Maria Robins-Somerville

Producer at Pineapple Street Media

Maria Robins-Somerville is a freelance podcast producer based in Brooklyn, New York. She is currently self-employed and has a notable background in podcast production and journalism.

Professional Experience

Pineapple Street Media: Maria has been with Pineapple Street Media since January 2020, starting as a podcast intern and progressing to the role of associate producer and now producer as of July 2023. She has worked on various projects, contributing to the production and scripting of podcast segments.
Freelance Journalist: Prior to her work at Pineapple Street Media, she was a freelance journalist for BKLYNER, where she covered local news from October 2018 to January 2020.
WNYC Radio: Maria interned at WNYC Radio on The Brian Lehrer Show, where she produced segments and handled various production tasks.

Education

Maria graduated from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, which has equipped her with the skills necessary for her career in media and journalism.

Interests and Topics

Her areas of interest include criminal justice, education, disability, and youth culture, reflecting a commitment to covering diverse and impactful subjects in her work.1 2

Maria is also active on social media, where she engages with the podcasting community and shares her work.3

Experience

Producer at Pineapple Street Media (July 2023 - Present)

- Associate Producer at Pineapple Street Media (May 2020 - July 2023) - Podcast Intern at Pineapple Street Media (January 2020 - May 2020) - Freelance Journalist at BKLYNER (October 2018 - January 2020) - Intern at The Brian Lehrer Show at WNYC Radio (June 2019 - August 2019) - Bookseller / Event Host at GREENLIGHT BOOKSTORE (October 2017 - August 2018)

Education

- Master of Arts in Journalism from CUNY Graduate School of Journalism (2018 - 2019) - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of Michigan (2014 - 2017) - New England Literature Program from University of Michigan (2016) - History and Geography from Universidad de Sevilla (2015) - Bachelor's degree in English and Psychology from University of Michigan (2012 - 2017)