Tom Cochrun : Experience is the Teacher

Key competencies

Writing, communication, reporting, analysis, field operations, strategic leadership

Television

The Discovery Channel
TLC
Court TV
The Travel Channel
Outdoor Life
Discovery Health
PBS
Speed Vision
Carlton UK
NHK Japan
Discovery International
RDL

Publications

The Sanibel Arcanum
Mystery novel
1994, Guild Press

The Sanibel Cayman Disc
Mystery novel
1999, Guild Press

Crisis Coverage and News Room Credibility Professional guide
1996, Nineteenth Star

History

Nineteenth Star, LLC  1994 - 2003
Founder, chief creative officer, former president & CEO. Television production, creative media services for institutional clients
WTHR Television 1981 - 1995
Senior news anchor, analyst, investigative reporter, documentary producer
WISH Television 1979 - 1981
Talent, writer, producer of evening news magazine
WIBC/WNAP Radio 1969 - 1979
Political, statehouse, city-county government, police investigatives and general assignment reporter, newscaster
WERK Radio 1965 - 1969
General assignment reporter, newscaster

Coverage summary

Civil rights, education, natural disasters, prison riots, presidential campaigns, congressional hearings, war, peace negotiations-Middle East, Nicaragua, mental health, police actions, protests and demonstrations, public fraud, sexual abuse, cults, hate groups, poverty, mission work in Brazil/Kenya/Cuba, national security and intelligence, city/county/state government, arts, literature, medical research, environmental issues