Lilly Umana is a journalist, reporter and documentary filmmaker. As a producer for NBC News Digital, she pitches, shoots, and scripts compelling feature documentaries for YouTube. She also creates short form vertical news content tailored for Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube that is as equally informative as it is entertaining.

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Passionate about engaging young audiences, Lilly specializes in crafting stories that make Gen Z pause, think, and connect. She looks for stories that get over looked, and fosters trust with her interview subjects to deliver authentic moments that stick with audiences long after they've hit play. She thrives on uncovering untold stories and bringing them to life for the next generation of news consumers.

 

Lilly reports on politics, education, and entertainment and is based in New York City.