Cristina Maza
Summary
A writer, editor, and reporter with over 10 years of experience working internationally and with global teams.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreign Policy and Defense Correspondent
National Journal
Washington, D.C.
09.2021 - Current
- Covering foreign policy and defense from the U.S. Congress.
- Interviewing U.S. Senators and other policymakers.
- Writing in-depth policy pieces for National Journal's expert audience.
- Appearing on National Journal's weekly podcast.
Washington, D.C. Correspondent
Deutsche Presse Agentur
Washington, D.C.
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Covered breaking news from Congress, the White House, and the State Department.
- Led 2020 election coverage.
Foreign Affairs Correspondent
Newsweek Magazine
New York, New York
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Researched, pitched, and wrote daily news stories.
- Developed sources in the U.S. government and overseas.
- Broke down complex policy issues for a general audience.
- Attracted 1 million unique page views per month.
Reporter and Subeditor
The Phnom Penh Post
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Reported on politics, development, and current affairs in Cambodia.
- I edited the work of Cambodian reporters for style and grammar.
- Led an investigative reporting project that won a Society of Publishers in Asia award for editorial excellence.
Reporting Fellow
The Christian Science Monitor
Washington, D.C.
01.2015 - 08.2017
- Reported on international affairs, cyber security, and national security.
- I wrote and edited a weekly newsletter, and built its audience.
- Organized weekly press briefings with top U.S. Government officials.
Contributing Editor
United Explanations
Remote/Barcelona
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Wrote articles on international affairs in English and Spanish.
- Recruited and managed teams of remote writers who worked in English and Spanish.
- Edited articles in English and Spanish, and worked with writers to develop stories.
Education
Master of Arts - Political Science
The University College London
London, United Kingdom 09-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA03-2008
Skills
- Policy writing
- Source development
- Interview technique
- Storytelling ability
- Media relations
- Digital content creation
- Content management systems
- Effective communication
- Working in international teams
- Foreign language proficiency
Timeline
Foreign Policy and Defense Correspondent
National Journal
09.2021 - Current
Washington, D.C. Correspondent
Deutsche Presse Agentur
06.2020 - 02.2021
Foreign Affairs Correspondent
Newsweek Magazine
09.2018 - 06.2020
Reporter and Subeditor
The Phnom Penh Post
08.2017 - 08.2018
Reporting Fellow
The Christian Science Monitor
01.2015 - 08.2017
Contributing Editor
United Explanations
01.2012 - 01.2015
Master of Arts - Political Science
The University College London
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
The Evergreen State College