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Ben Risinger
Principal at Somnium Media & Founder/OnAir Host @ DoItIndy
 
Bio
Principal at Somnium Media - a full service communications company in Indianapolis, Ind. Founder of viral video show that highlights Top 5 events in Indianapolis each week.
Over 12 years experience as a public relations professional.
 
Location
Indianapolis, IN
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Experience
 
 
Company
Somnium Media
 
Role
Principal
 
From
April 2012 - Present
 
Description
Full service media and communications company located in Indianapolis, Ind. Our services include branding/creative, public relations, social media and more. How can we help your dream today?
 
Location
Indianapolis, Ind.
 
Website
http://www.somniummedia.com
Company
DoItIndy
Role
Founder/On-Air Personality
From
November 2010 - Present
Description
A weekly viral video that let's the people of Indianapolis know the Top 5 urban events each week in the 465 Loop. Each week you can watch DoItIndy on Fox 59 WXIN Indianapolis on Saturday at 9:15 a.m. giving you the Weekend 3.
In charge of creative content for videos, media relations with different partners/venues, social media plans and execution (Facebook/Twitter/YouTube), sponsorship solicitation and administrative duties.
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Website
http://www.doitindy.com
Company
BWR Marketing & PR
Role
President
From
February 2007 - March 2012
Description
Freelance public relations professional. Graphic Design, Branding, Social Media, Media Relations, Creative Writing. I am a one stop public relations shop that can help you with any need in the communications realm.
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Website
http://www.bwrisinger.com
Company
American Cancer Society
Role
Community Representative
From
October 2007 - April 2010
Description
Fundraiser and Events Coordinator for Indianapolis office of the American Cancer Society. In charge of three local Relay For Life events as well as the Indianapolis Coaches vs. Cancer program.
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Website
http://www.cancer.org
Company
All Star Vacation Homes
Role
Marketing Coordinator
From
October 2005 - February 2007
Description
Assisted the VP of Marketing and CEO on daily basis. Coordinated all website updates, graphic design work, photography and email/ad campaigns.
Location
Kissimmee, FL
Website
http://www.allstarvacationhomes.com
Company
Bluffton University
Role
Sports Information Director
From
June 2003 - October 2005
Description
Ran cost efficient NCAA Division III sports information office. In charge of all public relations, media relations and marketing duties. Ran student staff of nine gameday assistants and two interns throughout the year.
Location
Bluffton, OH
Website
http://www.blufftonbeavers.com
Company
Moonstruck Chocolate Co.
Role
General Manager
From
January 2001 - January 2003
Description
Responsible for daily operations and management of chocolate/dessert cafe. Designed and developed incentive programs as well as all communications efforts for store.
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Website
http://www.moonstruckchocolate.com
Company
Anderson Herald Bulletin
Role
Sports Reporter
From
August 1999 - June 2001
Description
Sports reporter and page designer for the Anderson Herald Bulletin. Covered all athletics from amateur to professional in the Indiana area. Designed sports pages and agate scoreboard page as needed.
Location
Anderson, IN
Website
http://www.theheraldbulletin.com
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Education
 
 
University
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis
 
Degree
Master of Arts in Public Relat
 
From
June 2010 - Present
 
Location
Indianapolis, IN
University
Anderson University
Degree
Bachelor of Arts in Communicat
From
1996 - 2001
Location
Anderson, IN
 
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