Megan L. Thomas

Megan L. Thomas

Multimedia Journalist

Location
United States
Industry
Newspapers

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Megan L. Thomas's Overview

Current
  • Fellow at The Kearny Alliance: Aid Through Trade
Past

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Education
  • Tsinghua University
  • Arizona State University
  • Corona Del Sol High School
Recommendations

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Connections

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Websites

Megan L. Thomas's Summary

I am a Native American journalist who believes in distributing accurate information to educate and empower. I am a backpack reporter with a strong background in covering Native American, environmental and business issues.

Specialties

Native American issues, business journalism, multimedia, social media, long-form reporting, online reporting.

Megan L. Thomas's Experience

Fellow

The Kearny Alliance: Aid Through Trade

August 2011 – Present (7 months)

• Contribute weekly content to the In the News section of FutureofUSChinaTrade.com, a joint venture between the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University and The Kearny Alliance.
• Tweet in the Kearny Alliance Twitter Campaign, posting content about journalism, economics, trade, U.S.-China relations and the experiences of attending Tsinghua University.

Stringer Journalist

Associated Press

Nonprofit; 1001-5000 employees; Online Media industry

September 2008 – November 2010 (2 years 3 months)

Stringer for the Associated Press.

• Assisted with coverage of the 2008 Arizona primary elections.
• Assisted with coverage of the 2010 Arizona elections.

Journalist

msnbc.com

Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Broadcast Media industry

June 2010 – August 2010 (3 months)

Journalist for Msnbc.com’s business section through the Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism internship program.

• Wrote business articles on a variety of topics. All stories were selected for the business section front page and the Msnbc.com homepage. All but one story appeared on the MSN.com homepage.
• Found, edited and produced over 120 stories from wire services, partner content and freelancers.
• Gathered and updated stock market information throughout the day.
• Proposed and implemented new social media strategies that increased followers and follower interactivity.
• Produced multimedia presentations.

Student Journalist

International Business Journalism: Chinese Perspective Program

Nonprofit; 1-10 employees; Media Production industry

May 2010 – May 2010 (1 month)

Student journalist in two-week program through the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

• Studied business journalism and the relationships between Chinese media, businesses and government.
• Examined differences in American and Chinese media coverage and economic stances.
• Spoke with Bloomberg News Bureau Chief Jon Liu and Thomson Reuters North Asia Editor Phil Smith.
• Observed filming of International Dialogue show at the CCTV television network.
• Spoke with the staff of Oriental Outlook.
• Attended Tsinghua University and Fudan University and interacted with Chinese students.
• Attended the 2010 World Expo.

Freelance Blogger

Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism

Nonprofit; 1-10 employees; 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.

Journalist

Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism

Nonprofit; 1-10 employees; Media Production industry

May 2009 – August 2009 (4 months)

Business journalism internship for the Reynolds Center.

• Composed articles and blogs on business journalism issues, developments in the journalism industry and analysis of strong business stories.
• Established the center’s first social media sites including Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin. Maintained social media accounts, increasing the center’s visibility and demand for the center’s services.
• Found solutions to problems with the nonprofit’s website.
• Archived website’s content so it could be transferred to a new content management system.

Journalist

The Arizona Republic

Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; GCI; Newspapers industry

May 2009 – July 2009 (3 months)

Journalist for The Arizona Republic’s business section through the Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism internship program.

• Reported on business industries and issues including utility companies, environmental businesses, tourism and the local impact of the recession. Stories appeared on the business section front page and one story appeared on A1.
• Served as a photojournalist for some 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 website.

Journalist

Cronkite News Service

August 2008 – December 2008 (5 months)

Reporter, photographer and videographer for the Cronkite News Service, a wire service for media throughout the state of Arizona.

• Covered state issues including local government, business, elections and environment.
• Articles were published by more than 20 different news organizations.

Property Assistant

Arizona State University Lyric Opera Theatre

September 2007 – April 2008 (8 months)

Property assistant for the Lyric Opera Theatre.

• Constructed and managed property and sets.
• Orchestrated technical shop organization

Journalist

Native American Journalists Association

Government Agency; 1001-5000 employees; Gambling & Casinos industry

June 2007 – August 2007 (3 months)

Journalist for the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Public Information Department through an internship funded by the Native American Journalists Association.

