Johnni A. Medina

Brooklyn, NY

EDUCATION

Pace University    

Graduating 2025

MA in Communications and Digital Media

Digital Filmmaking and Media Production Track

Graduated 2016

BFA in Theatre and Drama

Minor in Screenwriting

Grand Canyon University

Work History

Pace University  

Content Specialist

November 2021 — present

New York, NY

  • Collaborates with a team of writers, designers, and account managers to produce

  • marketing materials in university's style and voice

  • Development and production of long-form content for digital and print publications,

  • focusing on storytelling and brand identity

  • Conducts self-motivated research on engaging stories within the Pace Community,

  • explores related academic topics, and stays abreast of trends in higher education

 

Twenty Sided Store

Retail Manager, Marketing Manager, Game Writer

May 2018 — November 2021

Brooklyn, NY

  • Developed original interactive content—including roleplaying game adventures in-game media, character dialogue, and more—emphasizing character development, worldbuilding interactions and discoveries, and player engagement

  • Collaborated with other writers, incorporated producer feedback on tight deadlines

  • Coordinated and hosted interactive events, showcasing ability to create immersive, narrative-driven experiences and develop strong, identifiable characters

  • Led digital marketing efforts through social media management, community engagement, weekly flyers, bi weekly blogs, monthly email blasts, and more

  • Managed the day-to-day retail functionality, promoting sales and customer experience

  • Hosted classes such as Improv for Gamers, focused on character development    

  • Co-hosted weekly livestreams centered on tabletop gameplay culture, worldbuilding, and other game development topics

Immersive Event, Interactive Writing, and

Production Experience

New York Social Network

2022-2023

Event Host—murder mysteries, socials, mixers, scavenger hunts

Game Over 1997 LARP

2021

Character Actor, writer for various character materials

Up All Night Sketch Show

2019

Executive Producer, Head Writer, Co-director, performer

Polly’s Quest

2018

Dramaturg and Script Consultant

Hedda

2018

Dramaturg and Script Consultant

Phoenix Theatre New Works Festival

2013-2016

Dramaturg, 24 Hour Play Festival Writer

Cantalopes Improv Program

2013-2016

Artistic Director, Intermediate Team Captain, Advanced Team Lieutenant and Performer, Workshop Leader

Canyon Night Live Sketch Show

2013-2015

co-Producer, Head Writer, co-Director

TRAINING

Banyai Institute

Commedia dell’arte Character & Performance

Second City, Jaime Moyer & Jet Eveleth

Character & Scene Structure Workshops

Upright Citizen’s Brigade

Sketch Comedy 101

ACCOLADES

Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
Meritorious Achievement in Dramaturgy

Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival

Regional Finalist in Theatre Journalism and Advocacy

VOLUNTEERING

Big Brothers and Big Sisters of New York City

January 2023—present

Big Sister

Domestic and Other Violence Emergencies (DOVE) Program

December 2022—present

Patient Advocate

Technical Proficiencies

Adobe Acrobat ● Chat GPT-4 ● Constant Contact Email Management ● CMS: Drupal, Wordpress ● Discord ● Google Suite ● Office Suite ● Scriptwriting Software: Celtx, Final Draft, Writer Duet ● Social Media Management Platforms: Brandwatch, Falcon, Hootsuite, Later ● Website Builders: Shopify, Squarespace, Wix

Skills

Blog Writing ● Content Management ● Copywriting ● Copyediting ● Digital Marketing ● Dramaturgy and Script Analysis ● Event Production ● Improvisation ● Mass Communications ● Prompt Engineering ● Public Speaking ● Research ● Screenwriting ● Team Management ● Collaborative Writing

Other Work Experience

  • Leasing Assistant

    Brooklyn, NY

    March 2017 - August 2018

    >Interfaced with prospective clients, offering tours of available units in a high-luxury building

    >Guide renters through onboarding process to provide seamless transitions

    >Data collection in Excel and analysis of demographic information

  • Special Projects Manager

    Brooklyn, NY

    October 2017 - February 2018

    >Coordinator of several departments: student transportation, immunization records, school lunch, student enrollment and recruitment

    >Independently updated an outdated student Metrocard database

    >Day to day operation of public school office, including coordination and communication with students and parents

  • Substitute Teacher

    Galt, CA

    February 2017 - September 2017

    >Coverage for traditional K-8 and special needs/autistic classrooms

    >Maintain daily routines, complete daily prep and grading, general education lessons

  • Support Staff

    Stockton, CA

    June 2014 - July 2017

    >Implementation of life skills and hobby curriculum for developmentally disabled adults

    >Document student progress in Individual Program reports

    >Coordinate with supervisors and team psychologist on student programs

    >Development of artistic curriculum