Thomas Lu

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Producer @ The Washington Post
Washington, DC, US
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Thomas Lu is a journalist, audio producer, and editor based in Washington, DC. He was most recently producing and editing for NPR, where he co-founded NPR's first disability and accessibility employee resource group. He is currently a contract producer for Bloomberg's daily news podcast, The Big Take, and a freelance supervising producer (editor/mentor) for Australia’s All The Best Radio. He's also available to collaborate and help produce, edit, and report on all sorts of stories -- longform and shortform interviews, reported pieces, or narrative documentaries.Thomas is particularly interested in stories that explore the messiness of being human — our behaviors, our thoughts, our relationships — as well as stories around race, identity, gender, sexual orientation, and disability.He’s worked on stories ranging from author interviews with disability rights activists to the physics of rainbows to why some people enjoy spicy foods.As a producer for Hidden Brain, Thomas explored the contradictions of human behavior—producing and sound-designing episodes such as the importance of the human voice and our hidden influence on others. He contributed to the episode “The Ventilator,” which earned a 2020 Edward R. Murrow award.He has also contributed to KUOW, HBO, and podcasts like Life Kit, Short Wave, Code Switch, It’s Been A Minute, How I Built This, Pop Culture Happy Hour, All Things Considered, TED Radio Hour, and StoryCorps.Thomas is a 2023 graduate of Neon Hum Media’s Editors’ Bootcamp and a 2020 AIR New Voices Scholar. With the goal of escaping the Atlanta heat, he attended Middlebury College in Vermont and United World College-USA in the mountains of New Mexico. Aside from audio, he enjoys watching The Golden Girls, running (slowly), and teaching himself film photography. Check out thomasuylu.com for work samples and my experiments into photography. Thomas’s area of expertise (in no particular order):- LGBTQ+ Stories- Being Asian American in the US- Science and social science (human relationships/behavior)- Cancer survivorship + disability/disability rights- Immigrant stories + family estrangement Thomas’s interests (in no particular order): - The messiness of being human, our relationships, and our contradicting behavior- The intersection of disability, race, and gender- Sound design + experimental storytelling- Pop culture (TV/Movies/Music/the Arts) + science-fiction/speculation- Society and cultural analysis

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Thomas Lu Work Experience Details
  • The Washington Post
    Producer
    The Washington Post
    Washington, Dc, Us
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  • Bloomberg News
    Podcast Producer, The Big Take
    Bloomberg News Mar 2024 - Present
    Washington Dc-Baltimore Area
    - Research, shape, and script episodes with hosts and editors- Write and prepare host scripts for interviews and tracking sessions- Coach print reporters on the best way to record for audio, especially when adapting print stories- Produce daily, narrative episodes for The Big Take franchise, fact-checking as needed- Assemble and score episodes using both Descript and Pro Tools
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  • All The Best Radio
    Supervising Producer (Editor)
    All The Best Radio Oct 2023 - Present
    Sydney/Melbourne
    In this role, I mentor and story edit stories from both emerging and veteran storytellers.From the All The Best Website - https://allthebestradio.com/about/ "All The Best is a podcast and radio program where emerging Australian storytellers learn how to make audio stories. Hear how the Australian Wallabies used theatre workshops to improve their game, anxiety attacks in a Tantric sex class, and what the shopping centre Santa Claus is really thinking – all on All The Best. We’re… Show more In this role, I mentor and story edit stories from both emerging and veteran storytellers.From the All The Best Website - https://allthebestradio.com/about/ "All The Best is a podcast and radio program where emerging Australian storytellers learn how to make audio stories. Hear how the Australian Wallabies used theatre workshops to improve their game, anxiety attacks in a Tantric sex class, and what the shopping centre Santa Claus is really thinking – all on All The Best. We’re a weekly podcast and community radio show produced at FBi Radio in Sydney, in association with SYN and Triple R in Melbourne." Show less
  • The Mash-Up Americans
    Producer/Story Editor - Hbo: The Official Sympathizer Podcast
    The Mash-Up Americans Jan 2024 - May 2024
    Collaboration between HBO and The Mash-Up Americans: - Produced and story edited three official companion podcast episodes of HBO’s The Sympathizer Podcast, based on the novel of the same name by Viet Thanh Nguyen- Featured guests include: Vietnamese Australian actor Hoa Xuande, Robert Downey, Jr., Sandra Oh, Susan Downey, Amanda Burrell, Vietnamese actress Kieu Chinh, Vietnamese actor Toan Le, and author Viet Thanh Nguyen- Hosted by San Francisco State University academic and… Show more Collaboration between HBO and The Mash-Up Americans: - Produced and story edited three official companion podcast episodes of HBO’s The Sympathizer Podcast, based on the novel of the same name by Viet Thanh Nguyen- Featured guests include: Vietnamese Australian actor Hoa Xuande, Robert Downey, Jr., Sandra Oh, Susan Downey, Amanda Burrell, Vietnamese actress Kieu Chinh, Vietnamese actor Toan Le, and author Viet Thanh Nguyen- Hosted by San Francisco State University academic and lecturer Philip Nguyen Show less
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  • Npr
    Producer - Throughline
    Npr Nov 2023 - Jan 2024
    - Temporary producer for NPR's award-winning history, narrative podcast Throughline- Researched, booked, pre-interviewed guests, and prepared host materials for interviews- Produced and contributed story editing for episodes like Dare To Dissent- Converted podcast episodes to radio broadcast format in Pro Tools
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  • Npr
    Producer, Pop Culture Happy Hour & Life Kit
    Npr May 2023 - Oct 2023
    • Produced and edited episodes for NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour• Researched and prepared interview packets for hosts • Produced and edited episodes for NPR’s Life Kit podcast• Contributed editing to KUOW RadioActive story about disability (Member Station)
