BEN ROSENFIELD
Digital Strategy & Creative Production
The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor cover

Case Study

The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

Summary

For over a decade, I led the digital storytelling and marketing content around the Mark Twain Prize, capturing the energy, humor, and cultural significance of the event through red carpet coverage, artist interviews, behind-the-scenes filmmaking, and show packages that connected global audiences to comedy’s most celebrated voices.

Role • Creative Producer, Project Manager, Team Lead Event Storytelling • Live Production, Behind-the-Scenes Impact • Flagship digital content supporting one of the most prestigious honors in American comedy

Overview

The Mark Twain Prize is one of the highest honors in American comedy, and for more than ten years I partnered with the production team to shape the digital storytelling and marketing presence surrounding the event. My work focused on expanding the show’s reach beyond the live audience through red carpet arrivals, artist interviews, behind-the-scenes content, and custom show packages.

I collaborated with artists such as Adam Sandler, Kevin Hart, and Jon Stewart, and worked closely with partners including PBS, Netflix, and CNN to create content that supported both broadcast promotion and digital distribution while maintaining the prestige and personality of the event.

Details

  • Role: Creative Producer and Project Manager overseeing digital storytelling and marketing content production surrounding the Mark Twain Prize.
  • Scope:
    • Produced red carpet coverage, artist interviews, and behind-the-scenes content
    • Created promotional show packages and location-based storytelling
    • Coordinated with broadcast partners including PBS, Netflix, and CNN
    • Managed schedules, workflows, and on-site production logistics
    • Maintained editorial consistency and brand alignment
  • Team:
    • Managed in-house production staff including camera crews, Steadicam operators, animators, and promotional producers
    • Worked with editors, designers, and technical crews
    • Collaborated with event production and broadcast teams
  • Impact:
    • Built and sustained a decade-long digital storytelling strategy around the Mark Twain Prize
    • Expanded audience engagement through high-quality behind-the-scenes and promotional content
    • Strengthened the event’s digital and marketing presence year over year
    • Helped position the Mark Twain Prize as a premier, modern cultural event across platforms