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Ella Hestand

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Education

Texas Christian University

Intended Graduation: December 2025
B.S. in Sports Broadcasting and Journalism

A Bit About Me

I am a Texas native aspiring to pursue a career in sports documentary filmmaking and looking to obtain my M.F.A. in Documentary Production. I live a life defined by servant leadership and pride myself in my ability to make intentional connections with others. I am a storyteller at heart with a specific passion for real-world, unscripted sports stories.

Experience

Oct 2024 - April 2025

PRODUCTION TRUCK INTERN

MAVS TV
Internship

Aug 2024 - Dec 2024

DOCUMENTARY DIRECTOR

The Roditi Rule, TCU FTDM

May 2024 - Present

MEDIA TEAM SUPERVISOR

Camp Cho-Yeh
Seasonal

Sep 2023 - Present

SHIFT LEAD

Mamaka Bowls
Part-Time

February 2023 - Present

BROADCAST CREW MEMBER

TCU Sports Broadcasting
Freelance

Shadowed freelancers working on Dallas Mavericks broadcasts on MAVS TV, learning how to produce professional-level broadcasts for graphics, audio, tape, video and bug. Operated Xpression graphics for pregame and halftime shows. Tracked sponsored elements and occasionally assisted with background promotional elements for pregame shows in the plaza.

Led a crew of 11 students through a one-semester sports documentary. Determined the creative direction of the film and developed the primary themes. Drafted questions and interviewed key figures to the story, then broke down transcripts and oversaw the writing process. Transferred outline script into A/V script and oversaw the editing process. Led weekly production meetings alongside the student producer. The Roditi Rule won the Award of Excellence in the Student Sports Competition at the 2025 BEA Festival of Media Arts.

Led a media team of 3-10 photographers for 13 weeks, assigning schedules and delegating responsibilities each week. Team was responsible for capturing a photo a day of each camper, editing on Lightroom and uploading 300+ photos each day to Campanion. Scheduled and completed one-on-one check-ins with each team member on a weekly basis. Ensured team’s work fell within Cho-Yeh’s brand guidelines and evaluated their work for marketing potential. Handled parent requests and complaints, addressing issues and needs in a timely manner. Edited staff recap videos on Premiere Pro.

Act as the store expert in the absence of managers. Delegate tasks to blenders, managing their breaks and ensuring that the four pillars of operational success are upheld. 

Crewed on TCU's ESPN+ broadcasts of volleyball, basketball and baseball as producer, director, associate producer, assistant director, technical director, graphics operator, bug operator, EVS operator, camera operator and utility.

Involvement & Volunteering

PARADOX COLLEGE
2022 - Present
Currently serve as the College Night Lead, coordinating weekly volunteers and ensuring Wednesday night gatherings run smoothly. Delegate tasks to sub-leads to build up young leaders. Also, led a discipleship small group for two years, helped plan community events, met with students looking to get connected to the ministry and served on creative team as a photographer.
EXODUS RETREAT
2023 - Present
A retreat designed to help plug first-years and transfers into a local church. Currently gearing up to serve as a counselor, leading a small group with two co's. In 2024, led the media team and upheld branding guidelines. In 2023, served as a photographer on the media team. 
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