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nDash Writer Profile for Benjamin Butz-Weidner

Headline

Writer - Idea Simplifier - Storyteller

About Me

I'm a 26-year-old writer and photographer based in Philadelphia. I've written articles, blog posts, emails, and more! As well, I've worked across industries, as both a hired marketer and as a freelancer. Growing up in a small business family, I became interested in finance, marketing, and economics at a young age. I later moved to Montreal, Canada to attend McGill University, where I completed a double major in Political Science & History. At McGill I learned about the world while also leading research teams, and working as an essay tutor. It so happens that I also ran the business school's newspaper. 

Since graduating I've traveled, and worked various jobs: as a content writer, camp counselor, retail store manager, consultant, marketer, tour guide, teacher, parks & rec attendant, union organizer, and photographer. My myriad experiences have been eye-opening, and helped me build a sizable writing portfolio of personal, and professional work. You can see my full clippings here:

https://www.clippings.me/benbw

One important thing you should know: just because I haven't written about something before, doesn't mean I can't. I like a challenge, and I can research anything. 

Industries I Write About

Technology

Law & Politics

Business

Finance

Lifestyle

My Writing Samples

Our Nostalgic Collective: Why Instagram Dwells on a Bygone Era

Recent piece on contemporary artistic trends as seen on Instagram.

https://ben-j-bw.medium.com/our-nostalgic-collective-why-instagram-dwells-on-a-bygone-era-cbc9d7edeb3c

The top 10 cities to move to from New York or San Francisco

Listicle written for a client-company focused on remote work while I was working at 2K North.

https://www.acorn.work/the-top-10-cities-to-move-to-from-new-york-or-san-francisco/

10 Coachella Looks That Fancy Troubles Can't Get Over

I write fiction for fun, so writing in another's voice is no problem. See here, ghostwritten as the female founder of a boutique sunglasses company.

https://fancytroubles.com/blogs/fancy-troubles/10-coachella-looks-that-fancy-troubles-can-t-get-over

Interviews with Da Hongfei & Li Jun

An interview I conducted on behalf of MLG Blockchain at an event in Manhattan hosted in a skyscraper owned by the multi-billion Fosun Group. Covered emerging blockchain, and cryptocurrency happenings based out of China. This interview was later recirculated in other Medium publications.

https://medium.com/breathe-publication/interviews-with-da-hongfei-li-jun-9d0b2ddb22fc

Carvana: Too Easy To Come Good

In-depth article exploring Carvana's business model, practices, and background.

https://2knorth.com/carvana-too-easy-to-come-good/

Citizen Of The Week: Donte Fassett

Journalistic piece published in a local paper about a one father's journey to see kids across Philadelphia fed healthy meals.

https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/citizen-of-the-week-donte-fassett/

Experience

Associate

Worked writing content, planning events, and running social media for various clients.

Company: 2K North

I worked there from 2/2019 until 5/2020

Marketing & Partnerships Manager

Local Philly film lab, ran its social media, wrote newsletters, and built partnerships with relevant companies, such as Lomography. Had worked there on and off since 2012.

Company: PhotoLounge

I worked there from 2/2019 until 3/2020

Interpreter

Gave tours to visiting groups, such as schools, synagogues, senior groups, and other visitors. Also taught educational programming (in English and Spanish) about immigration to the US in K-12 schools throughout the Philadelphia area.

Company: National Museum of American Jewish History

I worked there from 1/2018 until 2/2020

Managing Editor

News magazine with weekly circulation to several thousand. Not only oversaw all copy, but built organization's ancillary operations, such as advertising, partnerships, and financial managements.

Company: The Bull & Bear

I worked there from 2/2016 until 6/2017

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