Benjamin Mullin
About Benjamin Mullin
Benjamin Mullin is a media reporter currently working at The New York Times. He has previously held positions at The Wall Street Journal and The Poynter Institute, earning recognition for his reporting on media and entertainment.
Current Role at The New York Times
Benjamin Mullin serves as a Media Reporter at The New York Times, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on reporting significant developments within the media industry, contributing to the newspaper's coverage of media and entertainment topics. His work involves analyzing trends and changes that impact the media landscape.
Previous Experience at The Wall Street Journal
Prior to his current role, Mullin worked at The Wall Street Journal as a Media Reporter from 2017 to 2022. During his tenure, he led the corporate coverage of television programmers and reported on high-profile business deals and corporate strategies. His reporting contributed to the Journal's reputation for in-depth analysis of the media sector.
Tenure at The Poynter Institute
Mullin held multiple positions at The Poynter Institute from 2014 to 2017. He began as a Google Journalism Fellow for two months, followed by a role as Staff Writer for ten months. He was then promoted to Managing Editor, overseeing publishing operations for less than two years. His work included co-authoring articles on media and business topics.
Education and Academic Background
Benjamin Mullin studied at California State University, Chico, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Journalism and English Literature. His academic background provided a foundation for his career in journalism, equipping him with skills in writing and reporting.
Awards and Recognition
Mullin received the 2021 SABEW award for his reporting on media and entertainment, specifically for his coverage of the collapse of Quibi. He was also a finalist for the 2023 Loeb Award for his work covering CNN, highlighting his contributions to journalism in the media sector.