firefighters.

    paper In The Name of Caste

    A short documentary on role of caste discrimination in California.

    paper When the Smoke Clears

    Desperate for relief they can’t find at home, two first responders battling PTSD and depression travel to Mexico to undergo psychedelic therapy using medicines prohibited by U.S. law.