Mark Tatge

Hi, I am Mark Tatge, a professor, journalist, author and digital multimedia consultant.

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Mark  Tatge is a digital media consultant who teaches multimedia storytelling, business writing and media studies at DePauw University where he holds the Eugene S. Pulliam Distinguished Chair in Journalism. Mark Tatge is responsible for developing a cross-platform multimedia strategy at DePauw. Mark Tatge joined DePauw in 2011 after spending four years at Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism where he created the schools's business and economics writing program. Prior to OU and joining DePauw, Mark Tatge was senior editor in charge of print, video and Web operations for Forbes Magazine and Forbes.com in Chicago. Mark Tatge has worked at The Wall Street Journal, the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Dallas Morning News and Denver Post. Tatge is author of  “The New York Times Reader: Business and Economics,” published by CQ Press (2011). While at DePauw, Mark Tatge is currently developing online business courses for the Poynter Institute’s News University and he has appeared as an economic and market commentator on ABC, CNBC, MSNBC, CNN, FOX and PBS stations. Mark Tatge is a member of the Board of Governors of  the Society of American Business Editors and Writers,  and a Knight Digital Media Center Fellow at University of California Berkeley. Mark Tatge lives in Chicago and is founder of Deadline Reporter LLC, a digital media consulting and Web development firm, and author of the popular digital storytelling blog, www.tellingdigitalstories.com. "/>

EW Scripps Professor, Executive-in-Residence at Ohio University

2007 - 2011 | Athens, Ohio

Teach, advise, and develop courses for top-10 journalism school with 1,000. students. As a visiting media professional, I serve as a consultant on curriculum development matters. I've helped the school transition to digital media and develop a business writing program. Adviser to student media including Backdrop Magazine. Outreach ambassador with student and community groups and work closely with students on professional development and internships. Developed business journalism program, relying on my extensive industry contacts and knowledge of the corporate world to build a top-flight program. Initiated fund raising plan and helped raise money for endowed chair in business journalism. Contributing editor to Forbes Magazine and Forbes.com, regular guest commentator on national TV, appearing on ABC, MSNBC, CNN, FOX, CNBC and PBS. Author of New York Times Business Reader: Business and Economics (CQ Press), a layperson's guide to teaching students how to write about business and the economy. Business Teaching Fellow at the Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism at Arizona State University. Taught communications law, business journalism, economics, online reporting and media management classes. Judge for national reporting contest sponsored by the Society of American Business Editors and Writers, speaker at national conference Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. Completed MBA at Ohio University (June 2010)

Bureau Chief & Senior Editor at Forbes

2000 - 2007 | Chicago

Developed, directed and staffed five-person bureau for a national bi-monthly magazine (circulation: 950,000). Wrote and edited major corporate profiles, breaking news and investigative pieces for both Forbes and the magazine's companion Web site, Forbes.com. Responsible for budget, financial, leasing, technology and telecommunications aspects of running a bureau with a $1 million-plus budget. Reported directly to New York corporate office. Wrote profiles of major U.S. corporations, including Boeing, 3M, Motorola, AT&T, United Airlines, US Airways, McDonald's, FedEx and Best Buy .Compiled information on entrepreneurs and successful business leaders for top ranking of Forbes 400 Richest Americans. I interviewed many individuals featured annually on this list chronicling both their successes and failures. My work was awarded a Peter Lisagor Award by the Chicago Headline Club. Guest commentator on MSNBC, FOX, Forbes on FOX, CNBC, PBS WTTW-Chicago, NPR and FOX Radio.

Adjunct Professor at Northwestern University - Medill School of Journalism

2003 - 2006

Taught economics, finance and basic accounting to graduate students in the Medill School of Journalism three consecutive summers.

Staff Writer at Wall Street Journal

1999 - 2000

Writer in WSJ's Chicago Bureau

Investigative Reporter at The Plain Dealer

1991 - 1999

Undertook investigations into political corruption in Ohio state government winning state and regional awards for my coverage.

Eugene S. Pulliam Distinguished Visiting Professor of Journalism at DePauw University

2011

I hold an endowed chair at DePauw University where I teach and research the impact of digital technology on journalism and the public interest. I am responsible for helping the school develop a cross-platform multimedia program that will integrate its print, radio, Web and TV broadcast operations. Special interests include economics, investigative reporting, public records, digital copyright, First Amendment and emerging communication technology.

Content Developer, News University at The Poynter Institute

2011

Developing online courses for News University

CEO & Founder at DeadlineReporter

2008

Media content consulting firm. Works with firms to develop strategic content initiatives, develop strategies, identify audiences, improve awareness and educate clients about digital, print and broadcast social media opportunities.

Ohio University

2008 – 2010

MBA

Concentration: Finance, Marketing, Management

Activities: Adviser to student managed Backdrop Magazine, Masters Swimmer.

The Ohio State University

1983 – 1984

MA

Concentration: Journalism, Business, Public Policy,

Activities: Kiplinger Fellow in Public Affairs Reporting

Western Illinois University

BA

Concentration: Sociology, Criminology

Activities: Swim team, Sigma Pi Fraternity

Multimedia, web page design,computers, blogging, fly fishing, biking, swimming, running.