Josh Schimmels, MBA

Josh Schimmels, MBA has a diverse and extensive work experience in the publishing industry. Josh is currently the Publisher & CEO at the Los Angeles Business Journal since March 2020. Prior to that, they worked as the Publisher at AZ Big Media from March 2019 to April 2020. From August 2015 to March 2019, they served as the Business Group Publisher at D Magazine.

Josh also held the position of Associate Publisher/ Vice President at both the Los Angeles Business Journal and the San Fernando Valley Business Journal from January 2010 to August 2015. In this dual role, they managed all advertising revenue, led a 16-person sales team, and created and managed annual advertising budgets and department P&Ls.

Before that, they were the Vice President of Business Development at AZ BIG Media from July 2005 to January 2010. Josh oversaw all commercial operations of six statewide publications and two expositions, developed strategic plans, and created new revenue streams through business events.

Josh started their career as an Associate Publisher at bizAZ magazine from April 2004 to April 2005. In this role, they implemented strategic plans for advertising sales, marketing, and event planning, and established and maintained revenue targets.

Josh began their career in the publishing industry as an Associate Advertising Manager at the San Fernando Valley Business Journal from April 1999 to April 2004. Josh led a sales team that significantly increased sales revenues and managed the daily operations of the advertising sales team.

Overall, Josh Schimmels, MBA brings a wealth of experience in managing advertising revenue, leading sales teams, creating and implementing strategic plans, and developing new revenue streams in the publishing industry.

Josh Schimmels, MBA, pursued their education at various institutions. Starting from 1994 to 1998, they attended the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Media, Broadcasting, and Mass Communications. Josh further enhanced their educational background by attending the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. From 2004 to 2006, they successfully completed their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program, solidifying their expertise in business administration.