Tom Squitieri

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Decisive Writing, Smart Communications, Marvelous Mentor, Published Poet, Hungry Journalist, Parallel Parker Extraordinare, Educator, Animal Lover @
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States, United States
About Tom Squitieri

Award-winning journalistRed Snow News Pentagon correspondentIn-Depth Investigation and ResearchProfessor at American UniversityCommunications strategistI am a versatile, award-winning journalist and communications strategist. I have a hard-earned Rolodex, which allows me to hit the ground running, contacting heavy hitters and connecting with your audience rapidly. I can work in any environment. I can tailor complex information and ideas for audiences of all interests. I can’t recall an assignment I didn’t accept. My expertise is driven by a deep understanding of Washington—the nuances of Congress, the White House and Pentagon. I am well-versed in domestic and international politics, freedom of the press and media issues, conflicts, defense, transportation and R&D. I have specialized in breaking news, approaching new issues with a journalist’s skill to master new subjects quickly and intelligently. Having thrived in a variety of challenging situations, I see patterns in the noise and connect the dots. I am also a skilled mentor and instructor in reporting, writing, and media training. I am also an experienced guest and panelist on news shows, from Fox, MSNBC, CNN, NBC and CBS to foreign outlets.My track record includes strategic placement and measurable results through all media options, as well as development and execution of successful PR campaigns with an emphasis on expanding the footprint of client messages and crisis communications/vulnerability protection.My experience gives me a deft and agile touch for rendering complex ideas into simple, compelling text and strategy – a formula that earned me three White House Correspondents Association and three Overseas Press Club awards in journalism and a Communicators Award and a finalist for a SABRE award in communications.Take my award-winning writing skills and experience and put it to use in capturing ideas and crafting them into prose that is smart, creative, unique, seductive and compelling.

Tom Squitieri's Current Company Details
Red Snow News (and prior, Talk Media News)

Red Snow News (And Prior, Talk Media News)

