Jim Kirk

Jim Kirk has extensive experience in the media industry, currently serving as Group Publisher and Executive Editor at Crain's Chicago Business since October 2018. Prior roles include Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Tribune Publishing Company and Editor-In-Chief at the Los Angeles Times. Kirk has also held positions such as Senior Vice President, Publisher, and Editor-In-Chief at the Chicago Sun-Times and Chief of Editorial Operations at Crain's Chicago Business. Additional experience includes roles at the Chicago News Cooperative, Bloomberg, and the Chicago Tribune Media Group, showcasing a strong background in editorial leadership and management within major publications. Kirk obtained a degree from Illinois State University, where studies were completed from 1983 to 1987.