Hello there—I specialize in innovative film, video, and brand storytelling, driven by a profound commitment to authentic human narratives and storytelling excellence. Over the past decade, I’ve crafted compelling visual stories for legacy media outlets and cutting-edge streaming platforms, consistently delivering content that resonates deeply with audiences.

Melissa Fajardo

Hello there—I specialize in innovative film, video, and brand storytelling, driven by a profound commitment to authentic human narratives and storytelling excellence. Over the past decade, I’ve crafted compelling visual stories for legacy media outlets and cutting-edge streaming platforms, consistently delivering content that resonates deeply with audiences.

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Hello there—I specialize in innovative film, video, and brand storytelling, driven by a profound commitment to authentic human narratives and storytelling excellence. Over the past decade, I’ve crafted compelling visual stories for legacy media outlets and cutting-edge streaming platforms, consistently delivering content that resonates deeply with audiences.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Director, Brand Video & Production at News Originals
August 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Lead creative strategy across commercial campaigns, advocacy content, and brand storytelling. Translate strategic briefs into mission-aligned, emotionally resonant video work. Oversee video across 10+ departments and external agency partners.
Supervising Producer, Video & Film at News Originals
January 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Oversee cross-functional production for branded and editorial programming; build scalable systems, pipelines, and KPI-driven workflows; manage budgets and cross-functional partnerships with Condé Nast.
Supervising Producer, Video & Film at The New Yorker
October 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025

Education

B.A. Journalism at Suffolk University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Oscar-nominated short films (as Supervising Producer)
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Emmy nomination (Video & Documentary categories)
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment