J. Max Robins

J. Max Robins is the current President & Executive Director at Center for Communications. Prior to this, they were a columnist/Forbes.com for Forbes from September 2013 to May 2017. J. has also held the position of Vice President/Executive Director at The Paley Center for Media from March 2008 to January 2013, where they led the Paley's Media Council. From February 2004 to August 2007, they were the Editor-in-Chief of Broadcasting & Cable and from January 1996 to December 2004, they were a Senior Editor/Columnist of TV Guide. J.'s career in media started as Television Editor of Variety from January 1990 to December 1996.

J. Max Robins is a graduate of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, where they earned their M.A. in Journalism. J. also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A. with Honors) from the University of Michigan in Urban Studies/Creative Writing/Comparative Literature.

Some direct reports include Erin Gromen - Director, Partnerships, Camila Brango - Director, Community, and Kate Stanley - Program Director.