THOMAS J. McHUGH

Summary A results oriented communications professional, knowledgeable and successful in all areas critical to an effective performance in the management of public radio and television. Major strengths include planning, budgeting, fundraising, personnel management, marketing, promotion and operational function. An energetic executive who has a sense of team -- providing leadership and guidance while empowering talented and creative professionals with the necessary authority and responsibility to achieve organizational and personal goals.

Luzerne County Community College, Nanticoke, PA January 1998 - Present

Professor and long-time Chair of the Communication Arts Department

• Developed a new Music Recording Technology (MRT)Cprogram in the department
• Acted as Director of College Relations and college spokesperson (2000-2001)
• Led the department into the realm of digital technology with new equipment purchases
• Guided the convergence of the Broadcast Communications. & Commercial Art into the current Communication Arts Dept.

Professional Experience WVIA-TV/FM , Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, PA May 1974 - September 1997

A full service PBS television station serving northeastern and central Pennsylvania, a top 50 market, and a 50,000 watt full power NPR radio station serving eastern Pennsylvania, southern New York and western New Jersey, 24 hours-a-day.

Vice President of New Enterprises March 1994 - September 1997

Primary responsibility for developing the entrepreneurial activities of public TV and radio including conceiving, financing and completing new production initiatives and generating ancillary income.

Increased revenue by 195% over 3 years

• Created 2 of the stations most watched program series
• Nominated for EMMY Awards -- 3 consecutive years

Vice President of TV Broadcasting March 1991 - 1994

Acted as Station Manager with overall responsibility for programming, broadcast operations, production, on-air promotion and educational services departments of a PBS television station.

• Increased local productions by 100%
  • Led station to high ratings with local/national program mix
  • Selected as Member of CPB Financial Advisory Board

• Adjunct Professor Sept. 1986 - May 1991

  Taught broadcasting management and performance classes in the Telecommunications Technology Department at Luzerne County Community College, Nanticoke, PA.

• Designed structure for courses during departmental start-up phase
  • Selected text books for courses
  • Developed course work and projects

• Station Manager, WVIA-FM Nov. 1983 - March 1991 Overall management of a fully professional, National Public Radio Affiliate including budgeting, programming, fundraising and promotion.

• Achieved cumulative audience growth of nearly 200%
  • Increased membership support by a yearly average of 14%
  • Recognized by CPB with Award for Listener Support

Director of Radio Programming and Operations July 1977 - Nov. 1983

• Led station to "all live" format
  • Developed local programming concepts
  • Contributed feature reports and music programs to NPR

On-Air Host May 1974 - July 1977

• Acted as daily on-air talent and Production Manager. Served as senior producer and recording engineer on all remote broadcasts.

Education

Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA - MS Instructional Technology, May 2002

University of Scranton, Scranton, PA -- BS English / Education, May 1974

Luzerne County Community College, Wilkes-Barre, PA -- Associate of Science, May 1972

Twenty-one additional credits in Business Administration

Advanced Strategic Management Program - Univ. of California at Berkeley - February 1995

Various Career Related Conferences and Seminars

Awards

TELLY Award - Television Documentary (2002, 2006, 2009, 2011, 2014, 2018)

EMMY Nomination - Outstanding Entertainment Program (1994, 1995, 1996) 

Corp. for Public Broadcasting - Silver Programming Award (1993)

PA Association of Broadcasters - Best Documentary (1992, 1993)

PA Association of Broadcasters - Best Public Affairs Series (1992)

Corp. for Public Broadcasting - National Award for Listener Support (1989)

Licenses Held FCC Operators License with broadcast endorsement

Held State Teaching Certificate - Commonwealth of PA