Ella Boyd

Surf and Water Photographer

2022 – Present

• One of five finalists for Follow The Light Surf Photography Grant Program in 2023 • Multiple 8-page photo spreads in The Surftime Journal, including photographer profile and Indonesian travel story • Shot the 2024 Rip Curl Padang Padang Cup (did not run, but swam in-water for practices, expression session, etc, photos used on socials) for EMOCEAN • Interned with surf photographer Tommy Pierucki shooting the WSL Longboard Championships in Manly Beach, Australia, and shooting at his studio in Honolulu, Hawaii • Photo-assisted commercial photographer Brian Chorski for Eureka! backpacking company Fall 2023 campaign • Surf photos used by Hobie, Krui Surfing Resort, Griffin Colapinto, Reef Heazlewood, Ross Clark Jones, Jimmy Thompson, Freefall Surf Industries, Kuma Surfboards, Thunderbolt Surfboards, Textured Waves, Ben Considine, Soleil Errico, Maria Fernanda Reyes

News Writer

2023 – Present

• https://www.powder.com/author/ella-boyd • Highest read author in Arena Group (SURFER, POWDER, Men’s Journal, etc) two months in a row, amassing over one million page views over thousands of articles. • Wrote copy for updated CTA that appears at the bottom of each POWDER article; worked with editors to better represent the brand under new ownership • Invited and paid by Red Bull to Red Bull Cascade at Solitude, Utah, for Bobby Brown's freeride competition - shot photos and wrote feature article for Powder • Interview professional skiers Michelle Parker, Bode Miller, Kai Jones, Noah Gaffney, Charlie Guest, etc • Created weekly column “Fashion Mogul” discussing trends, culture, and news within skiing designed to attract a younger and more diverse audience to POWDER

Archives Assistant

2023 – Present

Assist Surf Historian Matt Warshaw in researching, archiving, and preserving surf culture and history on his non-profit website Encyclopedia of Surfing.

Staff Writer and Photographer

2021 – 2024

• Pitch feature ideas and conduct research on topics including surf, outdoors, arts, health and the environment   • Write and publish pieces for magazine within deadline • Feature profile "A Day on the North Shore With Surf Historian and Longboarder Matt Chojnacki" chosen for one of 9 of the Editor's Picks, media used by SurfCraft Brewing Co. and FCS (Fin Control System) • Feature article "An Ode to Analog Photography with John Hook" chosen as one of two editorial articles for the Weekly Wrap on March 21, 2022 • Feature article “A Love Letter to Maine and Its Raw Winter Surfing” chosen as one of three editorial articles for the Weekly Wrap on Feb 4, 2022

Deputy Editor

2023 – 2024

• Pitch story ideas, write features, photograph in and out of the water for print magazine • Complete feature assignments within deadline • 8 page portfolio in December issue, "Impact Zone: Ella Boyd Is In Harm's Way" • 8 page spread in September issue, "Uluwatu: Rebirth at the Temple of the Last Stone"

Events DJ

2019 – 2022

- DJ live events including Art After Hours at Pomona College Museum of Art, Bridgman/Packer Truck Dance Performance, Scripps College Eurobash

Intern

2022 – 2022

Editorial Intern

2021 – 2022

- Pitch article ideas, conduct research, coordinate and conduct interviews, write articles, and work in Asana to collaborate on projects - Collaborate with the Social Media team to plan campaigns, shoot video footage, and edit final deliverables in Premiere Pro

Contributing Writer

2018 – 2022

- Generate story ideas and conduct research relevant to the topics of music and culture - Write and publish pieces for student newspaper within deadline

Outdoor Guide

2021 – 2021

- 60 hours training as sea kayak guide - Proficient in performing multiple styles of on-water rescues - Manage groups on and off water; foster leadership development; teach experiential education/adventure recreation. - Facilitate challenge course elements, rock climbing, and group initiatives. - Complete float plans. - On the water, I teach technical sea kayak paddling skills, coastal navigation, winds and tides, lightning safety, and route planning - On land, I teach wilderness camping and cooking skills, layering techniques, nutrition, hygiene, appropriate land usage, Leave No Trace ethics, and monitoring invasive species/island conservation zones

Senior Social Media Manager

2019 – 2021

- Create promotional strategies to increase readership and engagement of Lowe Down blog - Manage social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn) - Write copy, create videos and visual graphics to accompany promotional campaigns

Creative Planner

2021 – 2021

Pitch ideas, source materials, and create design for Maine surf and swim campaign; write copy and newsletter; budget and order inventory for store

Team Member

2020 – 2021

- Advised customers on gear, ding repairs, and local surf spots - Managed daily board and wetsuit rentals - Produced commercial photography content for Instagram

Creative Intern - Copy and Production

2020 – 2020

• Pitch ideas, write copy, and source images for Lowe’s, Arm & Hammer, Portland Press Herald, United Way and other campaigns   • Design and produce promotional video for Maine Huts and Trails   • Create and produce video series “Original Portland” for VIA's social media

Disc Jockey

2019 – 2020

- Run and record weekly two-hour radio show promoting local artists, sourcing music from records, CDs, and digital library - Review music to be added to college library, write music reviews for new albums

Summer Intern

2019 – 2019

- Produced two hour-long radio shows for Maine Calling - Screened calls, pitched show ideas, provided research, wrote billboards and promos, scripted interview questions, managed Maine Calling Instagram, assisted with other Maine Calling social media - Assisted with videography for in-depth look at the flea market industry in Maine for Maine Public Media

Bachelor's degree

2018 – 2022