Erica Benken

Erica Benken has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Erica most recently worked at Giant Noise, where they held the position of Vice President since January 2022. Prior to that, they served as an Account Director at the same company from October 2019 to January 2022.

Before Giant Noise, Erica worked at Wynn Las Vegas as a Public Relations Manager, Entertainment from September 2017 to October 2019. In this role, they were responsible for overseeing all entertainment public relations efforts for Wynn Las Vegas, including media events, securing media opportunities, and managing relationships with key outlets.

Prior to their time at Wynn Las Vegas, Erica worked at Kirvin Doak Communications in various roles. Erica started as an Account Coordinator from July 2012 to August 2013 and subsequently held positions as an Assistant Account Executive from September 2013 to December 2014, an Account Executive from January 2015 to December 2016, and a Senior Account Executive from January 2017 to September 2017. During their tenure at Kirvin Doak Communications, they co-managed entertainment related accounts, drafted press materials, facilitated client interview opportunities, and assisted in planning and executing client media events.

Before Kirvin Doak Communications, Erica had brief stints at Fleishman-Hillard as a Public Relations: Consumer Engagement in Digital from February 2012 to May 2012, Texas Monthly as a Marketing Services Intern from May 2011 to August 2011, Profiles International as a Multimedia/Online Marketing Intern from January 2011 to May 2011, Baylor University as a PR, Marketing & Events Intern from November 2010 to May 2011, Texas State Technical College as a Tech Prep Intern from August 2010 to December 2010, and USAA as a Leadership and Professional Development Intern from May 2010 to July 2010. Erica also had an earlier internship at USAA as a Corporate Communications Intern from June 2009 to August 2009.

Overall, Erica Benken has amassed extensive experience in public relations, communications, and marketing roles, with a focus on entertainment and media relations.

Erica Benken earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism with a focus on Public Relations and Marketing from Baylor University. Erica attended Baylor University from 2008 to 2011.