Maria Chamberlain is a bilingual journalist and media professional whose work spans lifestyle, parenting, travel, entertainment and trending news.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, she brings a thoughtful and approachable voice to stories ranging from everyday life to major news moments. She has been an editor for NBC local stations since 2017, producing news and features about pop culture, health, food, parenting and pretty much everything else.
Experience
Maria has worked across digital media, newsrooms and entertainment platforms for more than a decade. Her work has included lifestyle features, celebrity news, parenting stories, audience development and breaking news coverage. She has contributed to outlets and brands including NBC, ABC News, Entertainment Weekly, The Hollywood Reporter, MTV News, E! News and Facebook. Whether she is covering a breaking story or writing about motherhood and travel, her work focuses on storytelling that feels personal, engaging and relevant.
Expertise and Education
Maria earned a Master of Arts in Journalism from New York University and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Film & Media Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles.
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