Dave DeOreo
Coordinating ProducerExpertise: TV, audio and digital journalism, arts and culture
Education: Kenyon College - Bachelor of Arts
Ohio University - Master of Science, broadcast journalism
Favorite spot in Northeast Ohio: Edgewater Park
Experience:
Dave DeOreo began his broadcast career as a college DJ while at Kenyon College for WKCO where he discovered NPR. After Kenyon, he interned in the WCPN news department and later was hired in 1996 as a production assistant for a new arts and culture program, “Around Noon” with Dee Perry. For close to two decades, Dave worked on “Around Noon” as production assistant, assistant producer and producer. Today he’s coordinating producer for Ideastream Public Media’s arts and culture team and the lead producer for Ideastream Public Media’s weekly arts and culture program, “Applause.”
Highlights:
- 2023 Emmy Award, Arts/Entertainment - News, “Applause: The art of the beer can”
- 2022 Emmy Award, Audio, “Applause Performances: Tri-C JazzFest”
- 2022 Gabriel Award, Best Use of Sound - TV, “Applause Performances: Tri-C JazzFest”
- 2019 Emmy Award, Magazine Program - Feature Segment, “Applause: Frank Oriti paints his generation”
- 2017 Press Club of Cleveland Award, Use of Sound, “A new day in Hough”
Why trust Ideastream Public Media?
The mission of Ideastream Public Media is to be a trustworthy and dynamic multimedia source for illuminating the world around us. Our highest priority is providing news and information that is reliable and accurate, that is gathered with integrity and professional care and that is presented with precision and respect for the intelligence of our audiences. We are transparent about how we discover and verify the facts we present and strive to make our decision-making process clear to the public. We disclose relationships, such as with partners or funders, that might appear, but will never, influence our coverage.
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Two independent film theaters showcase a couple of acclaimed indies this week while Dobama unleashes "Hurricane Diane."
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Harriet Tubman comes to life in Akron while Northeast Ohio museums celebrate MLK Day with free admission and programs.
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Holiday music fills the winter air along with exhibits examining Northeast Ohio history for this week's to-do list.
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A pair of shows for the season and a few colorful art exhibits make this week's to-do list.
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The University of Akron School of Music's TubaChristmas returns to the Rubber City with outdoor performance Dec. 18
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The University of Akron School of Music's TubaChristmas returns this month with an outdoor performance outside E.J. Thomas Hall on Saturday, Dec. 18, at noon.
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Holiday shows are under the spotlight along with an annual guitar fest in Kent and stories of the immigrant experience.
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There are lots of ways to celebrate the holiday season from outdoor ice skating to a variety of Nutcrackers.
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The holiday season swings into Northeast Ohio with lots of lights and a festive, public art collaboration.
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A visual feast of art exhibits is on view in Northeast Ohio including a gallery hop with a musical soundtrack.