Zach Toombs
Director of Longform at Scripps News- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Scripps News
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of Longform
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Jan 2023 - Present
I lead production and development of documentaries and series for Scripps News and our distribution partners. Our projects include the correspondent-driven In Real Life series, gaming-focused Next Level series, visual investigations series Bellingcat, and various standalone documentaries. I lead production and development of documentaries and series for Scripps News and our distribution partners. Our projects include the correspondent-driven In Real Life series, gaming-focused Next Level series, visual investigations series Bellingcat, and various standalone documentaries.
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Newsy
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United States
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Producer and Deputy Director for Programs
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Aug 2012 - Feb 2023
I serve as Executive Producer for documentaries and series at Newsy, including our documentary series "In Real Life," nightly show "In The Loop," and our documentary showcase "Newsy Docs Presents." I supervise shortform series and special projects, including the award-winning visual investigative series "Newsy+Bellingcat" and our series on gaming "Next Level." Previously at Newsy, I reported and produced award-winning projects across four continents, three presidential elections, and a wide range of issues. Show less
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Center for Public Integrity
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United States
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Online Audio and Video Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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National Security Fellow
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May 2012 - Sep 2012
I reported on national security issues, defense contracting and military personnel issues at The Center for Public Integrity in Washington, D.C., with articles published in Foreign Policy Magazine, The Atlantic and on NBCNews.com. I reported on national security issues, defense contracting and military personnel issues at The Center for Public Integrity in Washington, D.C., with articles published in Foreign Policy Magazine, The Atlantic and on NBCNews.com.
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Zimmer Communications
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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100 - 200 Employee
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On-air personality / DJ for Y107/106.9 FM
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Nov 2010 - Feb 2012
I served as an on-air DJ and board operator for Y107/106.9 FM, Mid-Missouri's most-listened-to radio station, and Zimmer Radio Group. I served as an on-air DJ and board operator for Y107/106.9 FM, Mid-Missouri's most-listened-to radio station, and Zimmer Radio Group.
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The Maneater
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editor-in-Chief
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May 2010 - May 2011
I oversaw the production of the University of Missouri's twice-weekly student newspaper with a weekly circulation of 16,000 in print and an average of 2,500 to 3,500 unique visitors per day. I also managed a staff of 16 editors and more than 75 staff members. I oversaw the production of the University of Missouri's twice-weekly student newspaper with a weekly circulation of 16,000 in print and an average of 2,500 to 3,500 unique visitors per day. I also managed a staff of 16 editors and more than 75 staff members.
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Thomson Reuters
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Canada
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Stringer
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Jul 2010 - Sep 2010
I provided updates on breaking news and contributed to reporting for Reuters' Midwest bureau for the duration of a hyperlocal coverage trial period. I occasionally contribute to reports from mid-Missouri. I provided updates on breaking news and contributed to reporting for Reuters' Midwest bureau for the duration of a hyperlocal coverage trial period. I occasionally contribute to reports from mid-Missouri.
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Education
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University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelors, Political Science