Benjamin Grundhauser
Maple Grove,MN
Summary
Communications professional with robust experience creating and managing internal and external communications. Skilled in crafting clear and compelling content, with a strong focus on team collaboration to consistently achieve results. Reliable and adaptable, excelling in dynamic environments and meeting changing needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications Specialist
Optum
12.2024 - Current
- Create and manage content for Optum internal channels including Sparq, Viva Engage and Salesforce, often juggling multiple projects and varying deadlines.
- Developed and refined editorial planning across Optum Communications using Opal to enhance overall visibility, collaboration and accountability.
- Built relationships with cross-functional teams to understand each Optum business and develop content that enhances reputation and meets the needs of the audience.
- Analyze communication metrics to assess effectiveness, driving continuous improvement in outreach efforts.
- Work with design team to enhance content through visuals including photos, graphics and videos.
Editor-Southwest News Media
Media News Group
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Hired to lead and manage a team of reporters to produce six weekly newspapers covering numerous communities in the southwest metro
- Responsible for all aspects of print and digital content, including editing, reporting, headline writing and instruction for design staff to create a compelling product
- Fostered relationships with reporters, designers and community members through an investigative lens to create more impactful content
- Utilized webpage management skills to update homepage to drive and engage traffic
- Provided constructive feedback to reporters to enhance writing quality, clarity and conciseness that created more in-depth content
Night Editor
Forum Communications
07.2022 - 02.2024
- Edited and proofread content produced by reporters at The Forum, North Dakota's largest daily newspaper
- Worked with night reporter covering city, county and school meetings to further enhance coverage affecting the community
- Managed print production of newspapers on a nightly basis, including covering breaking news, communicating with designers and crafting compelling headlines to attract readers
- Operated in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment that required keen attention to detail to meet expectations.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Assistant Content Editor
SportsEngine
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Operated the Minnesota High School Hubs website, which covered high school sports in the Twin Cities metro
- Co-lead a team of reporters and photographers that produced weekly stories and game coverage that went beyond a basic sports story
- Identified top games throughout the region to spotlight and cover as part of a weekly Top Games package
- Handled tight deadlines while juggling editing and designing of webpage.
Freelance Reporter
SportsEngine
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Covered high school sports for the Minnesota High School Hubs website
- Uncovered unique story angles through research and interviews to craft a compelling narrative beyond a sports recap
- Kept readers updated by posting live commentary online through Twitter and the hubs website.
Production Editor
Forum Communications
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Undertook a new role managing print production that involved communication between newspaper editors and designers to streamline daily production
- Managed the layout of four North Dakota daily newspapers, including the Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, Grand Forks Herald, Jamestown Sun and Dickinson Press
- Budgeted pages, proofread copy and communicated with designers on a nightly basis, requiring constant attention to detail.
Public Information Reporter
Forum Communications
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Updated and managed the nightly production of the Forum of Fargo-Moorhead newspaper
- Wrote news briefs, sports recaps and scoreboard listings.
Education
Journalism -
North Dakota State University
Fargo, North Dakota05.2019
Skills
- Editing
- Writing
- Detail oriented
- Communications
- Storyteller
- Strategic planning
Timeline
Communications Specialist
Optum
12.2024 - Current
Editor-Southwest News Media
Media News Group
02.2024 - 04.2024
Assistant Content Editor
SportsEngine
08.2022 - 06.2023
Night Editor
Forum Communications
07.2022 - 02.2024
Production Editor
Forum Communications
09.2021 - 07.2022
Freelance Reporter
SportsEngine
08.2019 - 08.2022
Public Information Reporter
Forum Communications
08.2019 - 08.2021
Journalism -
North Dakota State University
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