James M. Brady

For other people named James Brady, see James Brady (disambiguation).
James M. Brady
Occupation Journalist, 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 an expert 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 TBD.com, Editor-in-Chief of Digital First Media, and President of the Online News Association.[1]

Currently he is the CEO of Stomping Ground Inc, a mobile-focused hyperlocal news firm.[1] The platform itself is known as Billy Penn which is named after Pennsylvania founder William Penn.[2]

Early life

Brady was born in Queens, New York City and grew up in Huntington, New York. He graduated from the American University with a degree in journalism in from the American University School of Communication1989.

Career

Brady began his career as a sportswriter at the Post in 1987 and has worked as a sports editor, managing news editor, and in other capacities, and was the sports editor for the Washingtonpost.com website when it was launched in April 1995.[3]

In November 2004 he became the Executive Editor of the washingtonpost.com, a post which he kept until he stood down in December 2008.[3]

He has also worked for America Online, UPI, Newsday and NBC Sports

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Jim Brady (Past President)". http://journalists.org/. Online News Association. Retrieved 30 August 2014. External link in |website= (help)
  2. "Brady’s new Philly site will be called Billy Penn". capitalnewyork.com. Capital. Retrieved 13 September 2014.
  3. 1 2 Beaujon, Andrew (22 December 2008). "Brady to Leave washingtonpost.com". Washington City Paper (Creative Loafing). Retrieved 2009-10-22.

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