Benjamin Hilgen
Homewood,IL
Summary
Ambitious audio and video producer determined to craft masterful and creative content for both mediums. Driven by teamwork, strong communication, and an open mind, I work hard to ensure that every piece of media produced is concise, organized, and entertaining.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Audio and Video Production Associate
Darvin Furniture and Mattress
Orland Park, IL
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted with the development of all radio and television advertisements.
- I took charge of organizing and booking in-house video shoots.
- Filmed and photographed in-store events.
- Organized and hosted monthly Zoom meetings with our ad agency.
Video Production Staff
Windy City Thunderbolts
Crestwood, IL
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Assisted in the setup and teardown of equipment for each game.
- Operated professional cameras for live broadcasts.
- I took on the role of technical director using vMix Pro live production software.
- Clipped game highlights to post on social media.
Production Assistant
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
02.2022 - 05.2024
- Assisted in setting up and tearing down all broadcast equipment.
- Served as a public address announcer for multiple sporting events.
- Operated Daktronics Show Control video board software for basketball and volleyball games.
- Worked with the technical director to produce the right camera shots during broadcasts.
Radio Station Manager
Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School
Flossmoor, IL
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Organized and supervised all radio shows after school hours.
- Ensured that the station was properly regulated by following FCC guidelines.
- Created PSAs and station IDs to fill commercial spots.
- Added music to the station per student request, as long as it was in accordance with regulation.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Arts - Broadcast And Cinematic Arts
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05-2024
Skills
- Adaptability
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe Audition
- Ability to work under pressure
- Adobe Photoshop
- Microsoft Office
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Event Planning
- Creativity
Timeline
Audio and Video Production Associate
Darvin Furniture and Mattress
08.2024 - Current
Video Production Staff
Windy City Thunderbolts
05.2023 - 07.2024
Production Assistant
Central Michigan University
02.2022 - 05.2024
Radio Station Manager
Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School
05.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Applied Arts - Broadcast And Cinematic Arts
Central Michigan University
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