Rose Lee
Documentary Filmmaker + Video Producer
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About Me.
I'm a Portland, OR, native based in the Pacific Northwest.
I pivoted to documentary production after spending four years working in multimedia journalism at publications including Newsweek, Portland Monthly Magazine, and INSIDER. As an independent filmmaker and video producer, I specialize in producing character-driven, slice-of-life profiles about individuals whose perspectives subvert mainstream conceptions of popular culture, mental health, and personal agency. I also enjoy working with mission-driven organizations to elevate their business and brand identity through video storytelling. My approach to narrative production is grounded in honesty, curiosity, and, perhaps, a dose of existentialism.
Interested in contracting a project or collaborating?
Feel free to reach out to me via email: roselolalee at gmail dot com
Thank you for visiting my site, cheers!
Work Experience
2025
Producer/Director
"Whidbey Island Alisha" (Portland, OR, and Whidbey Island,WA)
2024
Producer/Director
"Gary (the foodie)" (Portland, OR)
2023
2022-2023
Video Producer of Lifestyle & Entertainment
Newsweek Magazine
NW Digital LLC. (New York City)
2021-2022
Video Producer
Portland Monthly Magazine
Sagacity Media (Portland, OR)
2019-2020
Assistant to SVP, Publisher & CRO and Associate Publisher of Food Network Magazine and Pioneer Woman Magazine
Hearst Magazines (New York City)
2019
Editorial Fellowship, Food Video Writing for Food
FOOD INSIDER
Insider, Inc. (New York City)
Education
2020-2022
Master's Degree in Multimedia Journalism
University of Oregon
School of Journalism and Communications
I felt grateful for the opportunity to return to school to obtain my Master's Degree in Multimedia Journalism from the University of Oregon amid the chaos and uncertainty of a global pandemic. Studying Multimedia Journalism, which included technical and theoretical coursework, helped me improve my critical thinking, storytelling, and multimedia production skills.
2014-2018
Bachelor's Degree in
Integrated Marketing Communications,
Psychology Minor
Ithaca College
Roy H. Park School of Communications
I was drawn to Ithaca College due to its hands-on style of instruction and applied learning, specifically within the Roy H. Park School of Communications. Spending my undergraduate years at IC allowed me to dip my toes into media production through the school's student-run broadcast and digital channel, ICTV, and Ithaca's Spoon University chapter. My experiences at IC provided invaluable groundwork to propel me toward a career within New York City's colorful media landscape.
