James M. Brady
| James M. Brady | |
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| Occupation | Journalist, entrepreneur |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | American University School of Communication |
| Subject | Digital journalism |
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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 2 3 "Jim Brady (Past President)". http://journalists.org/. Online News Association. Retrieved 30 August 2014. External link in
|website=(help) - ↑ "Brady's new Philly site will be called Billy Penn". capitalnewyork.com. Capital. Retrieved 13 September 2014.
- 1 2 Beaujon, Andrew (22 December 2008). "Brady to Leave washingtonpost.com". Washington City Paper. Creative Loafing. Retrieved 2009-10-22.