Meet Brady
Outside of journalism, Brady enjoys reading, writing, playing music and experimenting in the kitchen. He feels most fulfilled outdoors and telling stories of rural America.
He was raised on a cattle farm in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, and currently lives in Nebraska.
He’s a member of the National Sports Media Association and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.
Awards
2021 – General Excellence: Best Small Weekly Newspaper by Wyoming Press Association
2020 – 1st place Nebraska Press Association Feature
1st place Nebraska Press Association Front Page
2019 – Pulitzer Prize – Public Service nominated
1st place Wyoming Press Association Sports News
1st place Top of the Rockies Special Section
2nd place Wyoming Press Association Special Section
2018 – 2nd place Wyoming Press Association Sports Feature
6th place Associated Press Sports Editor Investigative
2017 – 1st place Wyoming Press Association Sports News
2nd place Wyoming Press Association Sports Feature
Experience
Staff Writer at Hail Varsity
(2022 – 2023)
Covered football, recruiting and soccer at the University of Nebraska. As beat reporter, he writes monthly magazine features and daily stories about the team, recruits, coaches, conference, realignment, legal matters, NIL and much more.
Managing Editor at Pinedale Roundup Group
(2020 – 2022)
Oversaw the editorial staffs for two weekly newspapers. Covered local events, breaking news and politics for both newspapers.
Managing Editor at Seward County Independent Group
(2020 – 2020)
Oversaw the editorial staffs for five weekly newspapers. Served as lead reporter across all beats for two of those newspapers.
Sports Reporter at Casper Star-Tribune
(2016 – 2020)
Provided comprehensive coverage of all high school sports across Wyoming. Covered non-revenue sports for the University of Wyoming. Provided supplemental University of Wyoming football and men’s basketball coverage.
Sports Desk Clerk at Lincoln Journal-Star
(2011 – 2016)
Served as University of Nebraska women’s soccer beat reporter. Supplemental coverage of state tournaments and University of Nebraska football. Additional game coverage where necessary.
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