Bennett Leckrone
About Bennett Leckrone
Bennett Leckrone is a news reporter for BestColleges.com, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in journalism, having held various positions at several publications, including The Chronicle of Higher Education and PennLive.com.
Current Role at Red Ventures
Bennett Leckrone serves as a News Reporter for BestColleges.com, a division of Red Ventures, since 2022. In this role, he focuses on reporting and creating content related to higher education, leveraging his background in journalism and political science. His work contributes to the platform's mission of providing valuable information to prospective college students.
Previous Experience in Journalism
Bennett Leckrone has accumulated diverse experience in journalism prior to his current role. He worked as an Editorial Intern at The Chronicle of Higher Education in 2020 for four months. He also held internships at PennLive.com in 2019 for two months and at Troy Daily News in 2017 for three months. Additionally, he served as Editor in Chief at Southeast Ohio Magazine for three months in 2019.
Educational Background in Journalism
Bennett Leckrone studied at Ohio University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Journalism with a specialization in Political Science. His studies spanned from 2016 to 2019, providing him with a solid foundation in both journalism and political analysis, which informs his reporting in the field of education.
Notable Roles at The Post
During his tenure at The Post, Bennett Leckrone held multiple positions, including Senior Writer from 2018 to 2019 for eight months, and Long-form Editor for seven months in 2019. He also served as a Slot Editor for four months in 2017 and as a News Writer from 2016 to 2018 for two years. These roles allowed him to develop a range of skills in news reporting and editorial management.
Internship Experience
Bennett Leckrone's internship experiences include working as a News Intern at Dayton Daily News in 2018 for three months and as a Scripps Statehouse News Bureau Fellow at Dispatch Media Group in 2018 for three months. These internships provided him with practical experience in news reporting and editorial processes within different media organizations.