Ben Wright

Current

• Web site Coordinator at Atlanta Spirit

Past

• Technical Consultant at Convergys Inc.
• Manager Trainee at Government of Canada

Education

• Wake Forest University
• Atlantic Baptist University

Recommended

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Connections

67 connections

Industry

Sports

Websites

• My Company
• Professional Blog

Ben Wright’s Summary

Web site Coordinator specializing in developing original and creative content for the Atlanta Thrashers team site.

Particularly adept at using new media (blogs and Twitter) to engage fans and other media professionals.

Ben Wright’s Specialties:

Content development, writing, using new media to strengthen brand loyalty, interviews, graphic design, HTML editing

Ben Wright’s Experience

• Web site Coordinator

  Atlanta Spirit

  (Privately Held; Sports industry)

  September 2005 — Present (4 years 3 months)

  Primary content developer for atlantathrashers.com with emphasis on developing new and timely content for NHL team site including player features, game previews and recaps, in-depth analysis, breaking news stories and other content developed in conjunction with team marketing efforts. Also responsible for managing team's new media efforts including the Blueland Blog, Twitter account, and video platform.
  
  Occasionally travel with team to serve as an embedded beat writer at games and team events including the NHL Entry Draft, training camp, prospect development camp, practices and morning skates.
  
  Also assist with the Atlanta Hawks web site as needed and maintain content for Philips Arena site.
  
  Other duties include analyzing web traffic and working with sponsorship and ticketing groups to support online sales efforts.

• Technical Consultant

  Convergys Inc.

  (Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Telecommunications industry)

  December 2004 — August 2005 (9 months)

  Provided technical assistance over the phone to telecommunications clients.

• Manager Trainee

  Government of Canada

  (Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Government Administration industry)

  May 2002 — November 2003 (1 year 7 months)

  Member of Government of Canada management trainee program. Left position after 16 months due to language proficiency requirements.

Ben Wright’s Education

• Wake Forest University

  MA , Communication , 1999 — 2001

  Married a fellow Wake Forest graduate who was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority and is now a veterinarian at Powers Ferry Animal Hospital in Sandy Springs.

  Activities and Societies:

  Public Speaking Teaching Assistant

• Atlantic Baptist University

  BA , Communication Studies , 1995 — 1999

  Activities and Societies:

  Captain of debate team
  Active member of student government

Additional Information

Ben Wright’s Websites:

• My Company
• Professional Blog

Ben Wright’s Interests:

NHL hockey, music, Southern living, disc golf, blogging, new media, animals

Ben Wright’s Groups:

•    Sports Business
•    Sports Industry Network™
•    NHL Atlanta Thrashers Hockey Fans

Ben Wright’s Contact Settings

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