Rowena DeLaRosa
Queens,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented communications professional with extensive experience in media production, project coordination, and storytelling. Adept at interviewing, writing, organizing digital assets, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders and Passionate about educational equity, and committed to using communications as a tool for impact. Currently transitioning from media production to nonprofit communications, bringing transferable skills in audience engagement, operations, and creative development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Producer – Post | Worst Cooks in America (Seasons 9–30)
Food Network / All3-Objective Media / Optomen
New York, USA
03.2016 - 12.2024
- Produced human-centered content by collaborating with editors and interviewing participants—skills aligned with CSF’s storytelling and alumni engagement needs.
- Maintained detailed documentation and tracking of digital media assets, post-production workflows, and stakeholder communications.
- Balanced creative messaging with scheduling, budget, and compliance constraints.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams and talent to deliver polished, accessible stories to national audiences.
Co-Executive Producer – Post | Buddy vs. Duff (Season 1)
Food Network / Optomen
New York, USA
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Oversaw editorial logistics and coordinated fast-paced deliverables across departments and external vendors.
- Helped manage media assets and storylines, ensuring message clarity and audience impact.
Executive Producer / Field Showrunner | Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition (Season 9)
Food Network / Optomen
New York, USA
03.2016 - 08.2016
- Led team-wide planning for multi-week studio production, including event-style scheduling and day-to-day communications.
- Built strong relationships across crews, talent, and executives—parallel to engaging alumni and partner communities.
- Directed crew members in all stages of filming to ensure quality results were achieved.
Supervising Producer – Multiple Series
Various Networks: MTV, Roku, Spike, Cooking Channel
Various Locations
01.2009 - 12.2015
- Created and managed content for diverse audiences across reality, competition, and lifestyle formats.
- Conducted research, developed story arcs, and coordinated production logistics with attention to detail.
- Oversaw field production, schedule execution, and team communications.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Skills
- Interviewing & Story Development
- Written & Verbal Communication
- Digital Asset Management
- Project Coordination & Event Support
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Google Workspace
- Avid Media Composer
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Frameio
- Canva
- Professional Phone Presence
Additional Information
Passionate about education access, family empowerment, and values-driven communication, Experienced working across NYC’s five boroughs on community-based projects, Eager to grow within a collaborative nonprofit team
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Co-Executive Producer – Post | Buddy vs. Duff (Season 1)
Food Network / Optomen
03.2018 - 09.2018
Executive Producer – Post | Worst Cooks in America (Seasons 9–30)
Food Network / All3-Objective Media / Optomen
03.2016 - 12.2024
Executive Producer / Field Showrunner | Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition (Season 9)
Food Network / Optomen
03.2016 - 08.2016
Supervising Producer – Multiple Series
Various Networks: MTV, Roku, Spike, Cooking Channel
01.2009 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Arts -
William Paterson University of New Jersey
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