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Award-Winning Journalist Van Zeller Expands Media Empire
29 Jan
Summary
- Mariana van Zeller, an acclaimed investigative journalist, has signed with Mosaic.
- Her National Geographic series 'Trafficked' concluded after five seasons.
- Van Zeller recently launched 'The Hidden Third,' a new video podcast.
Investigative journalist Mariana van Zeller, known for her Emmy and Peabody Awards, has signed with Mosaic for representation across television, film, and new media. Van Zeller is recognized as a leading authority on the shadow economies that comprise a significant portion of the global economy.
Her acclaimed National Geographic series, 'Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller,' recently finished its fifth and final season. The show provided a human-centered perspective on illicit markets and notably became the most Emmy-nominated unscripted series in a single year, receiving 29 nominations.
Van Zeller's investigative work has covered critical issues such as the opioid crisis, immigration, and cybercrime. She has also focused on the growing global industry of scamming, consistently highlighting the human element behind these clandestine operations. Her latest project, 'The Hidden Third,' is a weekly video podcast featuring long-form interviews with criminals, law enforcement, and advocates.
Through her production company, Muck Media, Van Zeller has been involved with projects like the documentary 'Science Fair' and Netflix's 'Mucho Mucho Amor.' Her career achievements also include a duPont-Columbia Award and the Livingston Award for Young Journalists.
