Freelance Blogger at Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism
United States
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- Freelance Blogger at Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism
- Intern Journalist at Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism
- Stringer Journalist at Associated Press
- Intern Journalist at The Arizona Republic
- Journalist at Cronkite News Service
- Property Assistant at Arizona State University Lyric Opera Theatre
- Intern Journalist at Native American Journalists Association
- Potawatomi Leadership Program Intern at Citizen Potawatomi Nation
- Education
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- Arizona State University
- Barrett Honors College
- Corona Del Sol High School
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Megan L. Thomas’s Summary
I am a Native American journalist who believes in distributing accurate information to educate, empower and further universal human rights. I am a backpack reporter with a strong background in covering Native American, environmental and business issues.
Megan L. Thomas’s Specialties:
Native American issues, business journalism, multimedia, social media, long-form reporting
Megan L. Thomas’s Experience
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Freelance Blogger
Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism
(Non-Profit; Media Production industry)
August 2009 — October 2009 (3 months)
Freelance blogger for the Reynolds Center blog The Pulse. Created blog job listings with interactive features and graphics. Contributed to the nonprofit’s Twitter account and aided in its maintenance. Assisted in tracking and evaluating traffic to the blog and Twitter.
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Intern Journalist
Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism
(Non-Profit; Media Production industry)
May 2009 — August 2009 (4 months)
Business journalism internship for the Reynolds Center and The Arizona Republic. Composed articles and blogs on business journalism issues, developments in the journalism industry and analysis of strong business stories. Established the center in social media and maintained its various accounts, increasing the center’s visibility and demand for the center’s services. Found solutions to problems with the nonprofit’s Web site and archived the site’s content so it could be transferred to a new content management system.
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Stringer Journalist
Associated Press
(Non-Profit; Newspapers industry)
September 2008 — August 2009 (1 year )
Stringer for the Associated Press. Assisted with local coverage of the 2008 Arizona primary elections.
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Intern Journalist
The Arizona Republic
(Public Company; GCI; Newspapers industry)
May 2009 — July 2009 (3 months)
Intern journalist for the Republic’s business section through the Reynolds Center internship program. Reported on various business industries and issues including utility companies, environmental businesses, tourism and the local impact of the recession. Served as a photojournalist for certain stories, with pictures archived for future use in the publication. Assisted in posting stories and finding fresh wire content for the online business section. Produced photo slideshows for the Republic’s Web site.
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Journalist
Cronkite News Service
(Newspapers industry)
August 2008 — December 2008 (5 months)
Reporter, photographer and videographer covering state issues including local government, business, elections and environment. Stories were distributed through a wire service serving media throughout Arizona. Published articles with over 20 different news organizations.
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Property Assistant
Arizona State University Lyric Opera Theatre
(Entertainment industry)
September 2007 — April 2008 (8 months)
Property assistant for the Lyric Opera Theatre. Constructed and managed property and sets as well as orchestrated technical shop organization.
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Intern Journalist
Native American Journalists Association
(Newspapers industry)
June 2007 — August 2007 (3 months)
Internship for the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Public Information Department through the Native American Journalists Association. Served as a reporter and photographer for the How Ni Kan Potawatomi newspaper, assisted with content of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Web site and contributed to the Potawatomi radio station The Native American Speaks.
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Potawatomi Leadership Program Intern
Citizen Potawatomi Nation
(Government Agency; Gambling & Casinos industry)
June 2006 — July 2006 (2 months)
Completed a rotation through the different departments within the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in Shawnee, Oklahoma to learn more about tribal government and operations.
Megan L. Thomas’s Education
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Arizona State University
Journalism & Mass Communication, English 2006 — 2010 (expected)
- Activities and Societies:
- Native American Journalists Association, ASU Alumni Association Medallion Award Scholarship Program, Golden Key International Honour Society, National Society of Collegiate Scholars.
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Barrett Honors College
Journalism & Mass Communication, English 2006 — 2010 (expected)
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Corona Del Sol High School
2002 — 2006
- Activities and Societies:
- Jhoon Rhee Tae Kwon Do, Spectrum Literary Magazine, National Honor Society, Key Club International, Theatre Works, Orchestra, French Club, Club Med.
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Megan L. Thomas’s Groups:
Native American Journalists Association, ASU Alumni Association Medallion Award Scholarship Program, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Golden Key International Honour Society.
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Megan L. Thomas’s Honors:
Dean's List six semesters.
ASU Alumni Association Medallion Scholar Award.
ASU University Scholarship.
Citizen Potawatomi Nation Scholarship.
Golden Key International Honour Society.
National Society of Collegiate Scholars.
President’s Award for Educational Excellence.
Lettered Academically 2003-2004 and 2005-2006.
"Excellent” rating in the Arizona Interscholastic Press Association Literary Competition for poetry.
"Superior” rating in the Arizona Interscholastic Press Association Literary Magazine Contest for short story.
"Honorable Mention” rating in the Arizona Interscholastic Press Association Literary Magazine Contest for essay.
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