Jim Sweeney brings more than 35 years of experience in public relations and journalism to his role as Senior Account and Content Director at Amendola. As someone who has worked in both industries, Jim understands the demands and expectations of clients, making him a dynamic and valuable team member.

He spent 25 years as a reporter and editor for daily newspapers, including 17 years at the Cleveland Plain Dealer. In addition to news and features, he also reviewed books and wrote essays and columns.

Notable career accomplishments include creating the first magazine designed specifically for the iPad during his time at a startup. He then made his way to Advanstar where he led a team of 14 writers for various medical magazines, then served as editor of Medical Economics. Prior to Amendola, he created content and managed PR programs at The Adcom Group for a variety of clients, including Cleveland Clinic, Lubrizol Life Sciences, Sherwin-Williams, and Kauffman Foundation.

Jim earned his degree in English from Miami University. He is based in Cleveland, Ohio.