Jim Hurson is a Policy Analyst with BGR Public Relations and Engagement. In this role, he supports strategic communications and policy initiatives for a diverse portfolio of clients.
Jim joined BGR in 2025 after several years working in documentary film. He has produced interviews, coordinated shoots, supported post-production and developed promotion strategies for nationally distributed documentary films, including projects for The Wall Street Journal. His work has focused on political history, international affairs, and public policy, combining media storytelling with substantive research.
Before joining BGR, Jim worked under former US Agency for Global Media CEO Michael Pack at Palladium Pictures on a range of short documentary projects. Previously, Jim built a body of work through an independent media venture that explored the psychological impact of the loss of wealth in southwest West Virginia. Jim is a 2025-2026 Fellow of the Media Accelerator at the Fund for American Studies. A graduate of Davidson College with degrees in Economics and German Studies, Jim is originally from Washington, D.C.
Areas of Focus
- Media Strategy
- Legislative and Policy Research
- Stakeholder Mapping
- Communications Support
Education
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Davidson College
German Studies and Economics