Benjamin Miller is a producer, designer, and writer of video, online media, and marketing-type things.
He trained in graphic design and advertising; developed his marketing and writing skills while cranking out proposals for a Minneapolis experiential marketing agency; and honed his video, photo, and social media content production skills working for nationally broadcast public radio music show Live from Here / A Prairie Home Companion. Learn more about his expertise and experience below 👇🏻 He’s a friendly dude who builds great relationships with internal and external teams and he'd love to help your organization pump up its visual media and digital communication. When Ben’s not biking around Brooklyn, you might find him singing country songs with Minneapolis band The Federales or attempting to record moderately psychedelic folk rock in his living room.
Visual media & digital communication
Launched multiple video products and social channels for an iconic public radio show
Managed digital archives, paid social, and email newsletters
Built strong relationships with internal and external teams
Expertise
Video, photo, and audio production — on-site and virtual
Social media and email — content, management, and marketing
Writing, editing, and researching
Graphic design for digital and print
Live event marketing and production
Adobe Design Suite and Affinity design software; Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere; Wirecast; Livestream Studio; OBS; Blackmagic switchers and streaming equipment; Panasonic, Canon, and Sony PTZ, mirrorless, and DSLR cameras; AJA encoders and recorders; multiple CMS; HTML and CSS; Logic Pro; YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Vimeo video management
New York City Center
Website Manager & Video Producer
December 2021 - Present
Roulette Intermedium
Livestream Producer
September 2020 - December 2021
Launched the first streaming-only season for an organization dedicated to supporting new and adventurous art
Produced and directed over 90 live streamed performances thus far, incorporating robotic cameras and a variety of live and pre-recorded visual media
Set up and updated PTZ camera and stream encoding systems
Trained additional freelance livestream operators
Developed live stream procedures and streaming offerings for rental clients
Freelance production
October 2020 - Present
Planned and directed various live-streamed events, including Chris Thile’s three-part Music Is Life Is Music masterclass and a concert series at Conveyor Studios in Brooklyn.
Live from Here with Chris Thile
A Prairie Home Companion
The Writer’s Almanac
Digital Producer
April 2011 - July 2020
Created and managed visual and digital content for a weekly music variety show and a daily poetry digest broadcast nationally on public radio
Produced more than 75 live video streams for weekly broadcasts
Filmed and edited 3000+ live show segments, online promotional clips, highlight reels, and more
Managed social media channels, digital advertising, and email newsletters (including the show’s YouTube channel, which recently hit 60 million views and 155,000 subscribers)
Shot and edited live show photos and promotional images
Created and managed website content, including archival audio
Designed and produced merchandise and promotional items — logos, clothing, postcards, playbills, and more
Managed digital and visual content and promotion in a variety of environments, including weekly traveling shows, cross-country bus tours, and international cruises
INNOVA Marketing
Senior Manager, Marketing Services
November 2005 - April 2011
Led the development of marketing communications for an experiential marketing agency serving Fortune 500 brands
Wrote and designed sales proposals and agency marketing materials — from executive presentations and decks to press releases, websites, and awards submissions
Created and managed “The Instigators,” a proprietary campaign designed to merge face-to-face marketing and social media tactics
Developed campaign creative, including brand identity briefs and consumer interactions
Designed and managed production of program elements, including microsites, branded signage and tents and vehicle graphics