• Served as a reporter and photographer for the How Ni Kan Potawatomi newspaper.
• Produced content for the Citizen Potawatomi Nation website.
• Conducted interviews for the tribal radio station, The Native American Speaks.

Potawatomi Leadership Program Intern

Citizen Potawatomi Nation

Government Agency; 1001-5000 employees; Gambling & Casinos industry

June 2006 – July 2006 (2 months)

Intern through the Potawatomi Leadership Program.

• Completed a rotation through major departments of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in Shawnee, Oklahoma to learn more about tribal government and its operations.

Megan L. Thomas's Education

Tsinghua University

Global Business Journalism

2011 – 2013 (expected)

Activities and Societies: Information Officer of the Global Business Journalism Program

Arizona State University

B.A., Journalism & Mass Communication, English Literature

2006 – 2010

Graduated Magna Cum Laude.

Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication Outstanding Undergraduate.


Stories about Megan:

http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/viewpoints/articles/2008/11/15/20081115vip-handson-ON.html

http://cronkite.asu.edu/mcguireblog/?p=95

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUS177835+25-Feb-2009+PRN20090225

http://www.asu.edu/alumni/magazine/i02v09n04/scholarships.shtml

Activities and Societies: Native American Journalists Association, Society of American Business Editors and Writers, Investigative Reporters and Editors, ASU Alumni Association Medallion Award Scholarship Program, Phi Kappa Phi, Golden Key International Honour Society, National Society of Collegiate Scholars.

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.

Megan L. Thomas's Volunteer Experience & Causes

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Feed My Starving Children
      March 2010 – March 2010 (1 month)

      Prepared food kits to be given to malnourished children in 70 countries around the world.

    • Tutor

      Arizona State University
      January 2009 – May 2009 (5 months)

      Tutored a foreign exchange student in Physical Geography for a semester.

    • Volunteer

      Central Arizona Shelter Services
      April 2009 – April 2009 (1 month)

      Assisted in the beautification of the Central Arizona Shelter Services property.

    • Community Service Program Alternative Spring Break Volunteer

      Arizona State University
      March 2009 – March 2009 (1 month)

      Served on the Navajo Nation and Hopi Nation cleaning up trash around local communities, senior citizen centers, and the Tuba City Chapter House. Served at a local food bank, tutored local elementary school children and gave presentations about college to students at Tuba City High School.

    • Volunteer

      St. Vincent de Paul Charity of Phoenix
      March 2009 – March 2009 (1 month)

      Prepared and served food to the homeless at the food bank of St. Vincent de Paul Charity of Phoenix.

    • Fundraiser/Participant

      Relay for Life
      April 2007 – April 2008 (1 year 1 month)

      Raised funds for Relay for Life and participated in the relay in April 2007 and April 2008.

Megan L. Thomas's Additional Information

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Groups and Associations:

Native American Journalists Association, Society of American Business Editors and Writers, Investigative Reporters and Editors, ASU Alumni Association Medallion Award Scholarship Program, Phi Kappa Phi, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Golden Key International Honour Society.

Honors and Awards:

• Kearny Alliance China Fellowship in Global Business Journalism

• Hearst Journalism Awards Program Ninth Place in In-Depth Writing, 2011

• Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication Outstanding Undergraduate Student, 2010

• Society of Professional Journalists Region 11 Second Place in Online Feature Reporting, 2010

• Sun Angel Funk Award Finalist, 2010

• Arizona Press Club Scholarship Recipient, 2010

• Edward Beaty Photography Scholarship Recipient, 2010

• Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism Scholarship Recipient, 2009 and 2010

• Cronkite News Service Scholarship, 2008

• Citizen Potawatomi Nation Scholarship Recipient, 2006-2010

• ASU Alumni Association Medallion Scholar Award and Scholarship Recipient, 2006-2010

• ASU University Scholarship Recipient, 2006-2010

• Phi Kappa Phi Collegiate Honor Society, 2010

• Golden Key International Honour Society, 2009

• National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2007

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