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Ben Matheson

Nome, Alaska and Minnesota

mathesonben[at] gmail [dot] com 507.402.4723 benmatheson.com

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts (2009) Magna Cum Laude. Luther College, Decorah, Iowa.
Major: Communication Studies, Minor: International Studies.
GPA 3.7. Senior thesis: In Type We Trust: Typography and National Identity in the Age of International Style and Globalization.

EXPERIENCE

News Reporter(June 2010- Present)

KNOM Radio, Nome, Alaska

I report, research, and produce news and feature stories and broadcast daily newscasts.
I report from remote communities in Western Alaska and cover statewide issues and politics.
I occasionally contribute to the Alaska Public Radio Network newscasts.

Intern (November 2009- May 2010)

Fast Horse Inc, Minneapolis, MN

Provided support for media relations, market research, promotional events, and other projects.
Coordinated video projects and designed presentations, twitter backgrounds, etc.
Researched and wrote for media kits, social media content, and additional promotional materials.

Social Media Coordinator (January 2010- May 2010)

Finnegans Irish Amber, Minneapolis, MN

Vice President of Creativity and Innovation (2008-2009)

Luther College Entrepreneurship Club, Decorah, IA

Founded and led the “Think Tank” group for current or future student entrepreneurs to collaborate, share ideas, network, and discuss topics related to entrepreneurship.
Conducted public relations research and consulting for the Spectrum Network.
Served as a session moderator at the 2008 College Entrepreneurs Organization National Conference.

Web Editor and DJ (2008-2009)

KWLC radio, Decorah, IA

Coordinated online audio and written content for college radio station.
Launched social media (facebook, twitter) outreach and advertising.
Hosted weekly radio show and produced halftime news content for sporting events.

Lead Photographer (2005-2009)

Luther College Sports Information Department, Decorah, IA

Design and Web Editor (2005-2007)

Luther Review (student-run newsmagazine), Decorah, IA

Coordinated the publication’s design cycle from concept to print and web publication.
Authored a monthly editorial graphic column.
Led a complete redesign of the magazine and website.

Consular and Political & Economic Intern (Fall 2007)

United States Department of State

American Embassy, Oslo, Norway – Consular & Political/Economic Sections

Assisted citizens with passports and federal services.
Researched and reported political issues, wrote Ambassadorial briefing memos, and translated documents.
Coordinated Embassy visits and special events, worked closely with colleagues at Norwegian MFA.
Worked extensively with energy and environmental issues in the High North.

Head Cook & Staff Supervisor (2007-2008)

Concordia Language Villages, Norwegian Village –Skogfjorden

Hired and supervised a staff of 8, wrote culturally authentic menus, ordered food, and managed a budget.
Managed food production, led staff training, and coordinated organization-wide sanitation certification.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Studied in Denmark as a Rotary Exchange student, 2004-2005.
Proficient in Danish and Norwegian (working language experience with State Department) and some Spanish experience.
Senior paper was presented at the 2009 National Conference on Undergraduate Research.
Member of Lambda Pi Eta – National Communication Honor Society.
Luther College Presidential Scholarship recipient.
Luther College Dean’s List, 2005-2009.

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