"Tom's knowledge has proved to be a very reliable resource..." Read More

Fred Young
Senior Vice-
President, News Hearst-Argyle TV
"Tom kept our search focus on who can handle the long range assignment as News Director..." Read More

Rich Pegram,
President & General Manager, WTHR-TV
"On top of it all, he is indefatigable on behalf of his clients..." Read More

Marci Burdick,
Senior Vice President, Broadcasting for Schurz Communications





Dolan Media Management recruits and trains management teams for TV stations, broadcast groups, cable networks and web sites. We identify impact players who can execute.

Why We're Different:


 We use our industry background to pre-qualify candidates. We use your candidate goals and profile to "make the match."


We closely review entire newscasts, web sites and promotion reels to see if candidates just "give good phone" or if they can execute.


We build long-term partnerships with our clients. Many back-up candidates for one search become the "right fit" for another company location.


The Service Is Free for Candidates:

Because of our industry contacts and expertise, you receive constructive feedback, market and company intelligence.


You wouldn't have a news producer covering three shifts, why have one web producer covering the whole day. If you really want ownership of the Web in your market, you really need to staff for it now.



 Many successful sites are driven by people who produce a unique and interactive experience for the user.

You need people who can quickly respond to breaking news with the right angles and story choices for today's demanding web user.


You can't just slide traditional news people down the hall to make this work. Learn more about the mindset of an employer in recruiting for the internet in our article Hire the Right Team for Your New Media Positions.




Most managers will tell you that recruiting is the most challenging part of the job. Despite Shortage of Prime Candidates, You Can Still Find Quality Hires, published in TVRundown newsletter

Build a great checklist for your newscast with Tom's article, Focus On The Format, published in RTNDA's Communicator

Successful newsrooms start with great morning meetings. Read Tom Dolan's best ways for Managing Your Morning Meetings, published in RTNDA's Communicator

Examine how one successful station uses an Investigative strategy to win daily coverage and differentiate content. How to Win Breaking News Every Day, published in TVRundown newsletter

Read Tom Dolan's tips on Build Systems That Produce Consistent Newscasts, published in TVRundown newsletter






















As President of Dolan Media Management, Tom Dolan has developed a unique management recruitment firm for TV news and promotion. Based in suburban Washington, DC, the company builds management teams for TV stations…

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Candidates in our searches have to pass the tape test to advance to the "short list." Click to the Client Page to read our unique approach to recruiting and going for the right fit.

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If you want to be added to our database of candidates, all you have to do is fill out our simple online form to jumpstart the interview process.

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