Emily Malina
About Emily Malina
Emily Malina serves as the Senior Multimedia and Video Producer for Girl Up, where she manages multimedia production and develops strategic plans for content creation. She has a background in International Relations and has held various roles in communications and multimedia production across organizations such as the National Democratic Institute and the World Wildlife Fund.
Work at United Nations Foundation
Emily Malina currently serves as the Senior Multimedia and Video Producer for Girl Up at the United Nations Foundation. In this role, she has transformed media management by developing, organizing, and migrating all multimedia content into an archive system. She manages video and multimedia production schedules and drafts responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to ensure timely and budget-compliant project delivery. Additionally, she has developed a comprehensive strategic plan for video and multimedia content creation, enhancing the organization's outreach and engagement efforts.
Education and Expertise
Emily Malina earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in International Relations and Affairs, Public Relations, and Spanish from Syracuse University, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. She also studied International Relations and Affairs at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile for 11 months in 2015. Her academic background equips her with a strong foundation in communication strategies and international relations, which she applies in her professional roles.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current position, Emily Malina held various roles in communications and multimedia production. She worked at the National Democratic Institute (NDI) as a Communications Associate and Video and Design Specialist, where she contributed to government relations and communications. She also served as an Associate Specialist in Freshwater Communications at the World Wildlife Fund. Additionally, she gained experience as a Fulbright Creative Arts Grantee in Filmmaking in Peru and Bolivia, and as a Graphic Design Instructor's Assistant at Syracuse University.
Achievements in Multimedia Production
Emily Malina has made significant contributions to multimedia production, notably producing a $100,000 animated video and graphic illustration project for Girl Up’s Online Leadership Course curriculum. She collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to translate complex information into engaging multimedia content. Her strategic planning and organizational skills have led to improved media management practices within her current organization.
Research and Teaching Experience
Emily Malina has experience in research and teaching roles. She worked as a Research Assistant on the Shipwreck Project at Syracuse University from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she served as a Resident Advisor at Syracuse University for two years, where she supported student engagement and community building. Her background in education and research complements her expertise in multimedia production.