Tom Oates

Tom Oates

Executive Producer at EFX Media

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Current
Past
  • Television Sports Anchor, Reporter at WKRN
  • Television Sports Anchor, Reporter at WLUK
  • Television Sports Anchor, Reporter at KJCT
  • Television Sports Producer at NewsChannel 8
  • Radio Sports Anchor, Reporter & Producer at WTEM
Education
  • University of Maryland College Park
Connections
151 connections
Industry
Public Relations and Communications
Websites

Tom Oates’s Summary

Executive Producer, EFX Media (http://www.efxmedia.com)

With over 18 years communications experience, Tom is an excellent collaborator and team leader, dedicated to creating optimal messaging and presentation solutions.

Tom’s skills are forged from a combination of writing, producing and directing marketing/outreach projects, and as an award-winning broadcast journalist.

visit: http://tomoates.tv/

Tom Oates’s Specialties:

Writing, Outreach Communication, Messaging, Leadership, Media Relations, Project Management, Organization, Video Production, Interviewing


Tom Oates’s Experience

  • Executive Producer

    EFX Media

    (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

    August 2003Present (6 years 4 months)

    EFX Media:
    A Media Marketing Communication firm located outside Washington, DC.
    Specializing in matching the right medium with the right message (Internal, External, Marketing, Promotion, Creative).
    A full-service video and interactive production firm.
    Awards:
    2004 IABC Silver Inkwell
    2007 Telly Awards (2)
    2008 Telly Awards (3)

  • Television Sports Anchor, Reporter

    WKRN

    (Broadcast Media industry)

    July 2000June 2003 (3 years )

    Television sports anchor, reporter

    Two (2) Emmy Awards, MidSouth Region

  • Television Sports Anchor, Reporter

    WLUK

    (Broadcast Media industry)

    November 1998July 2000 (1 year 9 months)

    Television sports anchor, reporter

  • Television Sports Anchor, Reporter

    KJCT

    (Broadcast Media industry)

    May 1996November 1998 (2 years 7 months)

    Television sports anchor, reporter

  • Television Sports Producer

    NewsChannel 8

    (Broadcast Media industry)

    April 1995May 1996 (1 year 2 months)

    Television sports producer

  • Radio Sports Anchor, Reporter & Producer

    WTEM

    (Broadcast Media industry)

    May 1993January 1996 (2 years 9 months)

    Radio producer, reporter, anchor


Tom Oates’s Education

  • University of Maryland College Park

    B.A. , Journalism , 19901994

    Activities and Societies:
    WMUC Radio ('91-'94), Sports Director

Additional Information

Tom Oates’s Websites:

Tom Oates’s Interests:

Writing, Communications, News/Current Events, Fitness

Tom Oates’s Groups:

  •    Philip Merrill College of Journalism - University of Maryland
  •    Washington Network Group (WNG)
  •    TV News
  •    ThoseinMedia
  •    Toastmaster
  •    Corporate Communications Executive Network
  •    University of Maryland, College Park Alumni Association
  •    DC Media
  •    IABC Washington
  •    Pay-on-Performance PR
  •    Journalist and Journalism
  •    Capitol Communicator
  •    Baseball Industry Network

Tom Oates’s Honors:

2008 (3) Telly Awards (commercial production)
2007 (2) Telly Awards (commercial production)
2004 Silver Inkwell Award (IABC, Washington DC Chapter)
2002 (2) Midsouth Emmys (Televsion News)
1997 (2) Associated Press First Place Awards (Television News)


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