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I’m Ben Spivak, a Creative Studio Operations leader with 20+ years bridging creative production, studio systems, and strategic marketing. I’ve designed operational frameworks that empower high-performing teams to deliver campaigns, brand experiences, and corporate communications, managing end-to-end programs worth nearly $1B across global brands. My work blends art and commerce, and I’ve earned Sundance Audience Award, SXSW Finalist honors, Emmy nominations, and partnered with leaders including Jeff Bezos and Eric Schmidt bringing major hardware and services to market for Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, and Microsoft.
I thrive on developing creative teams, nurturing cross-disciplinary collaboration, and aligning creative work with business goals. I lead with a collaborative, accountability-driven approach, building scalable studio systems and processes, from resource modeling to procurement and legal/Business Affairs, ensuring quality, speed, and impact across campaigns, experiences, and live events.
Work Experience
VP, Creative Production & Operations at FleishmanHillard
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025Led complex creative processes from concept to delivery, balancing operational rigor with creative freedom to preserve integrity and impact. Partnered with marketing, design, and executive leadership to establish workflows and feedback loops, aligning strategy, storytelling, and execution across campaigns, experiences, and live events. Mentored multidisciplinary teams to foster collaboration, accountability, and creative confidence, elevating quality and efficiency across disciplines.
Senior Director, Creative Client Services at SGK
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023Oversaw creative operations and client partnerships for major tech brands, leading a 20+ person cross-functional team delivering thousands of assets across product launches, campaigns, and global marketing platforms. Streamlined processes and resource models to improve accuracy, consistency, and speed while maintaining creative integrity and stakeholder alignment. Collaborated with senior creatives and brand leaders to nurture cohesion and uphold standards of craft.
Executive Producer at The Atlantic
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020Partnered with creative and editorial leadership to conceive and deliver integrated brand campaigns that expanded The Atlantic’s in-house studio capabilities and positioned it as a trusted creative partner for global clients. Oversaw production, business affairs, and vendor management across multi-year programs, developing streamlined systems for pitching, contracting, licensing, and creative approvals that improved efficiency and accountability. Guided cross-functional teams through complex storytelling and content delivery processes, balancing journalistic integrity with brand objectives to produce award-winning campaigns recognized for craft and performance.
SVP, Integrated Production at Rokkan
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018Directed large-scale integrated production across digital, social, broadcast, and experiential channels, managing thousands of deliverables and ensuring alignment between creative vision and operational execution. Built and sustained in-house production and post capabilities, scaling teams and staffing models to meet evolving campaign demands while reducing turnaround times and improving quality. Partnered with creative, strategy, and technology leads to design scalable systems and resourcing structures that strengthened team retention, maintained operational continuity, and supported global brand consistency.
Managing Partner, Executive Producer, and Creative Director at Eyeball
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2017Scaled a boutique design studio into a bi-coastal creative agency, building the operational backbone that supported 10× growth while maintaining artistic integrity and innovation. Directed end-to-end creative production across broadcast, digital, and experiential platforms, establishing processes, pipelines, and staffing models that unified design, animation, and live-action teams under a shared creative vision. Mentored multidisciplinary teams to foster leadership, accountability, and craft, delivering award-winning work recognized by Sundance, SXSW, and NY Magazine.
Executive Producer at Tronic
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007Produced large-scale experiential campaigns integrating design, animation, and emerging technologies across retail, architectural, and digital environments. Streamlined CG, VFX, and post-production workflows to enhance collaboration, reliability, and delivery speed for high-profile, technically complex projects. Partnered with creative and technical leads to establish scalable production processes that balanced experimentation with operational precision for luxury, fashion, and tech brands.
Creative Producer at Edgeworx
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2006Directed interdisciplinary teams in VFX, animation, and original content for networks, films, documentaries, and live sports. Supervised edit, post, and finishing workflows to ensure creative and technical precision across early HD network and film and digital feature projects. Collaborated with high-profile talent and directors to deliver culturally resonant work, including the Saturday Night Live Weekend Update title sequence and projects with Ken Burns and NOVA.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Broadcast & Film at Boston University, College of Communication
January 11, 2030 - May 28, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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