James A.
Brown
More than a decade reporting, producing and hosting for NPR, PBS NewsHour, BBC and USA TODAY. Available now for stories, interviews, tape syncs and edits, on deadline.
Journalist, writer and producer
James A. Brown is an award-winning journalist, writer and producer based in Rochester, N.Y. He led USA TODAY's daily podcast, worked inside the WHEC-TV newsroom, and has filed stories for NPR, PBS NewsHour, BBC, WNYC and the Associated Press. His beat runs from politics and civic life to public health: the stories that shape how a city understands itself.
Selected work
Large mural pays tribute to the late John Lewis
A WXXI television story on a Rochester mural honoring John Lewis.
WNYC StudiosProtests erupt in Rochester after Daniel Prude killing
A radio segment on the Daniel Prude case in Rochester.
WXXI NewsSymbol of peace is now a part of southwest Rochester neighborhood
A story on a peace pole in southwest Rochester.
WXXI NewsRochesterians join local ‘No Kings’ rallies to protest Trump’s policies
Rally coverage from Rochester.
USA TODAYHow do banks make money?
An episode on banks, fees and how banks make money.
USA TODAY AudioTesting drugs on animals could end
An interview on animal testing and federal policy.
USA TODAY AudioRVs and other economic canaries
An episode on RVs and recession signals.
USA TODAYA Puzzlemaster’s tale
An interview with Will Shortz about puzzles.
USA TODAYMary Louise Kelly on her memoir, It Goes So Fast
An interview with the NPR host about work and parenting.
USA TODAY AudioA push for names of birds to be more inclusive
An episode on history and bird names.
The Arizona RepublicThe Changing Shape of Work, Part 1
An episode on work and flexibility.
The Arizona RepublicThe Changing Shape of Work, Part 2
A follow-up episode on work, skills and careers.
Awarded featureFootball pioneer has roots in Finger Lakes region
A feature on football pioneer Henry McDonald.
Public policyPotential pot legalization pushes employers into unknown territory
A story on New York's marijuana debate.
Data and justiceRochester drug arrests and racial disparity
A data story on Rochester drug arrests and race.
InfrastructureCan Biden’s infrastructure plan bury the Inner Loop?
A story on Rochester's Inner Loop and federal infrastructure money.
Civic coverageCity seeks input on Inner Loop concept
A story on public feedback for the Inner Loop project.
EducationFinancial literacy classes prep teens for real life
A story on financial literacy classes for teens.
InclusionAutism Trail seeks to break down barriers
A story on an accessible nature trail.
WXXI archiveWXXI News archive
More Rochester and public media clips.
USA TODAY archiveUSA TODAY archive
More USA TODAY work.
Muck RackMuck Rack profile
More clips and contact information.
ResumeJournalism resume
Current resume and credits.
Available for
Reporting and features
Local, regional, statewide, national and international assignments.
Tape syncs and interviews
Field audio, remote interviews and broadcast support.
Editing and production
Articles, scripts, audio and video projects.
Email james@thedailynote.net with the outlet, deadline and assignment.
Selected credits
Credits include politics, culture, civic life, public health and public affairs.
Timeline
Freelance journalist, writer and producer
Writes and produces articles, interviews, audio and video.
USA TODAY daily podcast
Led USA TODAY's daily podcast. Hosted and produced interviews, explainers and daily segments.
WXXI Public Broadcasting and City Newspaper
Produced radio, digital and podcast work. Contributed to NPR, PBS NewsHour, BBC, WNYC and the Associated Press.
Freelance journalist
Wrote and produced features, interviews and local stories.
Broadcast and digital media
Newsroom, digital and production roles at WHEC-TV, Our-Hometown.com, Rochester Optical and 5LINX.