Steff Thomas
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Experience
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The Hill
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United States
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Online Audio and Video Media
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100 - 200 Employee
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Associate Editor
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Jan 2023 - Present
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Social Media Manager/Producer
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Mar 2021 - Present
I currently serve as the social media manager for the "It's All Journalism" podcast team. I also put together the weekly newsletter round-up in rotation. "It's All Journalism" is a weekly podcast about the changing state of the media. New episodes are posted every Thursday. I currently serve as the social media manager for the "It's All Journalism" podcast team. I also put together the weekly newsletter round-up in rotation. "It's All Journalism" is a weekly podcast about the changing state of the media. New episodes are posted every Thursday.
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Washington Examiner
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Online Audio and Video Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Engagement Editor/Producer
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Aug 2021 - Jan 2023
*Reporter/Content Creator/Graphic Designer. *Job duties consist of posting content for our readership across Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter platforms. *Producer/reporter for the "Plugged In" podcast focusing on Energy and Environment. *Reporter/Content Creator/Graphic Designer. *Job duties consist of posting content for our readership across Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter platforms. *Producer/reporter for the "Plugged In" podcast focusing on Energy and Environment.
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Self-employed
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Washington DC-Baltimore Area
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Freelance Writer/Producer
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Mar 2020 - Aug 2021
Worked for a year as a freelance editor/producer for various digital brands. Worked for a year as a freelance editor/producer for various digital brands.
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ABC News
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Digital News Editor
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Sep 2019 - Apr 2020
*At ABC News, I worked as a digital news editor for the D.C. team. I assigned stories to reporters, edited content for the web and worked on SEO in terms of in-line links, call out articles, social media embeds and photos. I also helped to coach interns and fellows on pitching, reporting, writing and templating (stories). *Also worked as the main editor for political guests on "The View" and "Powerhouse Politics" podcast. Sometimes, I also dabbled a little in covering the news and writing pieces myself. Show less
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Federal News Network
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United States
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Online Audio and Video Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Digital Editor/Reporter and Podcast Producer
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Dec 2016 - Sep 2019
*I worked mainly as a digital editor keeping an eye out for breaking news, information and analysis for those who support the missions of federal agencies. Duties included reporting, copyediting, video editing, audio editing, graphic design, SEO, data optimization and utilization of social media. *Also worked as a podcast producer/booker/editor/reporter for "Women of Washington" podcast. *I worked mainly as a digital editor keeping an eye out for breaking news, information and analysis for those who support the missions of federal agencies. Duties included reporting, copyediting, video editing, audio editing, graphic design, SEO, data optimization and utilization of social media. *Also worked as a podcast producer/booker/editor/reporter for "Women of Washington" podcast.
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GALO magazine
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Fort Wayne, Indiana Area
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TV, Film and Food Contributor
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Nov 2014 - Jan 2017
Freelance position interviewing actors/actresses/producers for GALO Magazine. www.galomagazine.com Freelance position interviewing actors/actresses/producers for GALO Magazine. www.galomagazine.com
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Bloomberg BNA
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United States
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Information Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Transportation/Capitol Hill Reporter
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Sep 2015 - Aug 2016
*Graduate Fellow while attending American University. *Capitol Hill reporter covering news related to transportation and infrastructure. *Capitol Hill reporter covering news related to food and agriculture. *Graduate Fellow while attending American University. *Capitol Hill reporter covering news related to transportation and infrastructure. *Capitol Hill reporter covering news related to food and agriculture.
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University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editor in Chief - Mississippi Observer Magazine
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Aug 2013 - May 2014
Publication put out once or twice a year by the 400 and 500 level Journalism classes. Publication put out once or twice a year by the 400 and 500 level Journalism classes.
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University of Mississippi
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Features Writer - Ole Miss Annual Yearbook
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Aug 2012 - May 2014
- Reporter and feature writer of stories focused on students, staff, and other events related to the University of Mississippi within that current academic year. - Reporter and feature writer of stories focused on students, staff, and other events related to the University of Mississippi within that current academic year.
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The Daily Mississippian
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Oxford, Mississippi
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Columnist and Features reporter
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Aug 2010 - May 2014
- Features writer for the Ole Miss school newspaper, The Daily Mississippian - Also a columnist - Features writer for the Ole Miss school newspaper, The Daily Mississippian - Also a columnist
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National Defense Magazine
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editorial Intern
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Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
- Confirm and put together names and contact information of acquisition program managers in the Navy, AirForce, and Marine Corps for the annual MegaDirectory. - Report and write blog posts and magazine features covering think tanks, congressional hearings, and other meetings that deal with military, homeland security, and other national defense affairs. - Basic Copy-editing - Confirm and put together names and contact information of acquisition program managers in the Navy, AirForce, and Marine Corps for the annual MegaDirectory. - Report and write blog posts and magazine features covering think tanks, congressional hearings, and other meetings that deal with military, homeland security, and other national defense affairs. - Basic Copy-editing
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Education
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American University
Master's Degree, Journalism and Public Affairs, Investigative Specialty -
University of Mississippi
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Print Journalism, Political Science