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Hi, I’m Ben Mikelberg, a creative and dynamic professional with a Master’s in Creative Writing and a passion for storytelling and scriptwriting. I have experience collaborating with diverse teams to develop compelling stories and content, particularly in entertainment projects. I enjoy bringing characters to life through dialogue and crafting engaging narratives that resonate with audiences.
Throughout my career, I’ve worked on various projects ranging from theme park attractions at Disney to freelance writing for well-known characters from major studios. I am looking forward to leveraging my skills in writing, storytelling, and customer experience to contribute to imaginative and dynamic creative projects.
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Work Experience
FREELANCE WRITER at Gemsouls
February 1, 2022 - August 1, 2025Crafted unique dialogue for well-known characters under Disney, Warner Bros, and UniversalNBC including Dwight Schrute, Draco Malfoy, and Iron Man for an artificial intelligence chatbot.
VOLUNTEER SHOW WRITER at Mad Cow Theatre
May 1, 2021 - August 1, 2025Wrote, re-drafted, and polished all scripts, marketing language, presentations, and creative materials for theatre shows. Crafted dialogue for various characters for events, skits, and marketing presentations through collaboration with creative team. Ideated for new events and ways to increase funding and awareness of theatre.
SHOW WRITING INTERN at Disney Parks Live Entertainment
January 1, 2019 - August 1, 2025Wrote project pitches, treatments, and scripts for various projects at Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line. Collaborated with directors, writers, producers, and executives from brainstorm to opening. Developed story, nomenclature and sign copy for supporting show and operational graphics, operational spiels, and safety and show dialogue for various new openings. Generated story ideas through research, outline, and final script while supporting internal/external communications. Worked on projects including Pirates of the Caribbean Halloween ride overlay, Rocket Tower Plaza Stage audio/video, and events like IAAPA and Mickey’s 90th Birthday Celebration.
CREATIVE SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN at Instant Impressions Disney Travel Agency
May 1, 2018 - August 1, 2025Created 30-45 posts a month on Facebook and Instagram to promote the Disney brand and vacation packages. Exhibited strong creative writing skills in family friendly content development for Facebook and Instagram.
CONTENT CREATOR at the Odyssey
May 1, 2018 - August 1, 2025Wrote weekly articles on topics including family, lifestyle, news, comedy, and travel. Researched current events and trends in the entertainment industry to supplement content.
SCRIPTWRITING AND PRODUCTION INTERN at Solar Productions
October 1, 2017 - August 1, 2025Participated in script development, writing, research, and community outreach. Operated lighting equipment and edited videos using Final Cut Pro and Avid to send to potential clients.
FILM AND PRODUCTION INTERN at Nassau County Film Office
August 1, 2013 - August 1, 2025Assisted location scouts, producers, directors, and actors with finding locations for film shoots across New York City. Helped location scouts acquire permits for location filming and special events.
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE & BRAND SPECIALIST at Snappy
March 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025Assisted with branding and public company voice of tech start up; created voice for AI to answer inquiries. Managed tickets and customer service inquiries in volumes of 100+ tickets daily.
ATTRACTIONS HOST at Walt Disney World
October 1, 2020 - August 1, 2025Part of opening team for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge themed land; aided in opening of Rise of the Resistance attraction.
Freelance Writer at Gemsouls
February 28, 2022 - August 1, 2025Crafted unique dialogue for well-known characters under Disney, Warner Bros, and UniversalNBC including Dwight Schrute, Draco Malfoy, and Iron Man for an artificial intelligence chatbot.
Volunteer Show Writer at Mad Cow Theatre
May 31, 2021 - August 1, 2025Wrote, re-drafted, and polished all scripts, marketing language, presentations, and creative materials for theatre shows. Crafted dialogue for various characters for events, skits, and marketing presentations through collaboration with creative team. Ideated new events to increase funding and awareness of theatre.
Show Writing Intern at Disney Parks Live Entertainment
January 31, 2019 - August 1, 2025Wrote project pitches, treatments, and scripts for various projects at Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line. Collaborated with directors, writers, producers, and executives from brainstorm to opening. Developed story, nomenclature and sign copy for supporting show and operational graphics, operational spiels and safety and show dialogue for new openings. Supported internal/external communications. Worked on projects including Pirates of the Caribbean Halloween ride overlay, Rocket Tower Plaza Stage audio/video, Incredibles Celebration show, Hakuna Matata Time Dance Party, and event work including IAAPA, Destination D, Food and Wine Festival, and Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party.
Creative Social Media Intern at Instant Impressions Disney Travel Agency
May 31, 2018 - August 1, 2025Created 30-45 posts a month on Facebook and Instagram to promote the Disney brand and vacation packages. Demonstrated strong creative writing skills in family-friendly content development.
Content Creator at the Odyssey
May 31, 2018 - August 1, 2025Wrote weekly articles on topics including family, lifestyle, news, comedy, and travel. Researched current events and entertainment trends to supplement content.
Scriptwriting and Production Intern at Solar Productions
October 31, 2017 - August 1, 2025Participated in script development, writing, research, and community outreach. Operated lighting equipment and edited videos using Final Cut Pro and Avid for client presentations.
Film and Production Intern at Nassau County Film Office
August 31, 2013 - August 1, 2025Assisted location scouts, producers, directors, and actors with finding locations for film shoots across New York City. Helped location scouts acquire permits for location filming and special events.
Customer Experience & Brand Specialist at Snappy
March 31, 2025 - August 1, 2025Assisted with branding and public company voice of tech startup; created voice for AI to answer inquiries. Managed customer service tickets in volumes of 100+ daily.
Attractions Host at Walt Disney World
October 31, 2020 - August 1, 2025Part of opening team for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge themed land; contributed to opening of Rise of the Resistance attraction.
Education
Masters in Creative Writing at FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY
January 1, 2017 - October 1, 2018B.A in Creative Writing at STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK OSWEGO
January 1, 2012 - May 1, 2016Masters in Creative Writing at Full Sail University
January 1, 2016 - October 1, 2018B.A in Creative Writing at State University of New York Oswego
January 1, 2012 - May 31, 2016Qualifications
NBC Pitch New York Winner
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017SUNY Oswego New Voices Scriptwriting Competition Winner
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014NBC Pitch New York Winner
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017SUNY Oswego New Voices Scriptwriting Competition Winner
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet
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