Decisive Writing, Smart Communications, Marvelous Mentor, Published Poet, Hungry Journalist, Parallel Parker Extraordinare, Educator, Animal Lover
Tom Squitieri Work Experience Details
  • Red Snow News (And Prior, Talk Media News)
    Pentagon Correspondent
    Red Snow News (And Prior, Talk Media News) Dec 2017 - Present
    Washington D.C. Metro Area
    Reporting on defense and diplomacy issues and the politics that shape them, the care of our service members and the security issues that confront us. Write and deliver news stories for the Talk Media News web site and write and create timed broadcasts for the 400+ stations affiliated with Talk Media News. Provide analysis during call-ins to stations.
  • American University
    Adjunct Professor
    American University Sep 2015 - Aug 2018
    Washington D.C. Metro Area
    Led classes on "Media and Foreign Policy" and "Writing for Communication." Mentored students to develop, expand and soar with writing skills that produced results.
  • The Hill
    Contributing Writer
    The Hill Nov 2014 - Dec 2017
    Washington D.C. Metro Area
    Regular columnist for The Hill, a top political website and Capitol Hill based newspaper, read by the White House and more lawmakers than any other site.http://thehill.com/search/site/squitieri
  • Qorvis Mslgroup
    Vice President
    Qorvis Mslgroup Sep 2011 - Sep 2016
    Washington D.C. Metro Area
    Led media outreach for high-profile clients; conducted vulnerability investigations; developed media strategy to bring positive visibility to sovereign governments, interest groups and businesses in crisis communication situations.Key client successes:Firestone: Led research and message creation for public affairs and media campaign in advance of a negative, inaccurate media report, while simultaneously launching high profile visibility of company’s work to combat the spread of Ebola. Results: Prevented inaccurate information from causing harm, refuted false allegations, minimized negative impacts, boosted the positive pro-Ebola work including praise from the CDC. Work recognized as a finalist in national public relations awards. Curate nutrition bar: Developed and led an intensive vulnerability study in advance of the release of a nutritional bar from a spin-off company of an existing nationally known firm. Results: Prevented negative stories on the launch of the bar, avoided issues with regulatory agencies, generated select placement of new bar information resulted in elite, prime visibility that gave the bar cachet coming into the market.Battelle: Media outreach and story generation for the world’s largest non-profit research and development organization. Results: More the doubled coverage in a year and expanded outlets embracing stories of the company; increased the use of the company’s very wise individuals as independent experts in theme-focused stories.Washington Kastles: Developed program to jump-start moribund news attention to the World Team Tennis franchise, with team’s success named as a top sports event in yearly roundup and coverage and increased coverage for each match. Team became part of the social page chatter.
  • Washington & Jefferson College
    Adjunct Professor
    Washington & Jefferson College Jan 2006 - Jan 2015
    Washington, Pennsylvania
    Developed and led classes that guided students on melding ethical questions of life with using the skills of seasoned reporters and war correspondents to succeed and contribute positively to the world. Various emphasis included analysis of daily news events and coverage, construction of solutions of current social problems, recognizing truth in its various forms and development of situational awareness, asking good questions, demanding good answers and be able to think on one’s feet.
  • Kurdistan Regional Government Of Iraq
    Communications And Public Policy Director
    Kurdistan Regional Government Of Iraq Jul 2007 - Sep 2011
    Washington D.C. Metro Area
    Created and directed public affairs, media outreach and public policy positioning and served as primary strategic counselor. Key client successes:Researched and wrote draft press freedom legislation that was used in the passage of the KRG free press law of October 2008 which removed criminal proceedings against journalists and established for first time in Iraq freedoms of expression, communication and assembly.Created first travel guide for the region, then used to promote media visits to region and raise unique visibility of Kurdistan and inclusion of Kurdistan as must place to visit in yearly previews in National Geographic Traveler and New York Times. Directed the promotion and media coverage that stamped KRG as an embassy in the eyes of the DC diplomatic, political, social and media communities.www.tsnavigations.comwww.redsnowltd.com
  • Dittus Communications
    Senior Media Advisor
    Dittus Communications Jun 2005 - Jul 2007
    Washington D.C. Metro Area
    Senior media advisor, with special emphasis on working with clients to create focused and intelligent strategies and messages that support successful media campaigns, from simple announcements to super-charged political issues. In addition to media counsel, writing skills help clients communicate with maximum credibility and impact through best-of-class op-eds, feature articles, white papers, speeches, advertising copy, booklets, coffee table books, and media training. Strategic communications and an expert’s perspective on national and international politics. Appearances on MBNBC.Key client successes:TASER: Developed and directed successful national campaign to counter an inaccurate campaign ascribing “TASER deaths” to use of the non-lethal tool. Fluor: envisioned and implemented an advertising campaign in the wake of Hurricane Katrina to pro- actively ensure that the positive work of the company was not lost in the rush of negative stories surrounding recovery and assistance operations; the work helped Fluor avoid being part of congressional question of post-Katrina work. Developed, reported and wrote booklet honoring the company’s much praised work in cleaning and restoring a nuclear waste facility in southwestern Ohio, and then did the same for a subsequent hardback coffee table book on the history of that region.
  • Usa Today
    National/Defense/Foreign Correspondent
    Usa Today Sep 1989 - May 2005
    Washington D.C. Metro Area
    National correspondent, focusing on military, defense and intelligence issues; foreign affairs; and national politics. Since September 2001 attacks, reported from the Pentagon as well as Iraq, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Turkey and Italy. Other experience included presidential and congressional campaigns in 2000 and 1996, Capitol Hill, various Clinton and political scandals, crime, drugs, arms smuggling and lead reporting on breaking news stories. Foreign assignments include an array of conflicts around the world, including the 1989 Panama invasion, Haiti (1991-1997), Northern Ireland, 1991 Gulf War (Iran-Iraq-Turkey), former Yugoslavia (1992-1996), African Great Lakes (1993-1994), Central Asia and Afghanistan (2001-2003), Iraq (2003-2004). Appearances include NBC “Today Show,” MSNBC (including guest host), Fox, CNBC, Court Television, WJLA, WUSA, C-SPAN., PBS, CTV, CBC, Extra, BBC, and TF1.
  • Boston Herald
    Washington Correspondent
    Boston Herald Oct 1987 - Sep 1989
    Washington D.C. Metro Area
    National correspondent based in Washington, responsible for economic and political stories, coverage of the Massachusetts congressional delegation, the 1988 presidential campaign, and foreign affairs, including assignments to Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Mexico, and Costa Rica.
  • Boston Business Magazine
    Political Columnist
    Boston Business Magazine Oct 1986 - Aug 1989
    Washington D.C. Metro Area
    political columnist
  • Lowell (Mass) Sun
    Washington Correspondent
    Lowell (Mass) Sun Oct 1981 - Oct 1987
    Washington D.C. Metro Area
    Washington-based correspondent. Responsible for developing national and regional stories from Capitol Hill and the White House; coverage of national politics and foreign affairs, including national political campaigns since 1982 and assignments to Lebanon, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras, Costa Rica, Cyprus and Thailand.
  • Thomson Newspapers
    Washington Correspondent
    Thomson Newspapers Feb 1979 - Oct 1981
    Washington D.C. Metro Area
    Washington-based correspondent, with concentration of Southern newspapers. Responsible for developing national and regional stories from Capitol Hill, the White House, Washington society, political issues, agriculture and various federal departments and agencies.
  • Valley News Dispatch
    General Assignment/County Government/Political Reporter
    Valley News Dispatch Jun 1971 - Feb 1979
    Greater Pittsburgh Area
    General assignment reporter, county government and political reporter in the Alle-Kiski valley northeast of Pittsburgh. News assistant from June 1971 to June 1975.

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