Ben Rider

Ben Rider

Media OfficerLondon, United Kingdom
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Ben Rider

Ben Rider

Media OfficerLondon, United Kingdom
About me
Supporting Friends of the Earth's campaigns towards healthier people and planet with media activity across national and regional press, broadcast, lifestyle titles, digital channels and more. I am always looking into new ways to approach a campaign and get the key messages out there, trying out new creative ideas to get the best results. MA graduate of the University of Birmingham.
Projects
  • Interview With Mr. Motivator
    Interview With Mr. MotivatorAn example of my interviews with media personalities. Here me and my colleagues spoke to Mr. Motivator after his performance at Eden Festival 2013.
  • Personal Blog
    Personal BlogWriting content on topics varying from travel, food, film to music. Using creative language and imaginative metaphors to make the content interesting and engaging.
Projects credited in
  • Friends of the earth
    Friends of the earth
Work history
    Friends Of The Earth logo
    Friends Of The Earth logo
    Media OfficerFriends Of The Earth
    London, United KingdomFull Time
    By sourcing a variety of exciting stories from across the organisation, and working with journalists at a wide range of media outlets I engage new audiences, increase brand awareness, apply pressure on companies and policy makers, and inspire people to do their bit for the planet. It is crucial that these stories sit well across digital and social media content, in order to ensure maximum impact. Responding to short lead news opportunities. Drafting quotes and reactions on behalf of the organisation to ensure that Friends of the Earth can quickly and effectively land media coverage in reaction to breaking environmental news stories. My focus issues include increasing tree cover, fighting plastic pollution, and boosting urban nature.
    Project Intern
    Project intern, as part of the Leonardo Da Vinci programme. I researched, planned and put together an interactive video exhibit on the etymology of Flamenco, working under pressure to a tight deadline prior to Christmas. This exhibit went on display on the 18th December 2014, with further languages due to be added. My work is presented in the museum’s exhibition area so requires a great amount of attention to detail and demonstrates my proficiency in written communication. Since my return to England in late December I have been working with the Spanish team there to translate my work into Spanish, German and Italian. I further assisted the museum with a number of projects with a specific focus on English speaking visitors. This included improving the translation and history found in their English guide book along with the captions found throughout the museum. My role here extended to taking groups of tourists and students on tours around the museum. This enabled me to develop my practical skills in Spanish speaking.
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Skills
  • Marketing PR
  • Music Journalism
  • Creative Writing
  • Radio Presenting
  • Verbal Communication
  • Event Curator
  • Written Communication
  • Radio Copywriting
Education
    Medieval Studies
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    Medieval History, with a focus on the Ottoman Empire
    History
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    Specialism on relations between the West and others
Awards
    SEOTY - Above and Beyond
    Winner of the regional level award for going above and beyond the call of duty in my work as a student mentor. http://www.nases.org.uk/main-menu/nases-events/seoty