Margie Merritt is an Emmy and DuPont-winning producer at ABC News Studios, where she crafts compelling primetime specials and documentaries. Her work includes acclaimed projects such as Black in Vegas, Michael Strahan X Bon Jovi: Halfway There, The Interrogation Tapes, In Search of Wakanda, and Soul of a Nation.

Margie’s dedication to impactful storytelling has earned her prestigious accolades, including the 2024 duPont-Columbia Award for The Power of Water and an Emmy Award for Rap Trap: Hip Hop on Trial. Her production credits reflect a range of topics—from celebrating cultural milestones to exploring justice, history, and current events.

Prior to her current role, Margie served as segment producer at ABC News Studios, where she contributed to projects like the Emmy-nominated Xonerated: The Murder of Malcolm X. She also worked as field producer for Hulu’s Final Hours: America’s Longest War and as associate producer for ABC’s Good Morning America, where she was part of the show’s 2017 Emmy Award-winning team.

Margie has a deep passion for archival research, a skill she brought to life in Netflix’s In Our Mother’s Garden, where she curated and licensed historical footage to celebrate Black women’s resilience and legacy across generations. Her meticulous research also uncovered never-before-seen footage of Sammy Davis Jr., which became a centerpiece of the Emmy-winning Black in Vegas special. Margie’s ability to unearth hidden gems and craft visually compelling narratives has been instrumental in creating projects that are both authentic and impactful.

Margie is a proud graduate of Hampton University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communications. She later earned a Master of Science in Journalism from Columbia University, where she focused on visual storytelling.

When she’s not diving into archival treasures or crafting compelling narratives, Margie can be found baking up sweet treats, traveling in search of the next great meal, or binge-watching the latest hit series (purely for “research purposes,” of course).