Sam Dealey is an American journalist, media consultant, and the former editor of The Washington Times. He is currently managing principal at Monument Communications, a media fellow at the Hoover Institution, and a board member at The American Spectator.[1][2]

Sam Dealey
Born
Texas, U.S.
StatusSingle
EducationCornell University, B.A.
OccupationForeign Correspondent

Early life and education

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A native of Dallas, Dealey graduated from St. Mark's School of Texas in 1992. He attended Cornell University, where he became interested in journalism. During his sophomore year, he worked at the National Journalism Center in Washington, D.C. and for political columnist Robert Novak. While at Cornell, he also worked for National Review. After graduating, he began writing for The American Spectator, eventually becoming its managing editor. He then joined The Hill newspaper as a political reporter. In 1999, Dealey joined The Wall Street Journal as an editorial page writer and editor in Hong Kong, covering Southeast Asia, China, the Koreas, and human and religious freedoms.[1]

Dealey is related to George Dealey, Edward Musgrove Dealey, and Robert Decherd, all of whom led the A.H. Belo media conglomerate.[3]

The Washington Times

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In January 2010, Dealey was hired by The Washington Times as editor-in-chief.[4][5] In November 2010, he was let go by the Times after a change of ownership.[6] He was a partner at the public relations and lobbying firm, Qorvis, before taking his position at Monument Communications.[7]

Awards

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References

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  1. ^ a b Parker Holloman, Jameson. "Sam Dealey: Foreign Correspondent". Georgetown Journalism. Archived from the original on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 20 June 2011.
  2. ^ "American Spectator Board of Directors". About Page. The American Spectator. Archived from the original on 23 April 2011. Retrieved 23 June 2011.
  3. ^ "Robert W. Decherd leaves four-decade legacy of newspaper service | Dallas Morning News". Archived from the original on 2013-12-30.
  4. ^ 'Washington Times' Hires Sam Dealey as New Editor, U.S. News & World Report, January 29, 2010
  5. ^ headlines Washington Times to name right-leaning journalist Sam Dealey as new editor, Washington Post, January 30, 2010
  6. ^ Washington Times fires top editor Sam Dealey, Washington Post, November 20, 2010
  7. ^ "Accounts and People of Note in the Ad Industry". The New York Times. February 28, 2011.
  8. ^ "Sam Dealey Named Editor of The Washington Times" (PDF). Press Release. The Washington Times. Retrieved 23 June 2011.