Christopher Farley

Christopher John Farley is a Jamaican-born American journalist, author, and media professional with an impressive career spanning multiple media platforms. Born on July 28, 1966, in Kingston, Jamaica, he grew up in New York and is a Harvard University graduate.3

Professional Background: Farley has had a distinguished career in journalism and media, including:

• Senior editor at Time magazine and The Wall Street Journal23
• Executive editor at Amazon's Audible, where he executive produced projects featuring celebrities like Kerry Washington, Steph Curry, and Natasha Lyonne1
• Recently named Senior Director of Arts Programming & Development at PBS1

Literary Achievements: He is an accomplished author with several notable works:

• Novels: "Around Harvard Square" (which won an NAACP Image Award in 2020), "Kingston by Starlight", "My Favorite War"24
• Biographies: "Aaliyah: More Than a Woman", "Before the Legend: The Rise of Bob Marley", "Introducing Halle Berry"23

Recent Accomplishments: In May 2023, Farley joined PBS to oversee arts programming development, bringing his extensive media experience to public broadcasting.1 His career reflects a commitment to storytelling across various media platforms, from print journalism to audio and television production.