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Ben Taub Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on August 15, 2026: By Abigael

Ben Taub is an American journalist and staff writer for The New Yorker.

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Best Known For:Staff Writer at The New Yorker
Breakthrough:Won the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing for reporting on Guantánamo Bay in 2020

10 Quick Facts About Ben Taub

  • Full Name: Ben Taub
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Journalist
  • Known For: The New Yorker
  • Current Role: Staff writer
  • Date of Birth: January 9, 1991
  • Age: 35 years old
  • Gender: Male
  • Beats: International / Foreign Affairs and Investigations
  • Employer Type: Magazine
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Ben Taub Age

Ben Taub is 35 years old. He was born on January 9, 1991, and his zodiac sign is Capricorn.

Education

His educational background includes studies at Princeton University and Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.

  • Princeton University
    • Qualification: AB
    • Field of Study: Philosophy
    • Period: 2014
  • Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
    • Period: 2015

Career & Work

Ben Taub's career includes writing and editorial roles with The New Yorker.

Organization: The New Yorker
Role: Staff Writer
Period: 2017–Present
Details: United States · Writes on jihadism, conflict, human rights, and crime; Pulitzer Prize winner

Rise to Fame

Ben Taub became known for his work as staff Writer at The New Yorker.

Awards & Achievements

  • Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing — Pulitzer Prizes — Guantánamo’s Darkest Secret

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Ben Taub
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Journalist
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: January 9, 1991
  • Age: 35
  • Birthday: January 9
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $79,000–$345,000 (Estimated range)
  • Net Worth: $404,000–$5,766,000 (Estimated range)
  • Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work

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