Jacob Shipley

Jacob Shipley is an accomplished social media strategist with extensive experience leading and creating digital content across various platforms. Currently serving as Head of Social Media at Benzinga, Jacob's leadership has driven significant growth, with over 300,000 new followers in just five months. As a Creator at Social Studies since January 2020, Jacob engages a community of over 10,000 social media professionals by developing databases and case studies to enhance their practices. Previous roles include contributions to Life.Church as part of the YouVersion team, where Jacob managed organic social media strategies, and experience as a Marketing Intern and Filmmaker at the University of Missouri-Columbia, focusing on video content for recruitment and outreach. Jacob holds Bachelor's degrees in Journalism and Advertising from the University of Missouri-Columbia and the Missouri School of Journalism.