Katie Benner Biography
Katie Benner is an American reporter for The New York Times, currently covering the United States Department of Justice since January 2018. Previously, Benner worked as a tech columnist at Bloomberg, and she also spent around ten years at Fortune, where she reported on financial markets, private equity, and hedge funds.
Furthermore, Katie studied at Bowdoin College, in Maine where she was an English major. She later graduated in 1999 with ‘zero ideas’ about her career plan and moved to Beijing to teach English. While there, she wrote freelance for the Beijing Review, a media outlet designated as a foreign mission by the State Department, about everything from monks to music.
Moreover, Benner’s first job back in the U. S. was as a reporter with CNN Money. She had no experience in finance, but she got the job after telling a skeptical job interview. CNN Money was followed by a seven-year run as a New York-based Fortune reporter covering financial markets, hedge funds, and private equity.
Additionally, in 2017 she joined the Washington bureau as a Justice Department reporter. Her article, ”Women in Tech Speak Frankly on the Culture of Harassment” was part of a New York Times collection that won the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service. In addition, she has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, and Marketplace Radio.
Katie Benner Age
How old is Katie Benner? Benner was born in Vermont, in the United States. However, she is quite secretive, hence has not shared any information about her exact birth details. However, rumors say she is around 38 years old.
Katie Benner Height
Benner stands at an average height of 5 feet 6 inches. However, details about her other body measurements are currently unavailable but will be updated soon.
Katie Benner Family
Benner was born to her parents in Vermont. However, she has not shared any information about her parents or even her siblings. We promise to update you soonest we get any information.
Katie Benner Husband
Benner leads quite a private life, hence has not shared any information about her marital status. However, we are looking into it and shall update you soonest we get any information.
Katie Benner’s Net Worth
Benner has an estimated net worth of between $1 million- $5 million. Her main source of income is her career as a journalist.
Katie Benner Salary
Benner earns an average salary of $71,881 annually.