Benjamin Cohen Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Sydney, Nsw, Au

• Develop and distribute internal and external communications materials, such as press releases, briefing documents and social media content, for the Americas region (United States, Latin America and Canada)• Support communications and media activities for key businesses and shared services, including Macquarie Asset Management, Commodities and Global Markets, Macquarie Capital, and Macquarie Group Foundation; serve as spokesperson• Lead media relations for 10+ equity analysts and market strategists; coordinate print and broadcast interviews; distribute research to reporters; organize media trainings• Spearhead daily media highlights and monthly deal update newsletters sent to 3,200+ staff in the Americas• Manage external speaking requests for Americas staff, inclusive of reviewing presentation materials, developing talking points and supporting event sponsorships• Support issues management in close coordination with the businesses, Group Legal and Government Affairs• Provide portfolio companies with proactive and reactive communications support• Liaise with global counterparts and broader Corporate Affairs team to support regional and company-wide initiatives• Manage relationship with U.S.-based PR agency• Build and maintain relationships with reporters, producers and conference organizers; regularly secure coverage in top-tier national and trade publications• Actively manage and assess risk when making business decisions; work to protect and uphold corporate reputation• Oversee administration of Corporate Affairs Americas team (20+ people); assist with on-boarding of new team members• Member of Records Management Committee representing Corporate Affairs America

Morrisville, Nc, Us

Accounts: Quest Diagnostics, Sage Therapeutics, Novartis, VBI Vaccines, Axcella Health, Prothena

Morrisville, Nc, Us

• Supported biotechnology, biopharma & healthcare companies with corporate communications needs• Drafted briefing materials and media pitches, maintained media lists, compiled coverage reports, developed social media content and performed competitive analyses• Assisted C-suite executives with thought leadership and executive visibility through social media optimization and speaking engagements

• Managed the Daily Texan’s Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts• Reviewed and scheduled social media posts• Assisted social media staffers with drafting content for posts

• Drafted social media posts for the Daily Texan’s Twitter and Facebook accounts, which boast a combined 80,000+ followers• Reviewed social media analytics and strategized to increase engagement• Promoted Daily Texan stories on personal social media accounts

Austin, Tx, Us

• Represented Moody College to key audiences via tours and events • Shared Moody College news, stories and events in person and via social media channels • Provided feedback and input from the Moody student perspective for programs, marketing and communication efforts

Calgary, Alberta, Ca

• Worked with the Community & Workforce Giving team to develop communication plans and business cases for company partnerships• Utilized the company’s intranet and social media channels to highlight community investment initiatives• Managed the company’s Build Strong program in reviewing and assessing grant applications from 501(c)(3) organizations

London, England, Gb

• Monitored and compiled all Christie’s-related media coverage (newspapers, magazines, online/broadcast, etc.)• Reviewed and edited internal company communication distributed to employees globally; managed company intranet• Assisted in creating and distributing press announcements; responded to requests from journalists

Houston, Texas, Us

• Researched and planned the successful launch of Yammer as a new company communication tool to over 700 employees• Created internal and external company media announcements and press releases• Executed the company’s PR strategy with the marketing team

Bellaire, Texas, Us

Bellaire, Texas, Us

• Wrote weekly articles pertaining to people, things and activities in the Houston area that appear online and in print• Shot, edited, created and produced video content for online publication and social media • Performed in-depth interviews on-location for stories

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business/Corporate Communications

High School Diploma