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Tom Wait is the Political Reporter and Contributing Correspondent to CBS News. He joined KCBS KCAL News in March 2013 as a general assignment reporter. Aside from politics, Tom covers the Los Angeles metro area. A Southern California native, Tom worked in New York City, Detroit and Kansas City, Missouri. Tom is originally from Claremont, California.

During his career, Tom has covered numerous major news events. He began his career at News 12 The Bronx and News 12 Brooklyn in 2003. After several years in New York, Tom joined the CBS station in Kansas City, where he covered the largest tornado to ever touch down in Kansas. After leaving Kanas City, he worked at the ABC station in Detroit where he covered the collapse and recovery of the auto industry.

Tom is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley and he has a Master's in Journalism from New York University.

Creator Track

Influencing Democracy: Why Civic Stories in Content Matter

Location: Room 202

Saturday, June 29

4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Featuring: Ash, Rachael Terrell, Ben Relles and more

Join MTV, HeadCount, and your fellow content creators for a timely conversation about the pivotal role creators play in shaping the future of our democracy. In an era marred by voter apathy and political disillusionment, responsible civic storytelling is paramount in empowering and mobilizing voters to turn out to the polls. Featuring insights from the US’s top civic engagement experts on how to motivate voters and tips for representing these issues in content, this discussion will leave you with ideas for how to turn your viewers into voters and craft content that resonates with your community.

Participants