Ben Wagner

Senior Consultant, Digital @ RH Strategic | Digital Strategy , Strategic Communications

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

About

As a Senior Consultant, Digital at Raffetto Herman Strategic Communications, my work focuses on strategic communications and public affairs, combining my expertise in media and campaign strategy with innovative approaches to digital communications. A graduate of William & Mary with a Bachelor of Arts in Government and History, I bring a strong foundation in public affairs and strategic communication. My professional background includes managing integrated campaigns across diverse industries such as technology, healthcare, and telecommunications, and leveraging modern digital communication tools to amplify voices and deliver tailored solutions.

Experience

  • Raffetto Herman Strategic Communications (Hybrid)
    • Senior Consultant, Digital
      Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    • Communications Strategist
      Jul 2024 - Jan 2026 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Senior Strategist at Blue Perigon Digital
    Jun 2023 - Jul 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Rational 360 (4 yrs 3 mos)
    • Public Relations Senior Associate
      Jun 2022 - Jul 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Proposed and executed integrated strategic communications, public affairs, and crisis communications campaigns across traditional and digital mediums. Served as a day-to-day contact for senior leadership at clients in the housing, technology, telecommunications, healthcare industries. Activated and engaged third-party advocacy efforts on behalf of prominent defense and healthcare companies to amplify key voices around sensitive issues. Managed a Coalition of prominent telecommunications companies, trade associations, and think tanks and expanded the Coalition's membership by 15% in six months. Designed and produced customized, comprehensive campaigns in response to RFPs from potential clients as part of the Business Development team.

    • Public Relations Associate
      Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Public Relations Intern
      May 2020 - May 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo

      • Drafted, posted, and maintained clients’ Rational 360 clients’ social media platforms. • Created media and press conference lists for Rational 360 clients • Prepared and finalized content for newsletters and press releases. • Conducted research for various campaigns. • Assisted in tracking media coverage of clients and prospective clients.

  • Global Ambassador at Semester At Sea / ISE
    Feb 2021 - May 2021 · 4 mos

    -Connected with potential applicants and answered questions via e-mail for applicants in my area. -Worked closely with Semester at Sea staff to connect potential applicants with the appropriate Regional Director and answer any questions or concerns from the applicants.

  • Legislative Intern at U.S. House of Representatives - Office of Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton
    May 2019 - Aug 2019 · 4 mos

    -Supported the Congresswoman’s staff members by conducting legislative research and assembling briefing materials -Drafted responses to constituent correspondence covering a wide range of issues -Assisted in constituent services by answering phones, recording opinions, and filing case work -Attended briefings and meetings on behalf of the legislative staff and summarize the findings for the staffer -Organized constituent data and manage new system entries using the Intranet Quorum system