About benmakestv
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Industry ComedyDigitalPodcastingTelevision
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Sector Branded ContentBranded EntertainmentIntegrated MarketingOriginal ContentSocial MediaFilm Production
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Preferred Job Title DirectorLine ProducerProducerSupervising Producer
Summary
Hey there! I’m a producer and director of live broadcast and digital media. Interactivity is my specialty. I’ve worked with your favorite astrophysicist, your favorite weatherman, and your favorite shock-jock. Let’s make some cool stuff!
Experience
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2013
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
Digital Producer
I run audio and video for studio and remote recordings of the podcast, and oversee the content from pre-production through distribution. I work with partners to find new distribution and digital partnerships.
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2016 - 2017
Al Roker Entertainment
Director / Producer
I ran tech and strategy for high-quality live streams with brands and shows. Roker Media stayed ahead of trends in live-streaming and social media by partnering with social networks and testing new technologies. I was also the winner of a 2018 New York Emmy Award® (Interactivity) for my work as the technical director on Mario Armstrong’s Never Settle Show.
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2014 - 2016
Compound Media / The Anthony Cumia Show
Director / Producer
I directed over 900 hours of news & talk shows. I ran audio, video, graphics, social media, and remote production, along with producing and researching content. I created the branding of the shows, shaped the functionality of our website and apps, and oversaw the design and construction of the NYC studio.
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2013 - 2013
Conan on TBS
Control Room Intern
Assisted with control room operations and worked with the director, technical director, producers & writers during rehearsal and show tapings. I transcribed and summarized competing late night talk show monologues.
Education
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Ithaca College
Television / Radio
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Ithaca College
Integrated Marketing Communications Minor
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Ithaca College
Politics Minor