producer  T o m  A t w o o d

 
5 Orchid Court Edwardsville, Illinois 62025 (618) 692-1464 (618) 558-4949 tom@tomatwood.net www.tomatwoodvideo.com www.tomatwoodmusic.com Experience Freelance Producer/Writer Edwardsville, Illinois, 2001—present Documentaries nominated for nine Emmys. Winner of 2003 Emmy Award for Invisible Weapons, a documentary on bullying and its effects on children. Instructor, Department of Mass Communications Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, August 2006– present. Courses taught: Electronic Media News Advanced Broadcast Writing Introduction to Audio and Video Production Writing for the Media News Director CWK Network, Atlanta, 2000—2001 Managed news division of company that produces syndication focusing on children’s issues for 60 local television stations around the country. Supervised staff of ten, including producers, photojournalists and videotape editors. Assisted in writing and production of documentaries and news packages covering issues affecting health, safety and emotional well being of children. Reporter KSDK Television, St. Louis, 1994—2000 Established and managed satellite news bureau. Developed daily news story ideas. Produced and reported live from the field. Reporter WKRN Television, Nashville, 1990—1994 Winner of 1993 George Foster Peabody Award as executive producer of Under the Influence, an investigative documentary examining the power of special interests at the Tennessee Capitol. Reporter KARK Television, Little Rock, 1984—1990 “Best television reporter in the market,” according to the Arkansas Gazette. Reporter Illinois Information Service, Springfield, IL 1979—1984 Covered Illinois capitol for statewide radio network. Awards George Foster Peabody Award 1993 Emmy Award for Outstanding Public Affairs Program 2003 Emmy nominations for Outstanding Public Affairs Program 2008, 2007 (2), 2006, 2005 (2), 2004, 2003 Emmy nomination for Outstanding Documentary 2007 Parents Choice Award 2006, 2005 Best of Gannett Award for News Series 1996 Green Eyeshade Award for Deadline Reporting 1992 Associated Press Award for Best Spot News 1991 Radio And Television News Directors Award for Continuing Coverage 1990 Distinguished Service Awards from University of Arkansas-Little Rock Journalism Department 1990, 1989 RTNDA Award for Best Documentary 1989 United Press International Individual Achievement Awards 1988, 1987, 1986 RTNDA Award for Continuing News Coverage 1987 UPI Award for Best News Feature 1985 AP Award for Best News Feature 1985 AP Award for Best News Feature 1984 Education B.S., Communications 1978 Mac Murray College, Jacksonville, Illinois M.S., Mass Communications 2008 Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, Illinois mailto:tom@tomatwood.nethttp://www.tomatwoodvideo.comhttp://www.tomatwoodmusic.comshapeimage_1_link_0shapeimage_1_link_1shapeimage_1_link_2
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