Gigi Pena
About Gigi Pena
Gigi Pena is a Senior Creative Producer with extensive experience in video editing and production across various media platforms. She has worked with notable brands and has a strong background in both 2D and 3D animation.
Work at Hearst
Gigi Pena has held multiple roles at Hearst, currently serving as a Senior Creative Producer since 2019. In this position, she manages a team of editors and motion designers, overseeing the development and production of creative concepts for digital and television platforms. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Post Production Supervisor and Director of Photography from 2018 to 2019, and also served as a Senior Editor during that same period. Her responsibilities included creating and managing post-production workflows, ensuring proper formatting and encoding for various distribution outlets.
Experience in Video Production
Gigi Pena has extensive experience in video production, having worked in various capacities across notable organizations. She was a Freelance Video Editor at Time Inc. and BET Digital in 2016, and served as a Director and Editor at Weight Watchers for three months in the same year. Additionally, she worked as a Video Producer at Cosmopolitan from 2016 to 2018, where she contributed to the production of content for both online and television platforms. Her role at Slate Magazine as a Freelance Editor/Producer/Shooter further expanded her skill set in the industry.
Education and Expertise
Gigi Pena holds a Bachelor's Degree in Film Production from the City University of New York-Brooklyn College, where she studied from 2008 to 2010. She furthered her education at the School of Visual Arts, earning a Master's Degree in Computer Art with a focus on 3D Animation from 2011 to 2014. Her academic background complements her professional expertise, particularly in 2D and 3D animation, which enhances her production capabilities.
Background in Content Creation
Gigi Pena has a comprehensive background in content creation, having worked with notable brands such as Harper’s Bazaar and The CW. Her experience includes editing sizzles, series, and documentaries for various platforms. She has developed a strong understanding of the creative process, from initial concept development through to post-production, ensuring high-quality output for diverse audiences.