Elaine Seward
About Elaine Seward
Elaine Seward is a Senior Video Producer and Social Media Director at the American Chemical Society, where she has significantly grown the organization's social media presence. Her work has been featured in prominent publications and she has produced over 50 videos that collectively garnered more than 7 million views on YouTube.
Work at American Chemical Society
Elaine Seward has served as the Senior Video Producer and Social Media Director at the American Chemical Society since 2011. In this role, she has developed and managed the organization’s most popular social media platform, achieving a growth rate of over 100% each year. By the end of 2016, she had successfully built a substantial following, with a quarter of a million Facebook followers and 6,500 Twitter followers. Seward has produced over 50 videos for the platform, which have collectively garnered more than 7 million views on YouTube.
Education and Expertise
Elaine Seward's educational background includes a Master of Fine Arts in Communication and Film from American University, where she studied from 2008 to 2011. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Lycoming College, completed between 2004 and 2008. Additionally, she studied Design at the School of Motion from 2016 to 2017. This diverse educational foundation supports her expertise in video production and social media management.
Background
Before her tenure at the American Chemical Society, Elaine Seward worked as an Assistant Motion Graphics Designer at Rhed Pixel for 10 months in 2010-2011 in Falls Church, Virginia. This early experience in motion graphics contributed to her skill set in video production and design, which she has further developed throughout her career.
Achievements
Elaine Seward's work has been recognized in major publications, including Buzzfeed, Washington Post, Scientific American, and the New York Times. Notably, two of her videos were featured on NBC’s Today Show, showcasing her impactful content creation. Additionally, one of her infographic designs was utilized by Morgan Freeman’s production company for the show FOOD: FACT OR FICTION.