Jon O'Connell

Jon O'Connell is an accomplished editorial professional with extensive experience in the field of journalism and communications. Currently serving as Executive Editor at Life Science Connect since October 2022, Jon previously held the position of Director of Strategic Communications at Coal Creative from September 2021 to October 2022. Jon's writing experience includes roles as a Staff Writer for The Scranton Times-Tribune, where coverage focused on health care, local business, the regional economy, and environmental issues from November 2014 to August 2020, and as a Staff Reporter at The Times Leader, focusing on shale-gas drilling and general-assignment stories from March 2013 to October 2014. Additionally, Jon worked as Social Media Director and Content Writer for Resource Media from February 2012 to March 2013, developing content strategies and managing campaigns for a range of clients. Jon holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Pittsburgh, earned between 2008 and 2010.