Craig Cohen

About Craig Cohen

I am a 20+ year veteran of broadcast journalism. I\'ve spent the bulk of my career in public media, in roles ranging from programmer and manager, to talk show host, reporter, news director, and producer. I\'ve interviewed politicians, industry leaders, authors, newsmakers, and the occasional Muppet. I seek to make the world a slightly better place every day, by informing, enlightening, and entertaining.Specialties: Journalism (Radio, TV, digital, emerging media)ProgrammingProduction

Experience

1. Host Executive Producer, Houston Matters with Craig Cohen

   Houston Public Media

   Mar 2013 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Executive producer and host of Houston Matters with Craig Cohen, a daily talk show from Houston Public Media, exploring the issues, ideas, people, and places that define Greater Houston. Catch Houston Matters weekdays at 9am on Houston Public Media News 88.7 FM, streamed online at houstonpublicmedia.org. Podcasts also available on i-Tunes, or HoustonMatters.org.Winner, First Place, Best News/Public Affairs Program,\"Houston Matters: Remembering Katrina\"- PRNDI Division A, 2015Winner, First Place, Best Use of Sound,\"HPD Firefighter Memorial\"- Lone Star Awards, 2014Winner, Second Place, Best Talk Show,\"Houston Matters\"- Lone Star Awards, 2014Winner, Second Place, Best Talk Show,\"Houston Matters\"- Lone Star Awards, 2015

Education

• University of Missouri-Columbia

  BA, Radio/TV Communication

  1991 — 1995

Skills

• Editorial
• Fundraising
• Social Media
• Entertainment
• News Writing
• Radio Producing
• Radio Programming
• Storytelling
• Creative Direction
• Digital Media
• Audio Editing
• Radio Broadcasting
• Podcasting
• Interviews
• Film
• Improvisational Comedy
• Documentaries
• Multimedia
• Radio
• Editing
• Sound
• Television
• Adobe Audition
• Media Production
• Magazines
• Radio Host
• Feature Articles
• Broadcast Journalism
• Broadcast
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• New Media
• Voice Over
• Broadcasting
• Journalism