Being “creative” can be viewed in several different ways. It can be seen as the most excellent and exciting job in the world or as the “hidden” behind-the-scenes job. Regardless of how you see it, your role is essential to accomplishing your team’s vision.

The founder of 716 Creatives, Daniel Benitez, has an impressive and innovative resume, and his skill set is anything but ordinary. Daniel started as the Technical Director of Wild and Untamed, the Youth and Young Adult Ministry of Metro Life Church. He also worked as the Head of Media Content Creation at Brainwave Advertising. Daniel Benitez is now the Head of the SLAM Sports Broadcasting Program at SLAM Academy in Miami, Florida. Being in the creative department of the ministry, advertising, and broadcasting since his junior year in high school, Daniel has learned several aspects of pre-, live, and post-production. Through years of hard work, he became the Technical Director of Wild and Untamed, leading teams and striving to creatively aid in the atmosphere of the church service. During his time at Brainwave Advertisement, he was a part of creating a TV show for a local channel in the city of Doral. There, he was able to not only create content for the show ‘Doral City Map’ but he was also to create digital content for clients of Brainwave Advertising, showcasing his versatility and his ability to meet client needs. In 2016, Daniel was hired as a Broadcasting teacher at SLAM Academy, a local charter school in Miami, Florida. As the year progressed, he was named Head of the Sports Broadcasting Department. Daniel now teaches nearly 200 students a year in the art of broadcasting, providing avenues for young men and women to become creatives. After moving on from SLAM Academy, Daniel Benitez transitioned to iMater Academy, where he continued developing and inspiring future creatives. In 2022, Daniel moved on from teaching and began his journey in the media industry by joining Dan Lebartard’s media company, Meadowlark Media. There, Daniel thrives and creates in a producer and technical directing role.