Connor Boals

Connor Boals has a diverse work experience in the media industry. Connor currently works as the Head of Media at OceanX since 2023. Prior to this, they were the VP of Content Strategy & Development at Underknown from 2022 to 2023. Connor also had their own company, Connor Boals, where they worked in content development from 2021 to 2022.

Before that, Connor worked at BBC News as an Executive Producer from 2021 to 2022, where they led storytelling training for the BBC Africa team and produced several films. Connor also worked at CNN for several roles from 2014 to 2021, including Director of Creative Partnerships, Supervising Producer, and Senior Producer at Great Big Story. Connor was responsible for building and leading teams, overseeing production, and presenting creative concepts to clients.

Prior to their time at CNN, Connor worked at NowThis News as a Producer in 2013, Thomson Reuters as a Junior Producer from 2011 to 2013, and ABC News as a News Assistant from 2011 to 2011.

Connor also has experience as a Fellow at News 21 in 2010 and as a Graduate Student at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism from 2009 to 2010.

Connor Boals obtained a Master of Science degree in Journalism with a digital media concentration from The Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University during the period of 2009 to 2010. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Anthropology at the University of Vermont from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, they hold an Advanced Open Water Diver certification from PADI, although the specific month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.