Benjamin Shapiro

Director of Content Marketing & Audience Development at Found

Benjamin Shapiro's work experience is as follows:

Benjamin worked as the Director of Content Marketing & Audience Development at Found starting from April 2023. Prior to that, they were employed at Squarespace as the Associate Director of Content from November 2020 to March 2023.

From May 2017 to November 2020, Benjamin held the position of Head of Creator Content at Spotify. Benjamin was responsible for developing and providing educational and inspirational content for various creator cohorts.

Before their time at Spotify, Benjamin worked at The New Yorker as a Contributing Writer from January 2009 to January 2019. During their tenure, they focused on the "Goings On About Town" section and wrote listings, original pieces, and longform essays for the magazine.

In 2016, Benjamin served as the Director of Content Development at COMPLEX and helped the brand enhance its content quality and distribution strategies.

From 2011 to 2016, Benjamin worked at VICE Media, Inc. as the Senior Editor of VICE Magazine and Editor-In-Chief of Noisey. Benjamin played a crucial role in developing and producing impactful editorial, video, and television content.

From January 2012 to May 2014, Benjamin was the Head Programmer at Spectacle Theater, where they curated and screened lost and forgotten films, managed licensing deals, developed alliances, and handled promotions and screenings.

Overall, Benjamin Shapiro has gained extensive experience in content marketing, content development, and editorial roles in various media organizations.

Benjamin Shapiro pursued their higher education by first attending Sarah Lawrence College from 2002 to 2006. During this time, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus on Liberal Arts, specifically English and Media Studies. Later on, from 2009 to 2011, Shapiro pursued further education at NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Benjamin successfully completed a Master of Arts degree in the field of Media/Cinema Studies.

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  • Director of Content Marketing & Audience Development

    April, 2023 - present