Daniel Bennett (journalist)

Daniel Bennett is a British science writer who is editor of BBC Science Focus. In 2022, Bennett was named by the British Society of Magazine Editors as Editor of the Year in Science, Technology and Environment.

Daniel Bennett
Alma materCity, University of London
EmployerBBC Science Focus

Early life and education

Bennett was an undergraduate student in psychology at City, University of London. He remained at City university for a master's degree in journalism. After graduating Bennett worked for T3 and Total Video Games.

Career

In 2016, Bennett joined BBC Focus as an editor. He oversaw the re-branding of BBC Focus to BBC Science Focus in 2019.[1] In 2022, his efforts on BBC Science Focus were recognised by the British Society of Magazine Editors. The citation described how he "provided an Editor’s masterclass in how to pivot a print team to work across multiple platforms, providing them with the necessary training and tools to succeed. Impressive print circulation and digital traffic figures attest to the success of his strategy.  The judges also love the way BBC Science Focus continues to communicate science in such an inclusive and entertaining way”.[2]

Awards and honours

References
  1. "BBC Focus Magazine Rebrands to BBC Science Focus". www.inpublishing.co.uk. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
  2. "Immediate | HATTRICK OF WINS FOR IMMEDIATE MEDIA CO AT BRITISH SOCIETY OF MAGAZINE EDITORS AWARDS". www.immediate.co.uk. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
  3. "Immediate | IMMEDIATE MEDIA CO CELEBRATES DOUBLE WIN AT BRITISH SOCIETY OF MAGAZINE EDITORS AWARDS 2019". www.immediate.co.uk. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
  4. "BSME Winners 2021". BSME. Retrieved 24 March 2022.


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