Brian Burnsed

Brian Burnsed is an accomplished journalist with extensive experience in sports journalism and editorial management. Currently serving as the Director of Brand Journalism and Thought Leadership at Entrepreneurs' Organization since December 2024, Burnsed previously contributed as a writer to Sports Illustrated from June 2017 to October 2024, where notable features included two cover stories and interviews with prominent athletes. Burnsed's roles also featured leadership positions at StoryTerrace as the Editorial Team Lead for the U.S. and as Editor and Web Producer for the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee during the 2021 Tokyo Games. Additional experience includes work with NCAA, Turner Sports, U.S. News & World Report, and BusinessWeek. Burnsed holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Emory University and a Master of Arts in Sports Journalism from Indiana University Indianapolis.