Rebecca Bennett

Rebecca Bennett is an experienced journalist and writer with a diverse background in editorial work, management, and teaching. Currently serving as a columnist and editorial writer for PennLive.com since January 2019, Rebecca authors a monthly column, "Across the Divide," focusing on rural perspectives on current issues. Additional roles include writing for eLynxx Solutions and summarizing nonfiction literature for Shortform.com. Rebecca's former positions include Editorial Manager at WhoWhatWhy, where improvements in editorial processes were implemented, and Editor/Senior News Director at Public Opinion/USA TODAY Network, overseeing a team of reporters and managing newsroom operations. With a strong educational foundation in journalism from Penn State University and Duke University, Rebecca has also contributed to academia as a journalism lecturer and editor for academic publications. Notable achievements include receiving a second-place Keystone award in 2020 for editorial work.