Ellen Rolfes Email & Phone Number

Washington, DC, US

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

I write newsletters and explainers for digital audiences.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I reported and produced special projects for the national documentary news unit, including short form documentaries and explainer videos. As a producer, I oversaw field shoots and production schedules, ensuring that stories stayed on budget and on deadline. I sought opportunities to incorporate original data reporting whenever possible.I was part of the.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Produced two podcasts for the Smithsonian: AirSpace, a conversation-based show about flight and space and Sidedoor, a scripted, narrative show about the histories and stories hidden in the Smithsonian's vaults- Prepared research briefs for hosts and senior producers- Outlined and wrote scripts for episodes- Conducted pre-interviews on background and for.

- Wrote scripts, voiced and produced visually-driven explainer videos for YouTube- Managed special projects, including "The Goods," a 10-part explainer series on consumer issues and documentary series "Thaw" about changing Arctic ecosystems- Guided stories through the production process, including story mapping, script writing, and providing edits on.

Greater New York City Area

Producer for 2016 and 2017 editions of Werk It: A Women's Podcast Festival, a 3-day, 3-night festival at the Theater at Ace Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles. The 2017 festival grew to 2 tracks of programming, five podcast tapings and had 450+ women in attendance, close to 5 times the size of the 2016 festival, which was held at The Greene Space in New York.

New York, NY

Produced news conversations, podcast tapings and music and theatrical performances for live audiences at The Greene Space, WNYC & WQXR's multimedia performance space.

Arlington, VA

Wrote, produced and edited the show open for daily television broadcast. Reported and produced multimedia on general assignment for PBS NewsHour's digital audiences.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Co-produced national weekly public radio show about world religions, ethics, and spirituality

Researcher and production assistant for Emmy-nominated documentary titled, "Gracious Spaces: Clarence Johnston, Minnesota Architect"