Ellen Rudge

Background

About Ellen Rudge

Enthusiastic communications professional with a passion for digital and social media. Experienced in delivering communications projects in a higher education and non-for-profit setting using strong expertise in content management, PR campaign management, producing engaging written content, event management, social media, photography and video production, design and communications planning. Career highlights include- Discovery of King Richard (described by the Guardian as ‘one of the most successful UK university media operations ever’)- Breaking the Vardyquake story which was named runner-up for a Guardian Marketing and Communications Campaign award and shortlisted for a Heist award- Discovery of Beagle 2 on Mars (the most-watched video on the University of Leicester’s YouTube channel)- Video interview with Tim Peake (which he described as the most professional interview he had ever had!)-Leading the production and launch of monthly video news programme 'Leicester in Focus' which delivers news to the University community- Leading and implementing rebrand of University of Leicester Students' Union- Leading and delivering University of Leicester Students' Union new website- Successful delivery of Freshers 2018 and 2019 campaigns including Freshers' Fair- Line-managed a team comprising three full time staff and 26 student staff- Leading Cornwall VSF website project and brand refresh- Comms lead for VCSE collaborative projects including the Community Gateway and Community Hub network.