In addition to producing promotional video and multimedia content, Igoe oversees the operations of Turner Theatre.
Abby Igoe has been named the new assistant director of multimedia projects for the School of Communications. In this role, she will produce promotional video content, in addition to hosting workshops for students and supporting student media programs.
Originally from Creedmoor, North Carolina, Igoe is a recent graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. There, she studied photojournalism and developed a passion for video production and documentary filmmaking.
Igoe did not always know she wanted to work in multimedia creation. She originally planned to pursue writing, but had a change of heart after taking her first multimedia class.
“We were armed with iPod touches,” Igoe said. “I went around taking pictures and shooting videos, and I just fell in love.”
Igoe worked on a variety of multimedia projects throughout her time at UNC. One that had a major impact on her love of filmmaking was a student documentary that followed the stories of student activists.
“We collaborated with these activists to talk about issues that were concerning students on campus,” Igoe said. “Through that work, I saw the power of storytelling. I saw tangible results. I saw the UNC community respond to the product we made.”
Igoe has previously worked with both the Durham Herald-Sun and the Raleigh News & Observer. Most recently, she served as a production assistant for the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center.
As the assistant director of multimedia projects, Igoe will focus primarily on promotional video work for the School of Communications. She will also oversee the scheduling and operations of Turner Theatre, Schar Hall’s 220-seat theater. However, Igoe is excited by the variety of work that her position brings.
She is particularly looking forward to helping students become more familiar with the equipment available to them through the School of Communications, as well as serving as a mentor.
“I’m really excited to work with students,” Igoe said. “I was just in their shoes, so it’s cool to get to use my experience to help students pave their path.”