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eleanor vassili

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I’m Eleanor Vassili, a New York–based podcast and radio producer with a background spanning documentary work, narrative audio, and two-way interview formats.

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I’m Eleanor Vassili, a New York–based podcast and radio producer with a background spanning documentary work, narrative audio, and two-way interview formats. I love building episodes from the ground up—staying on top of timely themes in science, mental health, mindfulness, and wellbeing, then researching, vetting, and booking guests who can share both expertise and a human story.

Across my roles—from producing for 10% Happier and leading development at StoryCorps to shaping segments for NPR’s Morning Edition—I specialize in guiding interviews, distilling complex material into clear narrative arcs, and editing audio and video so the final piece feels alive. I’m especially drawn to work that’s emotionally resonant and responsibly reported, and I also enjoy creating social clip packages that bring stories to wider audiences.

  • 10 years' experience
  • Joined September 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Non-Profit Organization

Work experience· 8 roles

Podcast Producer · 10% Happier PodcastJan 2024 – Jan 2026 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Developed timely episode ideas and identified potential guests in science, mental health, mindfulness, and wellbeing. Led guest research, vetting, pitching, and booking while building relationships with talent and representatives. Conducted in-depth pre-interviews, created guest briefs, and supported host-ready themes, questions, and personal story angles. Edited full-length audio/video episodes and packaged social clips for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

Story Researcher / Producer · Where the Buffalo RoamJan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 11 mos

Developed and produced documentary-style stories and branded campaigns for clients including Google, Android, and Coinbase. Researched subjects and story ideas, sourced characters, and guided projects from development through production.

Lead Podcast Producer · StoryCorpsJan 2021 – Jan 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Led production of original stories for the StoryCorps Podcast from NPR, handling pitch and booking through recording and editing. Wrote scripts and coached hosts and storytellers to shape intimate, emotionally resonant narrative arcs.

Story Producer · Temple University — The Ongoing Revolution ProjectJan 2019 – Jan 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Morning Edition Producer · NPRJan 2019 – Jan 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Mobile FacilitatorJan 2018 – Jan 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo
Senior Podcast Producer · StoryCorpsJan 2018 – Jan 2023 · 5 yrs 1 mo
Assistant Video Editor · Bunny Lake FilmsJan 2014 – Jan 2016 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Education

Media Studies · Hunter College — Media Studies2016 – 2018
Documentary Film & Video Editing · The Edit Center — Documentary Film & Video Editing2012 – 2013
Community Health · Western Washington University — Community Health2002 – 2004

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