Emmy-Nominated Producer, Multimedia Creator,
& Storyteller.
About
My name is Maria Piñero
I'm an Emmy-nominated bilingual journalist and producer passionate about telling stories that inform, connect, and empower communities. With more than seven years of experience in broadcast and digital news, I've led coverage of some of the nation's most consequential events—from natural disasters and elections to major sporting events and breaking news—for NBC News and Noticias Telemundo.
Originally from Venezuela and raised in a Spanish and Portuguese household, I understand the importance of making news accessible across cultures and languages. That perspective has shaped my commitment to producing accurate, compassionate, and impactful journalism for diverse audiences.
Today, I specialize in live news production, digital storytelling, and audience strategy, creating content that reaches millions across television, streaming, and social media while helping audiences understand the stories that matter most.
Experience
Over the past seven years, I've had the privilege of producing some of the most significant news stories of our time across broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms. My career has taken me from the field to the control room, working behind the scenes on live coverage that informs millions during moments of uncertainty, celebration, and historic change.
At NBC News, I helped lead coverage for programs including TODAY, NBC Nightly News, MSNBC, CNBC, and NBC News NOW, producing stories on the COVID-19 pandemic, the Surfside condominium collapse, the Uvalde school shooting, presidential elections, immigration at the U.S.-Mexico. border, major hurricanes, and Super Bowl LIX. My work has included coordinating correspondents and field crews, managing complex live broadcasts, producing exclusive interviews, and overseeing logistics for everything from presidential debates to large-scale national events.
Today, as a Streaming Producer at Noticias Telemundo, I lead digital-first coverage of breaking news and live events for audiences across multiple platforms. I've overseen coverage of Venezuela's political crisis, major earthquakes, the assassination attempts against President Donald Trump, and the FIFA World Cup while helping develop editorial strategies that have generated more than 200 million TikTok views in a single day and supported more than 20 hours of continuous live streaming during major news events.
No matter the platform, my passion lies in transforming complex, fast-moving stories into journalism that is accurate, accessible, and meaningful. I believe great storytelling is built on collaboration, preparation, and a commitment to serving communities with integrity.
Explore My Work
Discover compelling stories, insightful interviews, and captivating articles that showcase my passion for production and how I craft compelling content across video, storytelling, and strategy. I bring creativity and precision to every project, delivering impactful narratives that connect with audiences globally.
