Maggie Stamets
Sr Producer at TechCrunch; Author of The Curators
Denver, Colorado
Summary
Maggie Stamets (also known as Maggie Nye) is a seasoned multimedia producer specializing in audio and video content. Currently a Senior Audio Producer at TechCrunch, she focuses on crafting engaging stories, training talent, writing evocative scripts, and fostering a supportive creative environment. Her professional work demonstrates strong capabilities in podcast and video production. techcrunch+1
With a background in journalism and English from Hofstra University, Maggie has applied her writing and editorial skills across various organizations, including Wix.com, BUST Magazine, and as an On-Air Host at WRHU Radio Hofstra University, where she hosted an indie music show. techcrunch
Beyond her production career, Maggie is a notable author. Her debut novel, 'The Curators' (published June 2024), is a historical fiction work blending magical realism and explores themes of obsession, devotion, and truth in 1915 Atlanta, centered around the Leo Frank case. She is also working on a second novel, 'Blinder', a feminist adaptation of the Medusa myth. squarespace+3
Maggie has a personal passion for the outdoors, enjoying activities like hiking, camping, and road trips with her dogs, Stewart and Fred. This interest is reflected on her personal portfolio website. maggiedotcom
Dedicated to creating equitable professional spaces, Maggie developed an interest in tech and a passion for supporting underrepresented groups during her time as a Content Strategist at BUILT BY GIRLS. techcrunch
Work
Education
Writing
The Curators
June 15, 2024A debut novel (published June 15, 2024 by Northwestern University Press/Curbstone) that is a dark, lyrical blend of historical fiction and magical realism. Set in 1915 Atlanta, it examines a critically underexplored event in American history through the eyes of a group of just-fourteen-year-old Jewish girls who become obsessed with the murder of a factory girl and the subsequent trial and lynching of Leo Frank, leading them to create a golem.
maggie-nye.squarespace.comBlinder
A second novel, tentatively titled 'Blinder', which is a radical feminist adaptation of the Medusa myth inspired by popular protest movements. She worked on completing a first draft during her MacDowell residency.