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Benjamin Thomas
benjamin@thomas.com
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(555) 386-2668
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linkedin.com/in/benjamin-thomas
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@benjamin.thomas
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Journalist
Award-winning Journalist with 4 years of experience producing impactful investigative articles, multimedia features, and data-driven reports. Proven track record in increasing website traffic, subscriptions, and sales for local businesses. Skilled in developing and maintaining relationships with key sources, managing teams, and executing successful social media and website strategies.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Journalist
03/2022 – Present
TruthFinder Media
- Developed and wrote a series of investigative articles on a local corruption scandal, resulting in a 30% increase in website traffic and a 15% increase in subscriptions.
- Collaborated with a team of photographers and videographers to produce a multimedia feature on the impact of climate change on a local community, which won a regional journalism award.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key sources in the community, resulting in exclusive interviews and breaking news stories.
Content Writer/Editor
03/2020 – 03/2022
Inkwell Communications.
- Pitched and wrote a feature story on a local business that was struggling during the pandemic, resulting in a 50% increase in sales for the business and positive community feedback.
- Analyzed data and conducted interviews to produce a series of articles on the impact of COVID-19 on the local economy, which was cited by national news outlets.
- Managed and edited a team of freelance writers, resulting in a 20% increase in article output and improved quality of content.
Social Media and Podcast Producer
03/2019 – 03/2020
EchoWave Productions
- Developed and executed a social media strategy for the publication, resulting in a 25% increase in social media followers and engagement.
- Produced and hosted a weekly podcast on local politics, which consistently ranked in the top 10 podcasts in the region.
- Collaborated with a team of designers to revamp the publication's website, resulting in a 40% increase in website traffic and a 20% increase in ad revenue.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Investigative reporting
- Data analysis
- Multimedia storytelling
- Source development
- Interviewing
- News writing
- Editing
- Team management
- Social media strategy
- Podcast production
- Web design collaboration
- Deadline management
- Story pitching
- Ethical journalism
- Fact-checking
COURSES / CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Journalism Educator (CJE)
04/2023
Journalism Education Association (JEA)
Google News Initiative (GNI) Certification
04/2022
Google News Initiative
Investigative Journalism Certificate
04/2021
Poynter Institute
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
2016 - 2020
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
Journalism
Political Science