Ben Leighton

Ben Leighton is an accomplished content marketing professional with extensive experience in the news production industry. Currently serving as the Content Marketing Manager and previously as Content Marketing Specialist at Kenect since September 2021, Ben has a strong background in news production spanning multiple stations. Notable roles include NEWS PRODUCER at KPTV Fox 12 Oregon, where responsibilities included delivering diverse news and cultivating public relations, and at KCPQ-TV Q13 FOX, where Ben authored content for various platforms and collaborated on brand strategies. Additional experience includes producing weekend newscasts at KOMO TV and sourcing stories at KXLY. Ben holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and History from Whitworth University, earned between 2003 and 2007.