Journalist I Storyteller

THOMAS HOUSE
e-mail - th2894a@student.american.edu
cell phone - 267 337 2893
twitter - @TweetTomHouse

OBJECTIVE
Innovative and forward-thinking content creator striving to apply a background in journalism and graphic design to a future career in digital communications.
Storytelling is my passion and I want to tell human interest stories that will compel others to engage in thoughtful discussion on the current state of global,
national and local affairs.

EDUCATION
American University, School of Communication
Washington, DC | May 2016

Bachelor of Arts in Print Journalism

Minor in Graphic Design

WORK EXPERIENCE
Graphic Design Intern

DAYBLINK CONSULTING | McLean, VA | May 2015-August 2015

Assist in web development for DayBlink and venture websites
Develop and maintain parent ventures websites using HTML 5, CSS and Javascipt
Design logos and icons for websites

Social Media Newsgathering Intern

ABC NEWS WASHINGTON BUREAU | Washington, DC | Januray 2015-March 2015

Assist in the development and implementation of a strategic plan for ABC News social media usage; over 3 million Twitter followers
Utilize social media to monitor beats, coverage areas and follow trends and breaking news stories

Collegiate Correspondent

USA TODAY COLLEGE | McLean, VA | May 2014-August 2014

Pitch, research and write weekly stories for USA Today College appearing across all USA Today/Gannett platforms

Home Front Internship

USA TODAY | McLean, VA | January 2014-May 2014

Assist in managing news section of USA Today website; desktop audience of over 18.8 million readers
Track trending news and manage layout; edit and package AP stories into USA Today style

Journalism Internship

THE DAILY CALLER | Washington, DC | August 2013-November 2013

Update website content daily; over 6 million unique page views
Offer story ideas, track trending news and create innovative content
Assist reporters in research and developing breaking news content

ACTIVITIES AND MEMBERSHIP

Contributing Writer

THE EAGLE | WASHINGTON, DC | September 2012-Present

Offer story ideas and contribute articles for website (unique page views per week: 8,000); track campus events and work with local officials to generate content

Volunteer

BUCKS COUNTY MIRACLE LEAGUE/SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOFTBALL | Bucks County, PA | September 2007-Present
Assist individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities on the field during league practice and games

AWARDS

SKILLS
Illustrator

HTML

Photoshop

CSS

InDesign

Final Cut Pro X

AP Style

WordPress

Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Community Service Award
Teamwork Wins Ltd.
Scholarship
Lindsey Robinson Memorial
Scholarship