I’m a journalist and senior audio producer based between Colombia and the UK, with over a decade crafting stories for global audiences—from investigative podcasts to location sound and radio documentaries. I work across international affairs, human rights, economics, and investigations, fluent in English, Spanish, German and Arabic, with roots in Latin America and the Middle East. I build multilingual networks of sources, collaborate with academics, whistleblowers, and policy experts to promote transparency and systemic change. I’m passionate about telling stories that inform, challenge power, and reach diverse audiences through audio, video, and digital media.…

Mend Mariwany

I’m a journalist and senior audio producer based between Colombia and the UK, with over a decade crafting stories for global audiences—from investigative podcasts to location sound and radio documentaries. I work across international affairs, human rights, economics, and investigations, fluent in English, Spanish, German and Arabic, with roots in Latin America and the Middle East. I build multilingual networks of sources, collaborate with academics, whistleblowers, and policy experts to promote transparency and systemic change. I’m passionate about telling stories that inform, challenge power, and reach diverse audiences through audio, video, and digital media.…

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I’m a journalist and senior audio producer based between Colombia and the UK, with over a decade crafting stories for global audiences—from investigative podcasts to location sound and radio documentaries. I work across international affairs, human rights, economics, and investigations, fluent in English, Spanish, German and Arabic, with roots in Latin America and the Middle East.

I build multilingual networks of sources, collaborate with academics, whistleblowers, and policy experts to promote transparency and systemic change. I’m passionate about telling stories that inform, challenge power, and reach diverse audiences through audio, video, and digital media.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Global Senior Producer (remote, 3 days) at The Conversation Weekly
January 1, 2020 - Present
Produced, scripted and edited 130+ episodes of The Conversation Weekly, reaching over 1 million global downloads. Led ideation and development of stories, focusing on international affairs, economics, and investigations that promote accountability. Built a multilingual network of sources, including academics, researchers, whistleblowers and global experts committed to transparency and systemic change.
Interim Executive Producer (full-time) at The Conversation
July 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Oversaw editorial and booking strategy for ~45 weekly podcast episodes. Coordinated teams of producers, hosts, and contributors to ensure quality and timeliness. Monitored audience engagement metrics to identify high-impact guests and topics aligned with public interest. Commissioned contributors and editors across The Conversation's international network, and evaluated and developed episode pitches.
Multimedia Communications Producer (remote, 2 days) at Secretaría de Educación Bogota / Universidad EA FIT
March 1, 2026 - August 1, 2026
Designing narrative strategy and communicative concept for a public communication campaign, including messaging, tone and discursive style. Scripting and co-producing audio, video and visual materials to support campaign mobilization and public events. Delivering multiple rounds of multi-media outputs across monthly deadlines, maintaining conceptual and narrative consistency. Collaborating with cross-functional teams across communications, pedagogy and evaluation workstreams.
Audio Producer at Whistledown Studios
June 1, 2019 - December 1, 2021
Pitched and successfully produced audio for BBC World Service, BBC Radio 4, The Economist, and The Guardian.
Founder and Director at Bare Lit Festival
March 1, 2016 - September 1, 2020
Curated and secured 800+ international writers, journalists, and activists for the annual London festival. Established strategic partnerships with media and literary organizations to access high-profile speakers. Managed relationships with influential voices addressing socially and politically relevant issues. Successfully attracted 3,000+ annual attendees through compelling programming and guest selection.
Editorial and Video Producer at Skin Deep Magazine
January 1, 2016 - July 1, 2020
Produced, shot and edited 40+ videos for digital and print media platforms, focused on culture and politics. Created graphics and short clips for social media promotion. Edited and commissioned 150+ articles for print and online publication.
Digital and Programming Producer at The Mosaic Rooms
September 1, 2016 - August 1, 2019
Filmed, edited and produced 50+ videos featuring speakers, artists and cultural figures from across the Arab world. Conducted 30+ interviews with cultural figures and artists from the region. Produced and moderated 80+ public events on politics and culture.
Global Senior Producer at The Conversation Weekly
January 1, 2020 - Present
Produced, scripted and edited 150+ episodes of The Conversation Weekly, reaching over 1 million global downloads. Led ideation and development of stories focusing on international affairs, economics, and investigations promoting accountability. Built a multilingual network of sources, including academics, researchers, whistleblowers and global experts committed to transparency and systemic change. Delivered under demanding weekly deadlines.
Interim Executive Producer at The Conversation
July 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Oversaw editorial and booking strategy for approximately 45 weekly podcast episodes. Coordinated across teams of producers, hosts, and contributors to ensure quality and timeliness. Monitored audience engagement metrics to identify high-impact guests and topics aligned with public interest. Commissioned contributors and editors across The Conversation's international network, and evaluated and developed episode pitches.
Multimedia Communications Producer (Part-Time) at Secretaría de Educación Bogotá / Universidad EAFIT
March 1, 2026 - August 1, 2026
Designing narrative strategy and communicative concept for a public communications campaign, including messaging, tone and discursive style. Scripting and co-producing audio, video and visual materials to support campaign mobilization and public events. Delivering multiple rounds of multi-media outputs across monthly deadlines, maintaining conceptual and narrative consistency. Collaborating with cross-functional teams across communications, pedagogy and evaluation workstreams.

Education

Master’s degree at Goldsmiths, University of London
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor's degree at Goldsmiths, University of London
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Master's degree at Goldsmiths, University of London
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor's degree at Goldsmiths, University of London
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012

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Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government

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