James M. Brady

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James M. Brady
OccupationJournalist, entrepreneur
Nationality American
Alma mater American University School of Communication
Subject Digital journalism
Notable works

James M. Brady, known as Jim Brady, is an American journalist and a pioneer in digital journalism. He is known for various roles over the years as a Programming Director at AOL, Executive Editor of the washingtonpost.com, General Manager at the since defunct TBD.com, Editor-in-Chief of Digital First Media, [1] and president of the Online News Association. [2]

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Currently he is the CEO of Spirited Media, a mobile-focused hyperlocal news firm. [1] [3] Their initial platform, known as Billy Penn (named after Pennsylvania founder William Penn) was launched in 2014. [4]

Early life

Brady was born in Queens, New York City and grew up in Huntington, New York. He graduated from American University with a degree in journalism from the American University School of Communication in 1989.[ citation needed ]

Career

Brady began his career as a sportswriter at the Post in 1987 and then also served the newspaper in several other capacities such as a sports editor, and managing news editor. He also was the sports editor for the Washingtonpost.com website when it was launched in April 1995. [5]

In November 2004 he became the Executive Editor of the washingtonpost.com, a position which he kept until he stood down in December 2008. [5]

He has also worked for America Online, UPI, Newsday and NBC Sports. [ citation needed ]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Jim Brady". Journalists.org. Online News Association. July 31, 2017. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
  2. "Past Presidents". Journalists.org. Online News Association . Retrieved November 2, 2018.
  3. "Spirited Media: Reimagining Local News". spiritedmedia.com. Spirited Media. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
  4. Pompeo, Joe (August 6, 2014). "Brady's new Philly site will be called Billy Penn". Politico . Retrieved September 13, 2014.
  5. 1 2 Beaujon, Andrew (December 22, 2008). "Brady to Leave washingtonpost.com". Washington City Paper . Creative Loafing . Retrieved October 22, 2009.