Sam Thomas
Visual Storyteller
Phone 904-315-8355
Email samthomas125.st@gmail.com
Location Tallahassee, FL.
ABOUT
I am a visual storyteller. My passion for photography and videography has led me to a career in journalism where I can connect with communities and share their perspectives.
After several years working in photography for print, I transitioned to videography for television journalism.
Currently I am working at WCTV in Tallahassee where I have improved my broadcast and digital proficiency with daily assignments and in-depth investigative projects.
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
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Camera composition: I have a strong eye for conveying information through compelling visuals. I am proficient in still and video photography and know how to work with natural or artificial lighting.
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Editing: My years as a journalist have taught me quick and effective editing under deadline. I am skilled with editing software like Premiere Pro and Edius for video and Photoshop for photography.
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Collaboration: I am a team player and I love to work together to bring an idea to life.
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Drone photography: I have an FAA 107 certified drone pilot's license.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2022 - Present
Videographer
WCTV News
Tallahassee, FL.
March 2022 - October 2022
Videographer
First Coast News
Jacksonville, FL.
2021 - 2022
Intern Photographer
Peoria Journal Star
Peoria, IL.
Jan 2021 - March 2021
Intern Photographer
Orlando Sentinel
Orlando, FL.
2020 - 2021
Photographer
Gainesville Sun
Gainesville, FL.
EDUCATION
The University of Florida
Bachelor's of Science in Journalism, 2020
Gainesville, FL.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
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2025 RTDNA National Murrow Award for Podcast ‘Hit Close to Home’
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Seven-time winner and two-time finalist in the Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists awards, including individual achievement in photojournalism
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Two-time FABJ finalist for Investigative Series and Use of Sound.
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Winner of 2021 RTDNA National Murrow Award in Digital Media
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1st place winner in 2020 Student Division Multimedia for Florida Society of News Editors Journalism Contest
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Three-time Hearst Competition UF nominee for picture story and photo singles.
VIDEO
All Videos
All Videos
SAM THOMAS PHOTOJOURNALIST REEL 2025
Frustrations grow as floodwaters cut off parts of Miccosukee Greenway months after storms
MAKING NOT TAKING: A DAY ON OYSTER BAY
Backwoods Crossing staff paddling across parking lot after storm floods
Hit Close to Home
Hit Close to Home is a WCTV Investigates podcast produced and edited by me and voiced and written by Chasity Maynard about the 2014 murder of FSU law professor Dan Markel and the many trials that have taken place over the past decade. Available wherever you get your podcasts.