_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I am a strategic communications professional with 15+ years of experience in digital media, video production, and institutional storytelling. I create multimedia strategies and content that communicate complex messages clearly and persuasively. I'm fluent in Italian, English and French. I have delivered high-impact, multilingual campaigns for international organizations, combining creative vision with technical expertise. My work includes leading end-to-end productions for U.S. missions in Europe and partnering with government stakeholders to expand reach and engagement.…

Vanessa Manca

_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I am a strategic communications professional with 15+ years of experience in digital media, video production, and institutional storytelling. I create multimedia strategies and content that communicate complex messages clearly and persuasively. I'm fluent in Italian, English and French. I have delivered high-impact, multilingual campaigns for international organizations, combining creative vision with technical expertise. My work includes leading end-to-end productions for U.S. missions in Europe and partnering with government stakeholders to expand reach and engagement.…

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I am a strategic communications professional with 15+ years of experience in digital media, video production, and institutional storytelling. I create multimedia strategies and content that communicate complex messages clearly and persuasively. I’m fluent in Italian, English and French.

I have delivered high-impact, multilingual campaigns for international organizations, combining creative vision with technical expertise. My work includes leading end-to-end productions for U.S. missions in Europe and partnering with government stakeholders to expand reach and engagement.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Digital Production and Community Management Coordinator at U.S. Mission to NATO (USNATO)
January 1, 2022 - November 11, 2025
Produced and edited video content featured on flagship platforms, including the White House and Department of Defense accounts; led end-to-end production of strategic multimedia content for USNATO, including video, photography, and graphic design; drove audience growth across YouTube, X, Instagram, and Facebook through data-informed storytelling and multilingual content (up to 16 languages); directed high-performing video campaigns in collaboration with content creators and with the Secretary of Defense, managing scripting, production, and strategic messaging; launched the social media presence of Ambassador Whittaker with tailored video production and platform-specific content rollout, reaching nearly 500,000 views and reinforcing U.S. messaging at NATO.
Freelance Video Producer & Editor
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Provided clients with video production and content strategy services to communicate impactful stories.
Associate Producer at Sports Illustrated (Time Inc.), New York, NY
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Developed the SI Swim archive, preserving 60+ years of content for editorial and marketing use; led international shoots in China, Brazil, and Russia, managing logistics and on-site production; produced promotional videos with Final Cut Pro, helping secure new sponsorships.
Producer at Sports Illustrated (Time Inc.), New York, NY
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Led production and editing of videos for distribution on SI.com, mobile platforms, and television broadcast channels; managed content digitization and oversight of video transcription and translation for international distribution.
Coordinator Content Multimedia Producer at Sports Illustrated (Time Inc.), New York, NY
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
- Led video production for the annual launch of Sports Illustrated's flagship issue, delivering 200+ videos for SI.COM; - Streamlined workflows to reduce departmental costs and increase delivery speed; coordinated 360° video storytelling for LIFE VR platform, expanding immersive content and audience engagement.

Education

Master of Multimedia Technologies for Interactive Communications at University of Milan
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Film Studies and Computing at University of Kent
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003
Social Media Workshop at Foreign Service Institute
October 1, 2024 - November 11, 2025
Photoshop Master Class and Certification at Certitec Virtual Course
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Adobe After Effects Master Class and Certification at Certitec Virtual Course
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Social Media Workshop
October 1, 2024 - November 11, 2025
Photoshop Master Class and Certification
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Adobe After Effects Master Class and Certification
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
    paper Script Writing/ Video Editor/ Graphics Designer

    Researched and wrote the script for a longer-form digital video as part of the project.

    Researched and selected archival footage and images to support the narrative.

    Edited the video using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.<br>Oversaw the full clearance process for all materials used in the project.

    Adapted the final video into multiple versions for different social media platforms.
    Wrote platform-specific toppers/captions and designed impactful thumbnails to attract viewers.