John Ness

About John Ness

As the VP, Content at SB Nation, I oversee the editorial strategy and operations of the largest network of fan-powered sports media brands in the world. I have more than 10 years of experience in leading newsrooms, creating engaging web content, and developing new media products that connect with diverse and passionate audiences.I am a Sulzberger Fellow at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, where I\'ve how to leverage community product design to enhance the user experience and loyalty of our readers and contributors. My mission is to empower our teams to produce high-quality, inclusive, and innovative storytelling that reflects the voices and perspectives of the fans. I am also passionate about bringing in fresh talent, fostering cross-departmental collaboration, and implementing systems that improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Experience

1. Head of Content

   Sb Nation

   May 2024 — Present

Education

• Fordham Gabelli School of Business

  Pursued MBA with a media focus. On hiatus after birth of my first child.

  2005 — 2005

• Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism

  Sulzberger Fellowship, Community Product

• The University of the South

  English, US History

  1994 — 1998

Skills

• News Writing
• Blogging
• Social Media Marketing
• Copy Editing
• Product Management
• Agile Methodologies
• Data Visualization
• News
• New Media Strategy
• Newspapers
• UX
• Editing
• Digital Media
• Ap Style
• Journalism
• Product Design
• Web Content
• Organizational Leadership
• Magazines
• New Media
• Editorial
• Web Content Writing
• Content Strategy
• Leadership
• Ap Stylebook
• Social Media
• Digital Innovation
• UI
• Content Management
• Storytelling