Ben Reininga

Ben Reininga is the Vice President of Audio and Video at Politico, leading US and European teams to develop content portfolios and expand audience reach. Concurrently, he serves as a Fellow at Harvard University's Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy and an affiliate at the Berkman-Klein Center. Previously, he held the 2024/5 Nieman Berkman-Klein Fellowship for Journalism Innovation, researching creator journalists and platform credibility.

Education: He earned a BA in Comparative Literature from Columbia University.

Research Focus: Reininga investigates the intersection of journalism and technology, specializing in responsible audience engagement strategies for social platforms, combating misinformation, and ethical AI implementation in media. His work emphasizes credibility preservation amid evolving digital landscapes.

Publication Trends: Recent articles analyze AI adoption in news organizations and countermeasures against conspiracy theories, reflecting his expertise in media innovation and platform governance.

Awards:

• Nieman Berkman-Klein Fellowship for Journalism Innovation (2024/5)

Professional Leadership: Before Politico, he spent five years as Head of Editorial at Snapchat, partnering with major news outlets (The Washington Post, NBC, The Guardian) to develop content policies and news products. Earlier roles include leading video teams at Gizmodo Media Group and managerial positions at NowThis News and Refinery29.