Benjamin Michals

About

At Trivium Interactive, my focus lies in leading diverse teams and streamlining production processes to foster innovative storytelling through technology. My academic journey at Brown University, culminating in a B.A. in Computer Science and Music, has equipped me with a unique lens for creativity and innovation. As a Social Media Content Creator, my content has captivated millions, reflecting my proficiency in viral engagement and brand collaboration. My ambition is to continue merging artistic expression with digital realms, leveraging my leadership and project management skills to create impactful, engaging media experiences.

Experience

• Associate Producer · Trivium Interactive05-01-2023

  - Leading cross-functional teams to enhance production communication - Generating and Assigning JIRA tasks to track projects' progression for long-term planning - Ensuring project updates and communicating changes with clients and the development team - Creating and maintaining documentation for the internal team, such as meetings notes, assets trackers, and project report plan - Editing and presenting weekly presentations with the projects' status and updates - Setting up hardware and software for the milestone review sessions

• Social Media Content Creator · Self-employed05-01-2020

  - Independently negotiated and completed influencer brand deals with multiple Fortune 500 companies - Collaborations with Google, Meta, HBOMax, Reddit, BandLab, Possible Finance, Tab for a Cause, DateNight - Collaboration (3x) with media company 9GAG (9gag.com). Generating 27 Million views. - Grew personal social media profiles from scratch through creative viral videos and community engagement - TikTok: ~140K follower, 9 Million+ likes - Instagram: ~40K+ followers, 4 Million+ likes - Featured compilation video on Buzzfeed generating 1.5M views - Selected for first ever Instagram and TikTok Creator Fund Initiatives

• Technical Director and Strategy Consultant · TrustedRiders Inc.10-01-2022 – 12-01-2023

  - Record, edit and produce videos for training, promotional, and fundraising purposes - Design training modules for volunteer rideshare chaperones - Determine and implement best technical format/design for optimal user experience for users with a wide range of technical competency - Coordinate all technical systems for the non-profit including email accounts, website design and functionality, and video communication troubleshooting - Serve as a technical liaison between the TrustedRiders leadership and healthcare system partners around the country including Hawaii, Yale New Haven, CT, and Baltimore, MD

• Content Creator and Social Media Manager · Busker Music, LLC04-01-2022 – 05-01-2023

  - Develop and execute content strategy for pre-launch tech start-up @busker.music - Create and post audiovisual and graphic content for social media channels to increase engagement - Created consistent and compelling content with complete creative freedom - Over 1M views/distinct accounts reached, Increased follower count by 263% - Video reposted by the artist, SZA - Developed successful Music Fact Monday series - Coordinate and conduct live-streamed interviews with artists - Email artist managers/representatives to schedule interviews - Prepare thoroughly researched interview questions - Edit and upload interviews on-time for video publication on YouTube, Instagram and transcription for the Busker Music Blog - Write compelling copy and hashtag strategy for posts - Develop the brand visual strategy, design and execute eye catching cover photos and graphics for Instagram

• Official Instagram Reels Content Creator · Instagram08-01-2020 – 08-01-2022

  - Recruited as a member of the 2021 and 2022 Instagram Creator Programs - Created Instagram exclusive original short-form video content with full creative control - Worked with Instagram Community Managers to develop social media strategy and give platform feedback - Collaboration to support introduction of Instagram Reels and Remix feature to the platform - Deliver content used by Meta in Instagram Reels promotion to users - Created a how-to video for posting on the @InstagramCreators account - Support Product Management team with constructive product feedback in weekly meetings and two intensive platform use interviews with Meta project team in August 2022

Education

• Brown UniversityBachelors of Arts, Computer Science, Music, Honors

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