Former NBC4 reporter I.J. Hudson is Communications Director for Garson Claxton LLC. I.J. uses his 32 years of broadcast experience to provide firm clients with media training, media relations advice, and crisis communications consulting. He helps executives develop and sharpen their messages and provides “coaching” on effective communications through the broadcast media. He serves as media spokesman for clients needing to respond to media inquiries and also works with clients, such as developers of projects subject to government approval, to develop effective media strategies for achieving long-term objectives.

Immediately prior to joining Garson Claxton, I.J. spent twenty-two years as an on-air reporter and anchor with NBC-owned and -operated WRC-TV in Washington, D.C. During his tenure at WRC, I.J. reported on stories ranging from politics to public health issues to technology. For many years, I.J. covered the Governor’s Office and the State House in Maryland. He became the first broadcast reporter in the Washington, D.C. area to regularly cover technology and technology issues in his Digital Edge reports.

Practice Focus (Services)

Representative Experience

• Provided communications services to the developers of a major urban development project.   Handled media queries, helped develop communications strategies and provided on-camera interviews to local television stations.
• Provided media training to marketing and property managers of a developer and operator of shopping centers.  
• Providing continuing communications services to the developer of a major science and healthcare project in Maryland. I.J. is managing a DVD project that will help explain the developer’s vision as the project moves forward through the regulatory process.
• Assisted clients in the creation of videos for use in presentations and on their websites.

Professional Organizations and Activities

• Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce, Technology Resources Committee
• Tech Council of Maryland

Education

• B.S., Radio-TV Production, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois.

Honors and Awards

• Six local Emmy awards
• Southern California Golden Mike
• Peter Hackes Memorial Award for distinguished contributions to Broadcasting
• Selected as “Digital Pioneer” by Consumer Electronics Association.