Profile
Burl Osborne served as the Chief Executive Officer of Freedom Communications, Inc. from 2011 to 2012.
He was also the Chairman of The Associated Press from 1993 to 2007.
Osborne served as the Director of Belo Corp.
from 1987 to 2002 and as the Publisher of The Dallas Morning News, Inc. in 2001.
Additionally, he held various director positions in organizations such as Southern Newspaper Publishers Association, The Belo Foundation, News Media Alliance, GateHouse Media LLC, Advances In Kidney Disease & Health, and Committee to Protect Journalists.
Osborne earned an MBA from Long Island University and an undergraduate degree from Marshall University.
Former positions of Burl Osborne
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| OLD COPPER COMPANY | Director/Board Member | 2012-08-14 |
Freedom Communications, Inc.
 Freedom Communications, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Freedom Communications, Inc. provides television broadcasting and publishes newspapers. Its portfolio includes information and entertainment Websites, mobile applications, daily and weekly newspapers, magazines, and other specialty publications. The company was founded by Raymond Cyrus Hoiles in 1935 and is headquartered in Santa Ana, CA. | President | 2010-06-29 |
GateHouse Media LLC
 GateHouse Media LLC Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services GateHouse Media LLC engages in the publication of local newspapers and online media. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in McLean, VA. | Director/Board Member | 2012-08-14 |
Committee to Protect Journalists
 Committee to Protect Journalists Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Committee to Protect Journalists is a nonprofit organization that promotes press freedom worldwide. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The company provides journalists and newsrooms with basic safety information on physical, digital, and psychological safety to stay safe in an increasingly dangerous world for the press. The organization defends the right of journalists to report the news safely and without fear of reprisal. The company aims to provide appropriate training, equipment, and other resources, such as insurance and access to psychosocial support services, as well as timely, accessible information. | Director/Board Member | 2012-08-14 |
The Associated Press (New York)
 The Associated Press (New York) Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services The Associated Press provides news media services. It offers global news network, delivering news from every corner of the world to all media platforms and formats. The firm supplies a stream of news around the clock to its domestic members, international subscribers and commercial customers. The company was founded in 1846 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Chairman | 2006-12-31 |
Training of Burl Osborne
| Marshall University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Long Island University | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 11 |
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Old COPPER Co., Inc.
 Old COPPER Co., Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Old COPPER Co., Inc. engages in the operation of retail stores of apparel, home, jewelry, and beauty merchandise. The company was founded by James Cash Penney in 1902 and is headquartered in Plano, TX. | Retail Trade |
Freedom Communications, Inc.
Freedom Communications, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Freedom Communications, Inc. provides television broadcasting and publishes newspapers. Its portfolio includes information and entertainment Websites, mobile applications, daily and weekly newspapers, magazines, and other specialty publications. The company was founded by Raymond Cyrus Hoiles in 1935 and is headquartered in Santa Ana, CA. | Consumer Services |
GateHouse Media LLC
GateHouse Media LLC Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services GateHouse Media LLC engages in the publication of local newspapers and online media. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in McLean, VA. | Consumer Services |
Advances In Kidney Disease & Health
 Advances In Kidney Disease & Health Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Advances In Kidney Disease & Health provides awareness on kidney and urinary tract diseases. The organization helps to increase the availability of all organs for transplantation. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Committee to Protect Journalists
Committee to Protect Journalists Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Committee to Protect Journalists is a nonprofit organization that promotes press freedom worldwide. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The company provides journalists and newsrooms with basic safety information on physical, digital, and psychological safety to stay safe in an increasingly dangerous world for the press. The organization defends the right of journalists to report the news safely and without fear of reprisal. The company aims to provide appropriate training, equipment, and other resources, such as insurance and access to psychosocial support services, as well as timely, accessible information. | Commercial Services |
Belo Corp.
 Belo Corp. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Belo Corp. owns and operates daily newspapers. It owns and manages the various websites associated with these properties and other niche products. The firm also owns and operates commercial printing, distribution, and direct mail service businesses. In addition, it owns and operates television stations and cable news channels. The company was founded in 1842 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Consumer Services |
Southern Newspaper Publishers Association
 Southern Newspaper Publishers Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Southern Newspaper Publishers Association operates as a business association. The non-profit company is based in Atlanta, GA. | Commercial Services |
News Media Alliance
 News Media Alliance Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services News Media Alliance provides newspapers and non-daily newspapers. It focuses on ensuring the future of new media through communication, research, advocacy and innovation. The company was founded on June 1, 1992 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Consumer Services |
The Associated Press (New York)
The Associated Press (New York) Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services The Associated Press provides news media services. It offers global news network, delivering news from every corner of the world to all media platforms and formats. The firm supplies a stream of news around the clock to its domestic members, international subscribers and commercial customers. The company was founded in 1846 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
The Dallas Morning News, Inc.
 The Dallas Morning News, Inc. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Part of DallasNews Corp., The Dallas Morning News, Inc. is a news organization based in Dallas, TX. The Dallas Morning News has been serving the community since 1885. The company provides breaking news, investigations, reviews, and opinions on various topics such as business, sports, arts, entertainment, food, real estate, crime, and more at dallasnews.com. The company also offers back copies of their publication for up to 90 days following the date of publication. The company reports on philanthropy, the top places to work, airlines, air travel, and the aerospace industry, as well as personal finance and making smart decisions with your money. Additionally, they cover news on eating local, agriculture, local farms, artisan food creators, and farmers markets. | Consumer Services |
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