Jim Kennedy (media executive) explained

Jim Kennedy is an American media executive who has been executive vice president and chief communications officer for News Corp since 2013.

Early life and education

Kennedy grew up in Wallingford, Connecticut.^[1] He earned his bachelor of arts degree at the University of Rochester in 1975 and his master of arts in communications and public affairs journalism from American University in 1977.^[2]

Career

Kennedy began his career in public service, working in the Clinton White House as deputy assistant to the president, deputy press secretary, and senior advisor to the White House Counsel. He has also served as head of communications to Vice President Al Gore, Senator Hillary Clinton, Senator Joe Lieberman, and the Clinton Foundation.^[3]

He transitioned to the private sector in 2005, taking a position as senior vice president for corporate communications at Sony Pictures Entertainment in Culver City, California, later becoming executive vice president.^{[4] [5]} He moved to New York City in 2011 to become senior vice president for strategic communications at Sony Corporation of America.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Rochester Review • University of Rochester. www.rochester.edu. 2015-11-14.
2. Web site: Alumni in the KNOW. American University Alumni Association - American University Alumni Association. 2015-11-14.
3. Web site: News Corp Names Jim Kennedy Chief Communications Officer. Variety. 4 December 2013 . 2015-11-14. en-US.
4. Web site: Jim Kennedy to Join Sony Pictures Entertainment as Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications. www.prnewswire.com. 2015-11-14.
5. Web site: Jim Kennedy. Zocalo Public Square. 2011-11-02. 2015-11-14. T. A.. Frank.
6. Web site: News Corp. Taps Sony Veteran Jim Kennedy as Chief Communications Officer. TheWrap. 4 December 2013 . 2015-11-14. en-US.