AARON THOMAS

Aaron.Thomas1226@gmail.com | 919.971.7957 | aaronlamarthomas.com

DEMO REEL: https://aaronlamarthomas.com/demo-reel/

EXPERIENCE:
WTAJ-TV - State College, PA
Bureau Reporter, Fill-In Anchor | June 2015-Present
Shoot, write, edit, and deliver viewer content for weekday newscasts
Cover breaking news and hyperlocal stories that impact the coverage area
Develop contacts and sources within the community to enterprise unique story ideas
Use social media and digital platforms throughout the day to break news or promote stories

WRAL-TV - Raleigh, NC
CBC-UNC Diversity Fellowship Anchor/Reporter | March 2015-March 2015
Selected as one of 12 fellows nationwide
Strengthened multimedia journalist skills during weeklong journalism intensive program
Turned a package and web story on deadline

WNCN News - Raleigh, NC

News Intern | September 2014-December 2014
Assisted WNCN reporters and photojournalists in the field with newsgathering and research
Published web stories for the stations website
Used social media and digital platforms to interact with audience

Time Warner Cable News - Raleigh, NC

News Intern | June 2014-August 2014
Assisted reporters and photojournalists in the field with newsgathering and research
Published web stories for the stations website
Edited VOs and VO/SOTS for the 24-hour news program

ABC 11 WTVD - Durham, NC

News Intern | January 2013-April 2013
Assisted ABC 11 reporters and photojournalists in the field with newsgathering and research
Edited VOs for the noon newscast
Wrote VO scripts for the noon and 4 p.m. newscasts

EDUCATION:
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
B.A. (Cum Laude): Communication-Media concentration, December 2014 | Minor: Journalism

SKILLS:
iNews, AP ENPS - news grids to write content
Avid NewsCutter, Final Cut Pro, Edius, Adobe Premiere Pro -non-linear programs to edit video
JVC ProHD 660, JVC ProHD 700, Panasonic P2 HD -cameras to shoot video
TVUPack -backpack technology to set up own live shots on-scene