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
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
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.
Taught broadcasting management and performance classes in the Telecommunications Technology Department at Luzerne County Community College, Nanticoke, PA.
Director of Radio Programming and Operations July 1977 - Nov. 1983
On-Air Host May 1974 - July 1977
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
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