Kendall Malinchock is a video producer and editor with roots in programming and breaking news. With a background in high‑speed journalism and a focus on AI‑powered video innovation, Kendall specializes in creating social‑first content that scales without losing impact.
Kendall currently works across HumanKind, Kind Alert, and USA Today Pets, producing emotionally driven videos designed to perform in real time and resonate widely. In addition to video, she also writes articles for these brands, blending technical problem‑solving, editorial instincts, and storytelling across formats to push modern digital journalism forward.
Our journalists adhere to the USA TODAY NETWORK Principles of Ethical Conduct For Newsrooms.
My Recent Work
Calling 911: What you need to know
Watch Stanley Pup bring energy and cuteness to NHL postseason
Watch police surprise 10-year-old with unforgettable birthday parade
Watch this tiny dog steal an Uber Eats order off a porch
Watch this boy surprise construction workers with iced tea
Watch this boy surprise construction workers with iced tea
Watch this sneaky dog open the fridge for snacks
Watch Natty make his National's debut at Nationals Park on May 15th
See how the NHL’s adorable ‘Stanley Pup’ comes together on June 8
Watch police dog lose a hilarious battle with a traffic cone
Watch Denali's future sled dog rangers live
Watch tiny dog's hilarious rescue brigade
See the reveal of Jackie and Shadow’s eaglets’ names
Watch Sabres fans step in during national anthem mishap
Historic Airlift Saves Life of Tennessee Police Dog K‑9 Luca
Watch this dog check herself into daycare
Watch husky check herself into daycare after escaping
Watch students crown their principal prom king after heroic act
Watch this 6-year-old lose it over the Titanic Museum
Watch hilarious moment kid reacts to the Titanic Museum
Watch this 80-year-old experience the ride of her life
Watch the world's oldest gorilla celebrate her 69th birthday
See the internet's favorite pet influencers take the spotlight
Watch this impatient dog try to hurry its owner up
See how pets are celebrated on National Pet Day
See USA TODAY staff's delightful mix of pets on National Pet Day
See the cutest and strangest pets for National Pet Day
A mobile dog gym that comes to your dog
See rescue puppies reimagined as TV characters
Watch the moment this missing dog is reunited with its owner after a week alone
Watch African penguins live at the Georgia Aquarium
Watch the moment a missing kangaroo is found safe
Watch dogs react to April Fools' Day pranks
Watch dogs react to the funniest April Fools' pranks
Farewell to Sugar the Surfing Dog legend
Watch the moment a surf coach swims out to save dad and 6-year-old daughter
Dog mom fostered more than 100 puppies in her home
See inside the life of a volunteer known as "the Puppy Lady"
National Puppy Day: Watch people get surprised with their dream puppies
Watch firefighters bring three cats back to life after apartment fire
See the most popular dog breeds of 2025
Meet the baby animal March Madness bracket
See the moment this baby gets her first hearing aids
Watch a police dog find and bring home a missing child
Watch what happens when this boy sees his best friend again
Watch a community give this dog the goodbye she deserved
WATCH: Dog joins Olympic skiers mid race
WATCH: U.S. hockey players bring Gaudreau's jersey on ice
See the married lugers compete at Milan Olympics
Kids give adorable pep talks