Thomas Patton

Current

• Owner/Chief Content Officer at Broad Reach Communications LLC

Past

• Station Manager / Program Director at WJCT
• News Director at Peach State Public Radio
• New Media Manager at C-SPAN

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Education

• Indiana University Bloomington

Recommended

7 people have recommended Thomas

Connections

130 connections

Industry

Broadcast Media

Websites

• My Blog

Thomas Patton’s Summary

Accomplished award-winning news professional. Recognized, polished on-air talent on television and radio who is always even handed. Solid newsroom experience in assignments, writing, editing, and departmental budgets. Strong writer and public speaker. Demonstrated skills in leadership, team building and strategic planning. Extensive experience in radio station management, including content creation, program, and personnel management and departmental budgets. Proven ability to analyze and synthesize complex data.

Thomas Patton’s Specialties:

Content Creation on multiple platforms: Radio, Television, and Internet,
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Confident public speaker.
Trained in presentation on Radio and Television, including mic technique, on-camera appearance, and teleprompter.

Thomas Patton’s Experience

• Owner/Chief Content Officer

  Broad Reach Communications LLC

  (Broadcast Media industry)

  May 2009 — Present (8 months)

  Content creation and editing for new and legacy media outlets. Public Speaking. Meeting Facilitation. Media Consulting.

• Station Manager / Program Director

  WJCT

  (Public Company; 51-200 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

  March 2000 — October 2008 (8 years 8 months)

  FM News Director, Program Director, Station Manager. Host of “Week in Review” on WJCT-FM and WJCT-TV weekly November 2000 – September 2008. Host of “First Coast Forum” on WJCT-FM and WJCT-TV quarterly April 2003 – October 2008. Responsible for FM station budget, personnel, and content creation and oversight.

• News Director

  Peach State Public Radio

  (Broadcast Media industry)

  August 1998 — March 2000 (1 year 8 months)

  News Director. Host of “Georgia Gazette” magazine show weekly on GPB’s 14 station radio network. Host of “Georgia Gazette Consumer Call-In” monthly on GPB’s 14 station radio network. Responsible for news budget, reporting staff, and creation and oversight of news content.

• New Media Manager

  C-SPAN

  (Non-Profit; 201-500 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

  August 1991 — April 1998 (6 years 9 months)

  Producer / Host “C-SPAN’s Weekly Radio Journal”, Audio Services Manager, New Media Manager. Host and Executive Producer of nationally – syndicated “C-SPAN’s Weekly Radio Journal”. Created online content and participated in web design. Managed online staff. Worked with content partners Microsoft and RealNetworks to develop online audio and video products. Worked with satellite radio companies to develop content agreements between C-SPAN and those companies.

Thomas Patton’s Education

• Indiana University Bloomington

  BA , Telecommunications , 1976 — 1980

  Focus in Broadcast Station Management

Additional Information

Thomas Patton’s Websites:

• My Blog

Thomas Patton’s Interests:

Scuba Diving, Photography, Boating, Fishing, Cooking, Cycling, Music, Improv Comedy, Acting, Politics

Thomas Patton’s Groups:

•    Broadcast and Radio Professionals
•    TV News
•    Indiana University Alumni Network
•    Links to Jacksonville
•    Radio & Television Professionals Network
•    IU Alumni
•    Public Broadcasting Service Alumni
•    Just Jacksonville
•    Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce
•    GON - Global Open Network
•    BNI Florida (NE & C)
•    Jacksonville Networking Group
•    North Florida Land Trust, Inc.
•    JobsDirectUSA
•    Job Openings, Job Leads and Job Connections!
•    Media and Entertainment: Networking, Forum and Jobs
•    Jacksonville's Speakers Brueau

Thomas Patton’s Honors:

2003: Florida Associated Press “Best Public Affairs” award for “Week in Review”.

2002: Florida Associated Press “Best Use of Sound” award for “Kennedy at Sea” feature.

1998: Georgia Associated Press “Pacemaker” award for outstanding news operation in Georgia.

1996 – 1997: Three USA Today “Hot Site” awards for C-SPAN Online.

1992: New York Radio Arts Festival Bronze Medal for “C-SPAN’s Weekly Radio Journal” in “Best Public Affairs Program” category.

1989: New York Radio Arts Festival producer credit for Gold Medal Winner “Voices of America”

Thomas Patton’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• career opportunities
• consulting offers
• new ventures
• expertise requests
• reference requests
• getting back in touch