ben stas

writer and photographer

About

Boston-based photographer/writer specializing in music. Currently pursuing double major in Journalism and English at Northeastern University.

Country

united states

City

allston

Industry

online media

Skill

music journalism, blogging, editing, journalism, facebook, music, feature articles, photography, social media, wordpress, digital photography, social networking, magazines, indesign, microsoft office, writing, photoshop, illustrator, microsoft word, event planning, powerpoint, archives, digital media, adobe creative suite, research, content management

Experience

creative assistant

together boston: music | art | technology

2014-1 - 2014-5 · 5 mos

Provided research, writing and other general assistance in the planning and execution of Together Boston 5.

photo department editorial assistant

the boston globe

2015-1 - 2015-12 · 1 yr

Provided photo research and other direct support for the Boston Globe photo editorial staff.

writer and photographer

vanyaland

2016-1 - Present · 10 yrs 9 mos

Photographer of live music and related subjects, reviewer of shows.

photographer and occasional writer

bdcwire

2013-11 - 2015-3 · 1 yr 5 mos

Covered 8-10 local shows per month with next-day photo galleries, occasionally interviewed artists and contributed other music-related content.

writer and photographer

invisible oranges

2014-10 - 2017-12 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Massachusetts correspondent, covering various metal/noise/etc. shows.

freelance photographer

the boston globe

2015-3 - Present · 11 yrs 7 mos

Shoot of concerts large and small and occasional other subjects as assigned on overnight deadline

editor in chief

tastemakers magazine

2013-5 - 2016-5 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Current Editor in Chief and Photo Director, former Features Editor, Reviews Editor, for Northeastern University's student-run music magazine.

music archivist

95.9 watd fm

2012-7 - 2013-8 · 1 yr 2 mos

Worked to organize and streamline a very large collection of vinyl records over consecutive summers.

writer and photographer

allston pudding

2012-5 - Present · 14 yrs 5 mos

Welcome to Allston Pudding's Linkedin Page, your online source for music both in Boston and beyond. Allston Pudding is operated and written by fans and musicians to highlight new music and live music from all over. We are supporters of local music, whether it is in our hometown, or in other local scenes throughout the world. We hope to support and champion artists who may not receive their proper radio play or publicity, but definitely deserve your attention. Take a read and enjoy!

assistant photo archivist

the boston globe

2016-11 - 2020-1 · 3 yrs 3 mos

* Oversee critical portions of content management for the Boston Globe photo department * Collaborate with newsroom editors and reporters to facilitate visual storytelling * Manage Boston Globe photographs for licensing via Getty Images * Scan, tone and process archival photographic prints and negatives * Research archival imagery and news content for clients and partners in newspapers, magazines and television