Tom Merritt

Current

• editor at CNET.com

Past

• executive producer at TechTV
• assistant manager at Half Price Books
• program director at WPGU

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Education

• University of Illinois

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Industry

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Tom Merritt’s Summary

I am an executive editor for CNET TV overseeing and presenting content for video on CNET.com and CNETTV.com. My shows include Quick Tips, Insider Secrets (help), CNET Top 5 (features), and various others. I also co-produce and co-host the CNET Buzz Out Loud podcast, which has become CNET's most successful podcast and is ranked in the Top 100.

I was previously editor in charge of user engagement for CNET.com overseeing the home page promotions and headlines and advising on help and how to and community.

Before that I was department director overseeing all Web content for the TechTV network with emphasis on growing the audience in order to increase Time Spent Viewing on the network by increasing awareness and focus on programming through the website. Set editorial direction and strategies as well as community interaction and growth. Push group to develop creative ideas that will grab the attention of the public and drive them towards the networks website and TV product.

I'm looking for opportunities to be creative, develop ideas and experiment with content especially using humor.

Tom Merritt’s Specialties:

Talent, presenter, on-camera, writing, editing, promotion, convergence, integration strategy, community growth, traffic growth, development, management, budget management, producing, hiring,

Tom Merritt’s Experience

• editor

  CNET.com

  (Public Company; 201-500 employees; CNET; Online Media industry)

  July 2004 — Present (4 years 4 months)

  Editor in broadband. On-camera presenter (talent) for video on CNET.com and CNETTV.com. Co-producer and co-host of CNET's Buzz Out Loud podcast.

• executive producer

  TechTV

  (Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

  August 2000 — July 2004 (4 years)

  Oversaw TechTV's website content with the goal of driving viewership, especially Time Spent Viewing and helping to raise awareness of the network. Determined editorial and community strategy and pushed group to grab public attention with creative funny and innovative content.

• assistant manager

  Half Price Books

  (Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Retail industry)

  September 1993 — August 1999 (6 years)

  Used book and media buyer and seller. In-store LAN manager and computer expert. Expert on collectible paperbacks.

• program director

  WPGU

  (Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

  March 1990 — March 1992 (2 years 1 month)

  In charge of all on-air station programming for number one station in 18-34 demo in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois.

Tom Merritt’s Education

• University of Illinois

  B.S., Journalism, August 1988 — December 1992

  Activities and Societies:

  WPGU-radio, Channel 2 News, Play-by-play voice of Illini Baseball, Stadium Anouncer Gymnastics, Women's Volleyball, Women's Basketball

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