Benjamin van Bloem

Benjamin Van Bloem is a Media Analyst at Media Matters for America since May 2022, focusing on analyzing cable news messaging and contributing to extensive studies. Previously, Benjamin served as Tasting Room Manager at Hidden Hills Farm & Vineyard and has experience as a Wine Associate/Bartender at Big Cork Vineyards, where a strong knowledge of wine was applied. In the education sector, Benjamin spent four years as a Substitute Teacher for Frederick County Public Schools, specializing in social sciences. Additional roles include Assistant Manager at Hidden Hills Winery, Cultivator at HMS Health LLC, and Manager at Viniculture, overseeing staffing and inventory management. Benjamin's early career involved being a Staff Assistant in the Office of Congressman John K. Delaney and an Administrative Assistant in the Department of Early Childhood Education. Benjamin holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and International Relations from Salisbury University, completed in 2018.