Emily Wallington

Emily Wallington is an accomplished professional in the travel and media industries, currently serving as an Africa Travel Designer at Jacada Travel since July 2023, and co-founding WildEarth in January 2016. Previous roles include Head of Factual Programming at SABC from July 2012 to January 2014 and Series Producer for ORTV/National Geographic between January 2007 and January 2012, where notable projects included "The Real Serengeti" and "Cliffhanger." Earlier experience includes positions at RDF Media, where Emily contributed as a Development Researcher and Assistant Producer, including work on a six-part chat show aired on Channel 4. Emily's career began with a role as a Production Coordinator and Researcher at BBC from January 1998 to January 2001. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Newcastle University and A-levels in Politics, Economics, and Geography from Rugby School.