Susan Hale Thomas
Multimedia Journalist
Alexandria, VA, USA
+1 5712131343
www.susanhalethomas.com
Create and report compelling stories for organizations working to improve the lives of people around the globe – stories on global health, development and environmental issues.
Work Experience
Alexandria City Public Schools
Videography and Photography Specialist
February 2017
- Present
District of Columbia, United States
The Washington Post
Assistant Photo Editor
March 2015
- August 2015
District of Columbia, United States
Freelance Multimedia Journalist
Principle
Freelance Journalist, Alexandria,VA: 2000-present
• Write, produce and edit content for local media and multinational organizations
• Strong project management skills completing projects on time and within budget
• Excellent communicator with ability to translate ideas into visual product and written word
Clients include: Middle East Investment Initiative, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, The Clinton Global Initiative, Society of International Humanitarian Surgeons, Remote Area Medical, and more
Published work has appeared in: The Washington Post, The Economist, The Financial Times, The Telegraph, L’Economiste, Le Monde and more
Skills: photography, video, audio, voice over, Final Cut 7 & 10, Adobe CS6 Suite
• Write, produce and edit content for local media and multinational organizations
• Strong project management skills completing projects on time and within budget
• Excellent communicator with ability to translate ideas into visual product and written word
Clients include: Middle East Investment Initiative, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, The Clinton Global Initiative, Society of International Humanitarian Surgeons, Remote Area Medical, and more
Published work has appeared in: The Washington Post, The Economist, The Financial Times, The Telegraph, L’Economiste, Le Monde and more
Skills: photography, video, audio, voice over, Final Cut 7 & 10, Adobe CS6 Suite
January 2000
- Present
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Alexandria Times
Staff Reporter/Photgrapher
• Photograph, write, edit, caption and file on deadline for local weekly newspaper
• Initiate feature story ideas to editor and carry through with award winning results
• Initiate feature story ideas to editor and carry through with award winning results
January 2012
- April 2015
Virginia, United States
Education
Corcoran School Of The Arts & Design
M.A., New Media Photojournalism
Present
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
College Of Charleston
B.A., Communications and English Literature
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Languages
Dutch (Conversational),
English (Native),
Awards
National Press Photographers Association
Honorable Mention, International Picture Story, “A New School for John Obey“
2012
Skills
Adobe Premiere,
Final Cut Pro,
Interviewing,
Medium Format,
Microsoft Office,
Movi Pro Stablizer,
Multi-platform Journalism Including DSLR,
Reporting And Basic Web Design Skills
Adobe CS6 Creative Suite,
Research,
Sony Xdcam,
Sound,
Studio And Location Lighting,
Writing,