Melissa Cooperman
About Melissa Cooperman
Melissa Cooperman is a Multimedia Producer and Video Editor currently working at Catholic Relief Services in Baltimore, Maryland. With a diverse background in video production and photography, she has held various roles in organizations such as Rai, the International Food Policy Research Institute, and WGBH.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Melissa Cooperman has been employed as a Multimedia Producer and Video Editor at Catholic Relief Services since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for creating and editing multimedia content to support the organization's mission. Her work contributes to the effective communication of the organization's initiatives and outreach efforts from the Baltimore, Maryland office.
Previous Experience in Multimedia Production
Prior to her current position, Melissa Cooperman worked as a Videographer and Photographer at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) from 2017 to 2022. She also held various roles in multimedia production, including a short stint as a Producer/Fixer at Rai - Radiotelevisione Italiana S.p.A. in 2016, and as a Contract Photographer for Corporate Portraits at Blackstone Properties and Lionbridge in 2015.
Education and Expertise
Melissa Cooperman holds a Master's Degree in Film Directing from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, where she studied from 1997 to 2004. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism-Photojournalism from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Additionally, she has studied Sociology with a focus on Visual Ethnography at Wheaton College and has taken courses in Architecture at Columbia University and Harvard University.
Teaching Experience
Melissa has served as an Adjunct Faculty member at several institutions, including the New Hampshire Institute of Art and Emerson College. Her teaching experience spans from 2005 to 2012, during which she instructed students in film production and photography. This role allowed her to share her expertise with aspiring multimedia professionals.
Background in Photography and Video Production
Melissa Cooperman has a diverse background in photography and video production. She has worked as a Freelance Video Producer/Editor for various companies and has held positions such as Production Coordinator at WGBH and Video Producer at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt - Heinemann. Her extensive experience in the field has equipped her with a comprehensive skill set in multimedia content creation.