The Banner announced Thursday that Julia Beizer, CVP, content product at Microsoft AI, has joined the board of directors of the Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism. Beizer has spent much of her career at the intersection of news and technology and will bring that expertise to the board.

Beizer pioneered new user experiences and unlocked new revenue opportunities across subscriptions, advertising and licensing. In her current role at Microsoft AI, she is working on quality content experiences at scale.

“Julia has spent her career helping news organizations navigate the rapid changes shaping technology and journalism,” said Stewart Bainum Jr., founder and chair of the Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism. “We are fortunate to have her expertise and leadership at this important moment for The Banner.”

Prior to joining Microsoft, Beizer was the chief operating officer and chief digital officer at Bloomberg Media, building a $100 million-plus subscription business through new product experiences and content expansion. Her work landed her on the list of Adweek 50 in 2025.

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Beizer’s career also includes a stop at HuffPost, where she was head of product, design and engineering. Prior to that, she spent 10 years at The Washington Post in both product and news. She was also an adjunct professor at Columbia Journalism School, teaching a class on news product.

“I couldn’t be more excited to join the Venetoulis board. The Banner is a model for how local news providers can serve and engage their communities,” Beizer said. “I’m thrilled to be a part of the journey.”

The board of directors of the Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism is responsible for steering the institute toward its mission of bringing high-quality local journalism to Baltimore and Central Maryland. Members of the board come from a diverse range of business, civic and nonprofit sectors from the Baltimore region and include nationally recognized journalists, media, advertising and marketing professionals.

For more information, visit The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism website.