Ever dreamed of hitting the road as a reporter for a winning presidential campaign? Local author, Mark Curtis did just that and chronicled his exciting journey in his recently published book, Age of Obama: A Reporter’s Journey with Clinton, McCain and Obama in the Making of the President, 2008. Get the inside scoop on this historic election and a rare insider’s report on the rapidly changing world of journalism today. Along with behind the scenes anecdotes and compelling stories from the candidates and those who voted for them, Mark will share valuable tips on interviewing, finding the heart of a story, deadlines, and what the future of journalism holds. As we vote in our own elections at Tri-Valley this month, enjoy this special opportunity to get a writer’s take on a transforming moment in history, and the “political road trip of a lifetime.”
Mark Curtis has thirty years experience as a Radio and TV professional. He has worked as a reporter throughout the U.S. and was with KTVU in Oakland from 1993-2008. A former Congressional Fellow and Capitol Correspondent, Mark has been honored numerous times for his work, including multiple awards from the Florida Associated Press Broadcaster’s Association for “Outstanding Spot News Coverage,” and “Outstanding Enterprise/Investigative Report.” In 2008, he launched his own freelance news reporting, public relations and political analysis agency: MarkCurtisMedia.com