Maggie Miles

Multimedia Journalist | Content Writer

United States

I’m Maggie Miles, an American freelance journalist and content writer based in Mexico, with bylines in The New York Times and reporting contributions to the BBC. I’ve written more than 300 published articles, from investigations and breaking news to profiles and features on identity, social justice, culture and the environment. I love asking questions, exploring unexpected perspectives, and uncovering the human stories behind the headlines. I also create website copy, commercial features and brand stories for businesses and nonprofits.

Portfolio

New York Times

Investigations & Accountability

The Outer Banks Voice
01/27/2024
Asserting innocence, Tom Imschweiler seeks prison release

OBX visitor accepted plea deal in the 2018 death of his infant son By Maggie Miles | Outer Banks Voice In November 2021, Tom Imschweiler began a five-year prison sentence after agreeing to a plea d...

Outer Banks Insider
Declining enrollment, fewer kindergarten classes, exiting teachers raise concerns over f uture of...

Fifth-grade Dual Language Immersion students at Manteo Elementary School participate in a cultural event celebrating the history and culture of Honduras in Marisol Chavez’s (center) classroom at the end of the 2025-26 school year. “Students showcased bilingual projects exploring the country’s history, traditions and customs,” and they performed songs and displayed their Mayan-inspired artwork, according to Dare County Schools.

Identity & Human Rights

The Outer Banks Voice
03/02/2026
How Camp Bridges reflects the vision of Ruby Bridges

By Maggie Miles | Outer Banks Voice Mardis Gras with Ruby Bridges-which takes place from 6:00-9:30 p.m. at Seven Sounds Brewing Company in Downtown Elizabeth City-is a one-night-only benefit event...

Climate & Place

The Outer Banks Voice
08/28/2026
Why the red wolf 'baby boom' is no accident

The science behind restoring the endangered species in NC By Maggie Miles | Outer Banks Voice Five years ago, just seven known wild red wolves remained in the 1.7-million-acre recovery area spannin...

The Outer Banks Voice
07/24/2023
From Restaurant to Reef

Coastal Federation program works to recycle OBX oyster shells By Maggie Miles | Outer Banks Voice Every Tuesday morning, Colington Harbor residents Sharron and Rick Hildebrant have a routine. First...

People & Communities

The Outer Banks Voice
03/17/2023
Every beach needs a Delbert

The life and times of an Outer Banks legend Maggie Miles | Outer Banks Voice In the song "Stoned Immaculate," Jim Morrison declares that "No eternal reward will forgive us for wasting the dawn." Th...

The Outer Banks Voice
05/24/2024
Is the Ocracoke Brogue on the endangered list?

NC State researcher Walt Wolfram tracks the disappearing dialect By Maggie Miles | Outer Bank Voice Recent research from the Linguistics Department at North Carolina State University has found that...

Women & Gender

The Outer Banks Voice
08/12/2026
How Hatteras moms moved to fix a childcare gap

Dare Board approves $35K for new Tidal Tots center By Maggie Miles | Outer Banks Voice At their Aug. 10 meeting, the Dare County Commissioners approved $35,000 in start-up funding for Coastal Famil...

Brand & Content Writing

Taleaguest
10/06/2026
Casa Malca Tulum, an Art Lover's Paradise

Welcome to Casa Malca Tulum, the edgy art lover's paradise where creative innovators flock not merely to relax and lap in luxury, but to find a gateway to the inspiration they've been seeking. Creative juices flow like a fruity mezcalina as soon as you step foot within this eclectic, enchanting, Tim Burton-esque property nestled on the pristine beach of Tulum, Mexico.

Taleaguest
10/06/2026
Rosewood London

By Maggie Miles In the heart of London, just minutes away from Covent Garden, we find ourselves at the grand private courtyard entrance of the Rosewood London - an urban sanctuary that blends English heritage with contemporary sophistication. Rosewood London's distinctiveness lies in its Grade II-listed Edwardian building, a British manor house where new legacies begin.

Taleaguest
10/06/2026
The Virtuosos of Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets

Standing upon the shores of the stunning 123-suite luxury resort perched at Punta Sur, the picturesque beach located on the Southernmost tip of the island, we feel like we have stepped into a dream. It's no wonder that its artful, nature-infused design set against its white sand beaches and vibrant turquoise waters has twice made it recognized as the world's most Instagrammable hotel.

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