BuzzFeed Studios appoints Karolina Waclawiak as Head of Documentary Films

Previously, she served as editor in chief and senior culture editor at BuzzFeed News for more than seven years and will now oversee the development and production of documentary series and documentaries on behalf of BuzzFeed Studios, driving the creation of high-impact factual reporting that aligns with the company's commitment to investigative journalism.

As part of her new role, Waclawiak will also oversee the development of scripts and documentaries for the BuzzFeed News archive, HuffPost and other company products. She is currently working on a multi-part investigation based on original reporting from BuzzFeed and HuffPost with Maxine Productions, which produced the Emmy-nominated film “Quiet on Set.”

Richard Alan Reid, President of BuzzFeed Studios, said of the appointment: “BuzzFeed Studios is delighted to welcome Karolina Waclawiak as Head of Documentary…