Benjamin Kaplan Email & Phone Number

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

-Produces a wide variety of content and communications across multiple platforms, including management of the Senator’s social media and official website, copywriting press releases for distribution by local news outlets, letters of support and testimony for legislative initiatives-Assists Legislative Director in developing amendment and bill language, as.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Greater Boston Area

-Acted as the primary intermediary between the Representative, residents, local officials, and other stakeholders of the four-town legislative direct that is the 8th Middlesex County-Responsible for all aspects of the Representative’s calendar, scheduling both online and in-person meetings, event planning, and media appearances, as well as coordinating.

Holliston, MA

The Holliston Reporter is a hyperlocal online publication. I interned here over the 2016 and 2017 summers and continue to contribute articles during the year when I am on break from school. During my internship some of my responsibilities included:- Publishing duties included: fostering relationships with potential advertisers, maintaining the website.

Ithaca, New York Area

Wrote for this highly respected college publication as the beat writer for the faculty council as well as a general reporter. I have covered current events both on and off campus that are important to the community including: cultural gatherings, car crashes, and new policies being implemented at the college.Some of my responsibilities included:- Writing.

Greater Boston Area

Legislative intern for Senator Karen Spilka of the 2nd Middlesex and Norfolk District, Senate President and Chair of Senate Ways and Means Committee.- Produced memos and briefings on a variety of topics from local projects to legislature overviews- Drafted and produced a large amount of campaign materials (including event invitations and welcome to the.

London, United Kingdom

-Responsible for keeping track of local and international activist happenings in the London/United Kingdom area-Maintained relationships with a number of different activist groups-Write and pitch news, profiles, and features for bi-monthly issues

Boston, MA

Legislative intern for Representative Carolyn Dykema of the 2nd Middlesex and Norfolk District-Researched and produced bill briefings -Attended hearings on a variety of legislative matters and produced detailed summaries-Produced a summer newsletter for constituents-Maintained a presence on the Representative’s social media platforms

Syd's Opened Lid was an online arts and culture magazine that I wrote for over the summer my junior year of high school. I submitted a number of articles ranging in topic from politics to the arts.