Longtime journalist returns to Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper as editor-in-chief – Indianapolis Recorder

The Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper, one of many nation’s oldest and most revered Black publications, pronounces the number of Brandon Perry as its editor-in-chief.

“Brandon is a tremendous journalist whose skilled experience, robust management expertise, and fervour for the neighborhood make him the perfect individual to serve on the helm of the newsroom,” stated Recorder President and CEO Robert Shegog. “I sit up for Brandon serving on this capability and persevering with the wealthy legacy of our historic newspaper.”

In his new function, Perry might be chargeable for figuring out the newspaper’s general editorial course and cultivating the reporters’ group whereas additionally participating externally with the broader neighborhood. As well as, Perry can even lead all facets of the Recorder’s sister publication, the Indiana Minority Enterprise Journal (IMBM). IMBM is a enterprise, way of life and variety journal that options content material particular to the pursuits of ethnic minorities and girls.

“I’m very enthusiastic about rejoining the Recorder Media Group! The Recorder has a robust historical past of life-changing journalism and continues to function a voice and important useful resource for our neighborhood at present,” stated Perry. “Robert’s modern efforts have expanded the paper’s attain externally, and its capability internally. I sit up for working with him, the group, and neighborhood companions as we construct on the Recorder’s legacy.“

Perry beforehand served as managing editor of IMBM and senior author of the Recorder for 13 years earlier than pursuing a profession in safety administration. Perry may be reached at BrandonP@IndyRecorder.com or 317-924-5143 ext 310.