Mary Carreon
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Editor-in-Chief with 10 years of experience leading reporting, editing, and fact-checking across print, digital, and radio; expertise in synthesizing complex information into clear, high-impact content.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Editor-in-Chief
DoubleBlind Magazine
09.2023 - Current
- Oversee editorial strategy and operations, leading writers and fact-checkers to produce accurate, high-impact content on the psychedelics beat. Edit features, conduct initial fact-checks, direct fact-checking workflows, and enforce rigorous standards. Synthesize complex data and research into clear, compelling narratives for CEO and investors, using analytics to guide content strategy and align with organizational priorities.
Independent Journalist
Self Employed
10.2022 - 10.2022
- Extensive experience reporting, editing, and fact-checking complex stories on drug policy, internet culture, and the environment. Lead editorial strategy and accuracy standards while developing a media literacy project. Worked to fact-check with KCRW (NPR) on stories. Obtained bylines in Insider, Billboard, High Times, OC Weekly, and LA Weekly.
Staff Writer
OC Weekly
01.2016 - 04.2019
- Reported and delivered 3–5 stories weekly under strict deadlines, including 16 award-winning cover features. Gained expertise in investigative research, records analysis, specialized reporting tools, and source development, while collaborating on newsroom production and editorial planning.
Education
Bachelor of the Arts - English/Writing
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA05.2014
Certificate - Paralegal Studies
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA12-2024
Skills
- Fact-checking & editorial accuracy
- Legal research & writing
- Interviewing & source development
- Digital media fluency
- Data synthesis & analysis
- Detail-driven project management
LANGUAGES
English
Awards
During my tenure as Staff Writer at OC Weekly, I won 8 Press Club Awards for work reporting on environmental and public affairs issues
Timeline
Editor-in-Chief
DoubleBlind Magazine
09.2023 - Current
Independent Journalist
Self Employed
10.2022 - 10.2022
Staff Writer
OC Weekly
01.2016 - 04.2019
Bachelor of the Arts - English/Writing
Loyola Marymount University
Certificate - Paralegal Studies
University of California, Los Angeles