James M. Brady

Who is James M. Brady?

James M. Brady, known as Jim Brady, is an American journalist and the Executive Editor of the washingtonpost.com from November 2004 until December 2008.

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.

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.

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

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