joanna maro

Story produced 5 episodes of GBRJ and 5 episodes of GCRJ (Hungary and Austria), securing stories, contributors, and locations. Built complex filming schedules and produced shoots, ensuring editorial goals were met under tight deadlines. Wrote beat sheets, story sheets, and shooting scripts.

Produced and directed two episodes of Europe from Above: Polish Riviera and Lapland. Secured stories, contributors, and locations, scripted content, and managed filming crews and schedules. Directed shoots and edit produced episodes, ensuring high-quality deliverables for National Geographic.

Story produced 5 episodes of GBRJ and 5 episodes of GCRJ (Switzerland), securing stories, contributors, and locations. Built complex filming schedules and produced shoots, ensuring editorial goals were met under tight deadlines. Wrote beat sheets, story sheets, and shooting scripts.

Produced and directed two episodes of Europe from Above: Benelux and British Islands. Secured stories, contributors, and locations, scripted content, and managed filming crews and schedules. Directed shoots and edit produced episodes, ensuring high-quality deliverables for National Geographic.

Produced an episode about Romania and participated in producing one about Bulgaria and a Christmas special for National Geographic's Europe from Above. Secured access to locations and contributors, scripted content, and managed shoots. Ensured all National Geographic editorial requirements were met and provided Polish-English/English-Polish translations.

Responsible for producing the shoot in Croatia for Monty Don’s Adriatic Gardens (BBC). Set up the shoot, created the shooting schedule, and coordinated with the Production Manager and Croatian fixer. Provided editorial input to the Director and acted as a liaison between the UK crew and local teams, writing beat sheets, story sheets, and shooting scripts.

Researched and secured locations, contributors, and local crew for The Great Escape (Channel 5) in Poland. Scheduled and set up the shoot, coordinating from the UK. Responsible for all Polish-English and English-Polish translations for the WW2 drama documentary.

Found and secured all European locations for The Architecture the Railways Built (UKTV), including Poland, Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Germany, Italy, Sweden, and Denmark. Identified English-speaking contributors, maintained relationships, scheduled shoots, and prepared research documents. Assisted with edits for the history/architecture/travelogue series.

Edit produced two episodes of Made in America (National Geographic): Airbus Helicopters and Pierce Fire Trucks. Created detailed CGI briefs and wrote edit scripts for the factory/engineering series, showcasing American manufacturing and featuring cutting-edge graphics.

Produced 3 episodes of Made in America (National Geographic): New Balance sneakers, Airbus Helicopters, and Pierce Fire Trucks. Liaised with brand representatives, wrote beat sheets, and planned and scheduled complex, multi-location shoots in the USA. Produced shoots and managed data wrangling for multi-camera setups.

As Story Producer for What on Earth? (Science Channel), searched for satellite images and related stories, and developed 'alternative explanations' for phenomena. The series examined strange satellite images and investigated mysteries behind them, from natural history to man-made structures.

Worked on two episodes of Nazi Megastructures Season 6 (National Geographic) from research to picture lock. Researched locations, storylines, and drama characters, secured filming permits, and set up shoots across Europe. Produced documentary and drama shoots, supervised factual correctness of edit scripts, sourced visual references, and prepared VFX briefs, requiring detailed knowledge of WW2 his

As a development producer for Delivering the world with Chris Tarrant (Channel 5), sourced potential stories, locations, and contributors (descendants of soldiers who fought in the Battle of the Somme). Shaped the film's concept, working closely with the Producer/Director.

Sourced locations (including restricted military facilities and Auschwitz Birkenau Museum) and experts for Nazi Megastructures Season 4 and America’s War, Eastern Front (National Geographic). Researched drama characters, set up and produced shoots, and prepared research notes. Provided Polish/English and English/Polish translations and fact-checked scripts to National Geographic standards, requiri

Produced, directed, and scripted various projects including ‘The Explorers’ dramatized documentary series, ‘Treasures and Secrets of the Third Reich’ documentary series, and ‘Mysteries of Modern Science’ weekly magazine. Wrote shooting scripts, edit scripts, and presenter’s scripts for studio segments.

As part of the editorial team for MasterChef Poland seasons 1, 2, and 3, participated in casting, screenplay creation, and challenge design. Coordinated, executed, and edit produced four episodes per season, directing VTs and conducting daily interviews. Managed all English-Polish/Polish-English translations and wrote contributor sheets, episode briefs, commercial briefs, edit scripts, and voice o

Served as Series Producer/Director and Series Scriptwriter for The Cursed Soldiers, a five-episode drama documentary about the Polish Underground army. Developed interviews with WW2 veterans into drama, writing shooting scripts, edit scripts, dialogues, and voice overs for the series.

Co-produced, directed, and scripted Tutankhamun parts 1 and 2, a documentary within ‘The Unbelievable’ weekly magazine. The documentary revealed mysteries surrounding King Tutankhamun's death, including exclusive interviews with Egyptian scientists. Wrote shooting scripts, edit scripts, and presenter’s scripts for studio segments.

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, focusing on TV and press, and Social Communications. This program provided a strong foundation in media practices and communication strategies.

Obtained a Master of Arts in Environmental Sciences and Biology. This advanced degree deepened understanding of complex environmental issues and biological principles.

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Sciences and Biology. The curriculum covered fundamental concepts in environmental studies and biological sciences.