Jim Thompson will retire as president of the Broadcasters Foundation of America at the end of 2022. Until then, he will serve as co-president alongside Tim McCarthy, who was chosen unanimously by the BFofA’s search committee as Thompson’s successor.
McCarthy comes to the organization from ESPN, where he served as Senior VP and General Manager of Audio Play-By-Play and General Manager of both 98.7 FM in New York and 710 AM in Los Angeles.
“I look forward to working with Jim and the entire Board to continue the important work of the Broadcasters Foundation,” McCarthy said in a press release. “I have been in broadcasting throughout my career, and it is an honor to be in a position to give back by providing aid to those in our industry who need it most.”
Thompson has been president of the foundation for more than 12 years. The new leadership structure and succession plan will take effect on November 1.
“Serving the mission of the Broadcasters Foundation has been the most rewarding experience of my career,” Thompson added. “I cannot think of a more worthy task than helping our colleagues in their darkest moments. The search committee and the Board have made an excellent choice in Tim — I know I will be leaving our mission in good hands.”
