Kiley Bense

Kiley Bense is an experienced reporter currently working at Inside Climate News, where reporting focuses on climate change and the environment, particularly in Pennsylvania, addressing issues related to public health, energy, and politics. In addition to reporting, Kiley has served as a Freelance Reporter for Inside Climate News, writing features and essays on topics such as fracking, pollution, and environmental activism, as well as a weekly column on the intersection of climate and the arts. Kiley also holds the position of Original Content Editor at The Sunday Long Read, editing long-form features across various topics. Previous experience includes teaching academic writing as a Teaching Fellow at Columbia University, managing digital editorial strategies at Columbia Journal, and editing content at Sports Illustrated and Departures Magazine. Kiley Bense's academic background includes Master's degrees in Journalism and Creative Writing from Columbia University and a Bachelor's degree in English from the University of Pennsylvania, complemented by a study abroad experience at the University of Oxford.