Josh Benson on Muck Rack

Josh Benson

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Florida, Tampa
Covers:  south florida news, technology, miami, website design, small business, web culture, entrepreneurs
News Anchor at @WFLA · Husband to @TaraManisBenson · Dad to Bella and Brooklyn · Covering the big stories and talkers ⚡️

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What was your first job as a journalist?

I was hired as a reporter for KAAL-TV (ABC-6) in Austin, Minnesota (Home of SPAM!) back in 2002.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Absolutely. Loved the sound. Hated the misfires.

How is social media changing news?

We are a 'short attention span' culture. Not only does social media break stories down, it happens as-it-happens. But it has to be right!

Hearst Journalism Award

2002 - Broadcast News Feature

Broadcast News Feature, Category: Television I

Society of Professional Journalists Award

2002 - Award of Merit

Northwest Broadcast News Association's Eric Sevareid Award

Society of Professional Journalists Award

2004 - Best Series

13-part series about the disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit, a former anchorwoman from KIMT-TV in Mason City. She was abducted on June 27, 1995 from the parking lot of her apartment complex.

APTRA Mark Twain Award

2009 - Best Coverage of an Ongoing Story

Best Coverage of an Ongoing Story: "The Big Switch," Josh Benson, Paul Hanke, KVOA-TV, Tucson