Alex’s Resume
Alex Thompson
500 Clayton Drive ∗ Cridersville, OH 45806
419-302-3732 ∗ alexthompson716@gmail.com
EDUCATION
School Of Communication, American University
Masters of Arts Degree in Broadcast Journalism, August 2010
Specialization in Public Policy Reporting
Recipient of Ed Bliss Scholarship
Scripps College of Communication, Ohio University
Bachelor of Science in Communication, School of Media Arts and Studies, June 2008
Corollary study in English and Political Science
Presidential Scholar
College’s Dean’s List each quarter Junior and Senior years
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Production
8/08 to 4/09 TV 67, Inc., Lima OH
• Operated multiple graphics systems simultaneously during live newscasts as assistant director
• Prepared graphics and other video elements for live news broadcasts
• Shot and edited voice-over video and interviews for news and sports stories
9/04 to 6/08 WOUB Center for Public Media, Athens, OH
• Performed technical duties, including director and all other crew positions, as part of live or live-to-tape, in-studio and out-of-studio productions at PBS affiliate station
• Recruited new students in both technical and journalistic roles as part of the Student Professional Development Program
• Worked on productions including: NewsWatch, Bobcat Blitz, HealthVision, and WOUB’s Emmy-winning high school football highlight show, Gridiron Glory
9/04 to 5/06 Athens Video Works, Athens, OH
• Performed duties of technical director, camera operator and graphics designer/operator for student-produced television shows, including Ohio Sports Zone and Athens InterAct.
Internships
5/09 to 7/09 WLIO-TV, Lima, OH
• As a newsroom intern, conducted interviews, wrote news copy, and edited news video on a linear video-editing system
Academic
8/09 to 4/10 Investigative Reporting Workshop, Washington D.C.
• Assisted with research on investigative reporting projects
• Assisted with production of a collaborative documentary project with Frontline (PBS)
3/07 to 6/07 Research Assistant, Graduate Project, Athens, OH
• Assisted a graduate student with thesis research
• Wrote reports on background research, conducted surveys, recorded results of surveys, and transcribed interviews
9/05 to 10/07 College of Communication Student Council, Athens OH
• Nominated by a faculty advisor to work with other student leaders in Ohio University’s College of Communication
• Planned community service and student social activities
• Brainstormed recruitment strategies for student groups
Community Service
1/08 to 6/08 Athens Free Press, Athens, OH
• Hosted community access radio program dedicated to issues of independent media and alternative journalism
OTHER SKILLS
Languages: familiarity with French, Spanish, and American Sign Language
Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Adobe Creative Suite
Extensive experience with ENPS, WinPlus and Lyric broadcast graphics systems
Extensive experience with Grass Valley 110 and 3000 video switchers
User of Apple Final Cut Studio editing software, as well as Pinnacle, Adobe Premiere, and EDIOS non-linear systems
