Tim Swanson

Tim Swanson is an experienced media and communications professional currently serving as the Media and Communications Manager for the City of Sacramento since September 2018. In this role, Tim leads a team responsible for internal and external communications, developing strategic plans and marketing campaigns aligned with the City's goals. Previous positions include Regional Enterprise Editor for The Sacramento Bee, where Tim directed investigative coverage, and a Professor and Journalism Department Chair at American River College. Tim has also worked as an Editor at the Los Angeles Times, overseeing film industry coverage, and held senior writing positions at Portfolio Magazine and Premiere Magazine. Tim holds a Master's degree in Journalism from the University of California, Berkeley and a Bachelor's degree in English Literature and Spanish from Willamette University.