Experienced Vermont media leader Brendan Kinney named CEO of Vermont Journalism Trust and VTDigger

Brendan Kinney, who has spent more than 15 years in leadership roles in Vermont public media, rising to become one of the state’s most admired and respected media veterans, has been named the new chief executive officer of the Vermont Journalism Trust, the parent organization that publishes VTDigger. VTDigger is a trusted source of people-powered, independent journalism serving readers throughout Vermont.

Kinney, who was chosen unanimously by the trust’s board after a competitive national search this spring, currently serves as the chief operating officer of Vermont Public, the state’s public television and public radio broadcaster. He has spent 16 years at the merged organization and its predecessor Vermont Public Radio, including serving as senior vice president of development and interim CEO.