Lucas Grindley
Executive Director @ Next City | Award-Winning Journalist, Podcast Host
- Role
- Executive Director at Next City
- Location
- Woodstock, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Lucas Grindley
Lucas Grindley is the Executive Director of Next City, a nonprofit journalism organization that aims to make cities more equitable and inclusive. He has over 20 years of experience in the media industry, covering politics, policy, culture, and LGBTQ issues. He is also the host of the Next City Podcast, where he interviews innovators and changemakers who are transforming urban communities.Previously, Lucas was the President of Pride Media, where he oversaw the growth and impact of several LGBTQ publications, including The Advocate, Out, and PRIDE. He was twice named the LGBTQ Journalist of the Year by the National LGBTQ Journalists Association (NLGJA) for his groundbreaking reporting and commentary. Lucas is passionate about elevating diverse voices and stories, and advancing social justice and equity through journalism. He is an expert in digital media, audience engagement, and content strategy, and a trusted mentor and coach for other media professionals.
Experience
Executive Director
Aug 2018 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US
Education
University of South Florida
Bachelor's degree, Journalism
1997 — 2001
Skills
- Copy Editing
- Content Management
- Advertising
- Magazines
- New Media
- Editing
- Video
- Publications
- Publishing
- Writing
- Digital Media
- Social Media
- News Writing
- Web Design
- Journalism
- Storytelling
- Blogging
- Editorial
- Newspaper
- Content Strategy
- Web Content
- Television
- Newspapers
- Digital Strategy
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