Natalia Megas
Washington
Summary
Professional journalist with experience in investigative reporting. Strong research and analytical skills, adept at uncovering hidden truths and presenting compelling stories. Collaborative team player with focus on achieving impactful results. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in research, interviewing, writing, and fact-checking.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Producer → Associate Producer
Red Marble Media, Inc.
03.2022 - 06.2025
- Identified & developed potential case subjects for TV episodes
- Secured public record files & archival footage
- Identified & interviewed victims’ families
- Fact-checked scripts
- Screened rough cuts & offered notes
- Managed communication between departments to streamline case flow
Research Producer
A&E Networks
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Identified & developed potential case subjects for TV episodes
- Developed inventory on Airtable
- Assisted producers in gathering information, conducting interviews, & verifying facts
Independent Journalist
The Guardian, U.S.
04.2020 - 03.2021
- Documented & wrote about the deaths of health care workers to Covid-19 for the investigative project, “Lost on the Frontlines”
Independent Journalist
Digital and Print
12.2014 - 03.2021
- On assignment with: The Daily Beast, The Guardian, Washingtonian Magazine, The Lily, Narrative.ly, Euronews, Freethink Media, Excelle Sports, Sawubona Magazine, Greek TV, Fairfax Connection, Alexandria Gazette, Script Magazine
Staff Contributor
Elan Magazine
01.2000 - 01.2020
- Interviewed, transcribed & wrote profiles about local art & artists
- Developed a recurring magazine section about local film
- Established relationships with contributors and industry professionals, expanding network and resource pool
Education
M.Ed. - Secondary Education
George Mason University
01.2006
B.A. - English Literature
The American College of Greece, Deree College
06.1997
Skills
- Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) ie Public Records Requests, FOIA, Pacer & LexisNexis
- Social Media Forensics
- Fact-Checking & Source Verification
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Relationship building
- Deadline management
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with The Guardian, U.S. team in investigating and documenting the lives of more than 3,600 health care workers who died after contracting Covid-19 on the job. Among other awards, the team won The National Press Club’s Joan M. Friedenberg Online Journalism Award
Languages
Greek
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Producer → Associate Producer
Red Marble Media, Inc.
03.2022 - 06.2025
Research Producer
A&E Networks
04.2021 - 03.2022
Independent Journalist
The Guardian, U.S.
04.2020 - 03.2021
Independent Journalist
Digital and Print
12.2014 - 03.2021
Staff Contributor
Elan Magazine
01.2000 - 01.2020
B.A. - English Literature
The American College of Greece, Deree College
M.Ed. - Secondary Education
George Mason University
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