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Black Press names O’Connor co-chief operating officer

August 30, 2021

Posted by Mariam Ahmed

Josh O’Connor

Josh O’Connor, president of Sound Publishing and publisher of The Daily Herald, has been named co-chief operating officer of Black Press, Sound’s parent company.

His new role begins in September.

O’Connor joins fellow co-chief operating officer, Randy Blair, in overseeing operations in Canada, Washington and Alaska. O’Connor has worked in various capacities with Black Press since 1998.

O’Connor said:

“It has been an exciting eight years at The Daily Herald. We are experiencing the most transformative period in our history — growing and delivering award-winning journalism in innovative ways. I am proud of what we’ve accomplished and the overall direction of the business.”

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