Rick Bentley

This is my official request to be considered for the position of TV Branch Co-President that has been vacated by Ed Martin. I don’t expect to match what Ed did but promise to give it 100% of my energy.

I have been a journalist for 47 years with 43 of those years covering film and TV. Along with stints at the Kentucky New Era, Alexandria Daily Town Talk and Bakersfield Californian I have worked directly for the Tribune Wire Service. Most of my career was spent working in print but that eventually morphed into an online/print hybrid.

In recent years, I have been working for KGET-TV doing on-air interviews and reviews plus writing daily for their online product. 

Because I have worked in print, online, on TV and in radio, I have a wide knowledge of what is needed to cover this massive industry. 

I know many of you through the Television Critics Association. Please note that I have NEVER been an officer or board member with any organization. I just feel like this is the right time for me to do more.

Rick Bentley