erica rowell

Writer | Editor | Multimedia Producer

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Satisfying curiousity through exploring, interviewing, writing

From the vast frontiers of the tiny — think nanoparticles and microbes — to the habits, habitats, and hurdles of the huge — like big cats, whales and elephants — to the more expansive issue of energy and much more, my writing and reporting has focused on science, the environment, technology and the arts.

Writing & Editing

Exploring the world, one headline at a time.

Author, Professor & Public Speaker

Engaging readers, students and audiences.

Multimedia Production

Capturing important moments, lending and ear and giving voice to movers and shakers.

Track Record of Success

Decades of eye-catching, award-winning content production that finds creative ways to distill and explore important, sometimes intricate ideas.

2017 - current

Adjunct Professor | CUNY

Like many working media professionals, teaching is a way to keep on top of latest trends and to give back.

2015 - 2016

Video Producer | American Museum of Natual History

Directed & produced videos for “Dinosaurs Among Us” exhibit, collaborating with a creative team of videographers, animators, graphic designers, and interactive producers et al.

2015

Managing Editor | World Science Festival

Managed digital, social and print properties (e.g., website, e-newsletters, social), increasing social media followers (e.g., doubling Facebook page likes). Produced live event and videos.

2008 - 2014

Online Managing Editor, Video Producer | Duke Univerity

Launched & managed science blog called “excellent” by the New York Times; oversaw all content, editorial calendar, budget, partnerships (including National Geographic, PopSci, Scientific American); produced 40+ videos

2002 - 2008

Writer, Editor | Environmental Defense Fund

Produced content (e.g., websites, e-newsletters, videos & interactives); conceptualized & spearheaded an interactive CFL guide called “the best … on the Internet” by Smithsonian mag; led wide-ranging teams of producers, graphic designers, artists, scientists, economists, lawyers, et al.

2000 - 2001

Producer | ABCNEWS.com

Managed site’s SciTech section, writing, editing, assigning and/or curating all content, including articles, videos, graphics & interactives; oversaw an associate producer and a stable of freelancers; coordinated with TV producers, photo/graphics staff

1989 - 1997

Producer, Reporter, Director, Tech Director | Monitor Radio

Starting out as an audio engineer applying skills learned in music recording studios, I moved on to reporting and producing on arts-related stories and directing live hour-long newws shows

Work highlights

What people say

"A joy to work with - great work ethic, creative and a self-starter with an impressive array of skills in writing, film, and social media."
BILL CHAMEIDES, Dean/Professor Emeritus, Duke University
Erica is a visionary, dedicated communicator with a variety of talents. She demands excellence from herself and inspires others to excel. I've seen Erica consistently go above and beyond the expectations of a project assignment to achieve truly innovative solutions.
JENNIFER COLEMAN, Development Communications, Environmental Defense Fund
Erica "maintained a very high quality of work while showing great journalistic flair. ... [S[he excelled at maintaining and expanding upon her areas, exercising good editorial judgment and contributing solid, creative ideas -- combining the focus of a journalist with the passion of an advocate."
DAVID MORGAN, Senior Producer CBSNEWS.com
"Erica is a top-notch reporter, writer, and editor. In a few instances, we interviewed experts together, and I was always impressed by the level of her questions and her ability to grasp a wide variety of scientific and technical detail. In addition, Erica is creative, hardworking, always professional, and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended!"
ALLISON COBB, Senior Director of Equity and Justice Strategy at Environmental Defense Fund; Author
"Erica was creative and professional in producing video pieces... She had a knack for presenting environmental issues in a concise, conversational tone."
JAMES TODD, Communications Manager, Duke University