Mike Barry

Mike Barry has diverse work experience in audience development and engagement. Mike currently holds the position of Vice President of Audience Development and Engagement at New York Public Radio. Prior to that, they worked at HuffPost as the Head of Audience from 2018 to 2020. Before joining HuffPost, Mike served as the Head of Audience Growth for the Entertainment Group at Time Inc. from 2017 to 2018.

Mike's previous experience includes working at Guardian News & Media, where they held various roles from 2015 to 2017. Mike served as the Head of Audience for Guardian US, leading a team focused on cultivating a large and engaged audience for The Guardian's journalism in the US. Mike was also the Deputy Audience Director and Social Media Producer during their time at Guardian News & Media.

Before joining Guardian News & Media, Mike worked at The Week as a Senior Editor from 2013 to 2015. In this role, they led the social media strategy and implementation, resulting in a significant increase in social referral traffic. Mike also worked as an Outreach Editor, pitching and surfacing content on various highly-trafficked sites.

Earlier in their career, Mike worked as a Political Video Editor at The Huffington Post in 2012. Mike also gained experience in viral advertising as a Writer, Editor, and Producer at The Viral Factory from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, Mike was involved in the production of viral videos as a Principal, Writer, and Performer at PRANGSTGRÜP from 2002 to 2007.

Overall, Mike Barry has a strong background in audience development, engagement, social media strategy, and content optimization. Their experience spans across various media organizations, with a focus on driving audience growth and engagement through strategic initiatives.

Mike Barry attended Columbia University from 2000 to 2004, where they received a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. In 2007, they enrolled in the Boston Conservatory at Berklee and completed their studies in 2009, obtaining a Master of Music degree with a specialization in Theater.