James Daly
About James Daly
James Daly is a seasoned writer and editor currently working at Wired Brand Lab, with a career spanning various prestigious organizations including Facebook, TED Conferences, and Forbes magazine. He specializes in brand voice identity and has a strong background in storytelling, media management, and collaboration with senior executives.
Work at Condé Nast
James Daly has been working at Condé Nast as a Writer/Editor for the Wired Brand Lab since 2014. In this role, he focuses on creating content that aligns with the brand's identity and engages a diverse audience. His responsibilities include developing strategies for audience growth and collaboration with various teams to enhance the brand's presence across multiple platforms.
Previous Experience in Communications
James Daly has held several significant positions in communications. He worked at Facebook as Executive Communications for six months in 2016. Prior to that, he was the Founder and Editor in Chief of TED Books from 2011 to 2013. He also served as a Producer for Reinventors Network in 2014 and as Consulting Editor at Forbes magazine from 2001 to 2003.
Background in Journalism and Media
James Daly has a robust background in journalism and media. He was the Editor in Chief and Editorial Director at Edutopia from 2004 to 2008 and co-founded Business 2.0 magazine, serving as Editor in Chief from 1997 to 2001. His experience also includes roles at the San Francisco Chronicle as a Columnist and Wired magazine as Features Editor.
Education and Expertise
James Daly studied Journalism and Economics at Boston University, earning a BS, cum laude, from 1978 to 1981. He also completed post-graduate coursework in Economics and International Relations at Harvard University in 1982-1983. Additionally, he studied Photojournalism at the New England School of Photography, achieving a Graduate degree in the Professional Photography Program from 1984 to 1986.
Achievements in Media Management
James Daly has a proven record of launching and managing media properties across various platforms, including print, online video, social media, and mobile. He has led teams to multiple awards through strategies focused on teamwork, analytics, and audience growth. His expertise includes creating brand voice identity and targeting messaging for diverse audiences.