Randall Bennett

Executive Producer at TechVi

Greater New York City Area

Current
  • Executive Producer at TechVi
Past
  • Managing Editor at Obsessable
  • Associate Producer at CNET Networks
  • Managing editor of Blogging and Podcasting at Reviewed.com
Education
  • Weber State University
  • Dixie State College
Connections
177 connections
Industry
Online Media
Websites

Randall Bennett’s Summary

My background is largely in technology news, tips and reviews, with a special emphasis on podcasting and video production.

Randall Bennett’s Specialties:

Writing, editing, blogging, podcasting, video production, telecommuting offices, After Effects, motion graphics, video editing [FCP,] compression for web, shooting video, podcasting,


Randall Bennett’s Experience

  • Executive Producer

    TechVi

    (Online Media industry)

    January 2009Present (7 months)

    Building a technology video brand that aims to create credible content that is timely, informative, accurate and addictive.

  • Managing Editor

    Obsessable

    (Online Media industry)

    June 2008January 2009 (8 months)

    Originally the founding editor of Obsessable. Responsible for initial hiring, database building and editorial direction of the launch of Obsessable. Wrote a variety of high-tech topics including how-tos, trend stories, analysis of technology, plus breaking down complex tech topics for a general audience. Grew traffic from 0 to 350,000 monthly page views in three months.

  • Associate Producer

    CNET Networks

    (Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; CNET; Online Media industry)

    September 2007June 2008 (10 months)

    Helped launch "Loaded," a daily tech wrap-up and one of CNET's top properties, as well as "The 404," a morning radio show for the tech set. Also produced short-form news-style video reports on a regular basis.

  • Managing editor of Blogging and Podcasting

    Reviewed.com

    (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Online Media industry)

    February 2007September 2007 (8 months)

  • Lead Blogger

    Weblogs, Inc.

    (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Internet industry)

    July 2005April 2007 (1 year 10 months)

  • Graphic Artist

    KUTV

    (Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

    August 2006March 2007 (8 months)

  • Producer / Editor

    Weblogs, Inc.

    (Public Company; 51-200 employees; Online Media industry)

    June 2005January 2007 (1 year 8 months)

    I worked with different Weblogs, Inc. blogs as a podcast consultant / producer.

  • Graphic Designer, Associate Producer, Video Editor

    KSL TV

    (Online Media industry)

    20052006 (1 year)

  • Anchor, Video Producer / Editor

    Netscape.com

    (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; NSCP; Computer Software industry)

    January 2006August 2006 (8 months)

    I worked as a journalist of sorts, reporting on stories that the community at Netscape.com felt were important and popular.


Randall Bennett’s Education

  • Weber State University

    20022005

    Activities and Societies:
    Weber State News
  • Dixie State College

    20002002

    Junior college


Additional Information

Randall Bennett’s Websites:

Randall Bennett’s Groups:

society of professional journalists, M3W, Madadayo Society

  •    CNET Networks Alumni
  •    TV News
  •    Film TV Professionals
  •    Weber State University Alumni Association

Randall Bennett’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

  • career opportunities
  • consulting offers
  • new ventures
  • job inquiries
  • expertise requests
  • reference requests
  • getting back in touch

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