# Benjamin Shaw > Strategic communications leader with 15+ years leading content strategy and shaping high-impact narratives across science, technology, and mission-driven orgs. Advisor to executives shaping critical messaging. Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/benjaminshaw I specialize in translating complex ideas into clear, human-centered stories that inspire engagement and change. At Autodesk, I built and launched global sustainability engagement campaigns that connected 10,000+ employees worldwide around ESG, sustainability, and impact initiatives. As a trusted partner to C-suite and VP-level executives, I developed high-impact internal communications at pivotal moments. Prior to that, I grew National Geographic Radio into a nationally recognized brand and produced stories from Mongolia to Indonesia that bridged science, design, and culture. As a science and technology policy reporter on Capitol Hill, I translated complex policy issues into engaging, informative stories for a wide audience. I bring a consistent track record of: • Managing teams to deliver on-time and on-budget • Designing communications that drive measurable change • Translating technical ideas into compelling narratives • Building cross-sector collaborations across business, research, and creative communities • Coaching executives and teams to communicate with authenticity and impact Recently, I captained an 8,000-mile voyage from Mexico to French Polynesia aboard a small sailboat, strengthening my leadership, adaptability, and resilience. I’m energized to bring that same focus and creativity to my next professional adventure. ## Work Experience ### Communications Manager @ Autodesk Jan 2018 – Jan 2023 | San Francisco Led enterprise communications strategy for Autodesk’s global Impact & ESG priorities, aligning executive messaging, digital content, and cross-functional campaigns to advance climate and sustainability commitments • Served as primary communications advisor to VP of ESG, shaping executive visibility, thought leadership, social media presence, and high-stakes messaging • Managed content team and creative vendors to produce multi-channel content (video, written, digital) aligned with strategic priorities and delivered on deadline • Developed and managed comprehensive editorial calendar for impact communications, coordinating teams across the organization and aligning content strategy with organizational priorities and key annual events • Used analytics and engagement metrics to guide communications strategies, tracking KPIs to measure impact and continuously improve content effectiveness (achieving 56% YoY increase in employee engagement) • Partnered across PR, sales, marketing, and regional teams to ensure message alignment and enterprise consistency ### Internal Communications Specialist @ Autodesk Jan 2013 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco Managed and governed internal communications platforms including company-wide email distribution, video channels, and digital newsletters, establishing processes for content curation, approval workflows, and quality control • Created and implemented strategic communication and change management plans to launch campaigns, introduce new tools, assist managers, promote events, and share organizational changes in priorities and culture • Developed rapid-response, executive messaging during high-visibility moments and organizational changes; represented communications on crisis communications team • Crafted CEO and VP-level messaging for earnings communications, product updates, and executive webcasts • Created and led a company-wide working group of communication professionals to foster collaboration across teams • Facilitated executive events including quarterly webcasts, CEO town halls, and leadership meetings for audiences of 10,000+ employees ### Independent Multimedia Producer @ Stanford University Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 Stanford School of Earth Sciences • Reported and wrote articles. • Photographed, wrote and produced multimedia presentations for the website. ### Video Producer @ D-Rev Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 Wrote, produced, shot, and edited an award-winning global health video highlighting Brilliance, a neonatal jaundice light • Produced One in Six: Neonatal Jaundice video, highlighting maternal and newborn health innovations in India • Traveled internationally to capture field interviews and visual storytelling in healthcare settings; recognized with Best Global Health Video Award • Traveled throughout India to shoot interviews with health professionals and footage of medical devices in local clinics ### Senior Producer @ National Geographic Society Jan 2007 – Jan 2012 | Washington, DC Strengthened National Geographic’s brand around missions driven work through science and environmental storytelling through the creation of multi-platform content (radio, TV, podcasts, blogs) showcasing scientific and conservation issues, expanding reach to 100+ broadcast stations • Created and managed all production for NG Weekend, a nationally syndicated weekly, two-hour radio program • Cultivated relationships with journalists, scientists, and conservation experts to elevate coverage • Hired, trained, and managed production assistants, coaching them in professional growth and development • Translated complex scientific and environmental research into accessible narratives for mass audiences • Produced and hosted live panel conversations on National Geographic’s main stage ### Reporter & Producer @ Capitol News Connection | Pundit Productions Inc Jan 2004 – Jan 2007 | Washington, DC • Reported on U.S. politics from Capitol Hill for nearly 200 public radio stations • Built network of influential sources including chiefs of staff and press secretaries in the House and Senate • Regularly interviewed high-profile lawmakers, including Senators Obama, McCain and Clinton • Guest expert on local talk shows explaining complex tech policy issues such as net neutrality, broadband access, and radio spectrum allocation • Reported and produced hundreds of news stories. Met daily deadlines. Regularly completed up to five stories per day ### Assistant Producer - Studio 360 from PRI @ WNYC Radio Jan 2004 – Jan 2004 | New York, NY • Wrote and edited scripts and copy for the web: booked, recorded, and mixed interviews with guest artists • Won 2004 Peabody Award as a member of the production team for American Icon: Moby Dick (http://www.studio360.org/story/114722-ishmael-ahab-moby/) ### Sailboat Captain @ Self-Employed Jan 2001 – Jan 2002 | U.S. East Coast, Caribbean • Safely skippered a 33-foot sailboat with crew on a 10-month, 4,000-mile voyage from North to South America and back ### Manager of Advertising Sales and Design @ Microsoft Jan 1997 – Jan 1999 • Managed a team in the sales, development and production of Internet advertisements for Microsoft Sidewalk ### Webmaster @ KCET Public Television Jan 1996 – Jan 1997 | Los Angeles, Ca • Conceived and developed the very first website for KCET Public Television ## Education ### Masters of Science in Print and Broadcast Journalism Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism ### Bachelor of Arts - BA Oberlin College ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/1benshaw --- Source: https://flows.cv/benjaminshaw JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/benjaminshaw/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13