Logan Barry
Logan Barry’s Biography
I'm an independent public relations practitioner and media relations consultant, former investigative journalist, and founder / principal of Barry Media Consulting. My career has been built around a passion for journalism, public affairs, strategic communications, and helping organizations communicate with clarity, credibility, and purpose.
Background & Current Work
Over the past decade, I've worked on both sides of the media landscape. As a journalist, I covered state and local government, business and economic development, investigated public officials, interviewed national figures, and reported on stories that drew statewide and national attention. Those experiences taught me the importance of thorough research, rigorous fact-checking, asking tough questions, and understanding what makes a story genuinely newsworthy.
Today, I help clients navigate complex communications challenges through media relations, earned media strategy, thought leadership, executive communications, stakeholder engagement, and strategic messaging. I bring a reporter's mindset to every project, combining curiosity, accuracy, and sound editorial judgment with a practical understanding of how organizations and leaders need to communicate in today's environment.
Sectors & Industries/Niches & Beats
Throughout my career, I've worked in the economic development, planning, and energy spaces with government agencies, nonprofits, businesses, elected officials, and industry leaders, helping them tell their stories in ways that resonate with both the media and the audiences they serve. Whether I'm developing a media strategy, preparing a spokesperson for an interview, ghostwriting an op-ed, or conducting in-depth research, my goal is always the same: to help clients build trust, strengthen their reputation, and achieve meaningful results.
Higher Education/Professional Awards & Service
I graduated from West Virginia University's P.I. Reed College of Media. My work has been recognized with multiple honors from the Public Relations Society of America, where I've served on my local chapter's Board of Directors and chairman of the independent practitioners section and I continue to be driven by a simple belief: good communications starts with facts, credibility, and a genuine commitment to serving the public interest.