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  • Npr
    Producer - Short Wave
    Npr Sep 2020 - Apr 2023
    • Produced daily episodes from start to finish — writing questions and scripts, cutting and structuring2-ways and reporter pieces, sound-designing and selecting music, publishing — on quick deadlines• Worked with hosts, reporters, and editors in taping sessions and in group edits of episode drafts• Reported and booked episodes, ranging from why we see rainbows to why some of us enjoy spicy food• Mentored and supervised interns as well as train new staff on production techniques… Show more • Produced daily episodes from start to finish — writing questions and scripts, cutting and structuring2-ways and reporter pieces, sound-designing and selecting music, publishing — on quick deadlines• Worked with hosts, reporters, and editors in taping sessions and in group edits of episode drafts• Reported and booked episodes, ranging from why we see rainbows to why some of us enjoy spicy food• Mentored and supervised interns as well as train new staff on production techniques and show’seditorial goals Show less
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  • Npr
    Assistant Producer - Hidden Brain
    Npr Apr 2018 - Sep 2020
    Washington D.C. Metro Area
    • Researched, pitched, pre-interviewed, and booked a diverse range of guests• Produced, wrote, and sound designed full episodes using archival tape for both weekly podcastand radio show • Routinely provided production and editorial feedback during group edits and listening sessions• Developed, coordinated, and maintained an episode archiving system• Co-led and managed the show’s Twitter and Facebook presence• Contributed to the episode “The Ventilator” — which earned an… Show more • Researched, pitched, pre-interviewed, and booked a diverse range of guests• Produced, wrote, and sound designed full episodes using archival tape for both weekly podcastand radio show • Routinely provided production and editorial feedback during group edits and listening sessions• Developed, coordinated, and maintained an episode archiving system• Co-led and managed the show’s Twitter and Facebook presence• Contributed to the episode “The Ventilator” — which earned an Edward R. Murrow award in 2020 Show less
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  • Npr
    News Assistant
    Npr Apr 2017 - Apr 2018
    Washington D.C. Metro Area
    • Pitched, pre-interviewed, booked, and produced interviews for NPR’s news shows: Weekend Edition and All Things Considered. • Engineered recording sessions to establish studio connections, track host, and record interviews and segments using self-operated studios• Cut and mixed weekly, roundtable-style episodes of Pop Culture Happy Hour with new and archived recordings• Acted as fill-in producer for Pop Culture Happy Hour while associate producer is at the live shows and on… Show more • Pitched, pre-interviewed, booked, and produced interviews for NPR’s news shows: Weekend Edition and All Things Considered. • Engineered recording sessions to establish studio connections, track host, and record interviews and segments using self-operated studios• Cut and mixed weekly, roundtable-style episodes of Pop Culture Happy Hour with new and archived recordings• Acted as fill-in producer for Pop Culture Happy Hour while associate producer is at the live shows and on vacation• Rewrote intern manuals and assisted in training new TED Radio Hour intern Show less
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  • Npr
    Ted Radio Hour Intern
    Npr Jan 2017 - Apr 2017
    Washington D.C. Metro Area
    • Selected to be 1 of 8 participants in the Spring 2017 Audio Bootcamp• Tracked and produced weekly midrolls, station promos, cross-promotions, billboards, and repeat toppers• Booked 36 guests and coordinated studio connections across the globe via ISDN• Created research packets with background information and interview questions for host• Collaborated with producers to write and build Seamus pages for new TED Radio Hour episodes• Wrote copy and managed social media… Show more • Selected to be 1 of 8 participants in the Spring 2017 Audio Bootcamp• Tracked and produced weekly midrolls, station promos, cross-promotions, billboards, and repeat toppers• Booked 36 guests and coordinated studio connections across the globe via ISDN• Created research packets with background information and interview questions for host• Collaborated with producers to write and build Seamus pages for new TED Radio Hour episodes• Wrote copy and managed social media for both new and repeat episodes Show less
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  • The Mash-Up Americans
    Producer/Story Editor - Hbo: The Official Warrior Podcast
    The Mash-Up Americans May 2023 - Jul 2023
    Collaboration between HBO and The Mash-Up Americans: • Led production and story editing for four official companion podcast episodes for HBO’s Warrior hosted by Journalist Lisa Ling and actor Hoon Lee• Story edited and produced commemorative episode celebrating Bruce Lee’s legacy -- featuring archival interviews, new interviews with "Bruce Lee experts," and Bruce Lee's daughter Shannon Lee. Other guests include interviews with leading actors Andrew Koji, Olivia Cheng, and director Brett… Show more Collaboration between HBO and The Mash-Up Americans: • Led production and story editing for four official companion podcast episodes for HBO’s Warrior hosted by Journalist Lisa Ling and actor Hoon Lee• Story edited and produced commemorative episode celebrating Bruce Lee’s legacy -- featuring archival interviews, new interviews with "Bruce Lee experts," and Bruce Lee's daughter Shannon Lee. Other guests include interviews with leading actors Andrew Koji, Olivia Cheng, and director Brett Chan.• Won the 2023 Golden Crane Award (from the Asian American Podcasters Association) Show less
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  • Neon Hum Media
    Neon Hum Editor Bootcamp Graduate
    Neon Hum Media Jan 2023 - Mar 2023
    Selected to be 1 of 6 participants in a multi-week story editing training program for narrative podcasts. The Bootcamp is designed for people from historically marginalized or underrepresented groups who want to become podcast and story editors. Participants edited early drafts of scripts and mixes under the guidance of Executive Editor Catherine Saint Louis and guest instructors from some of the most successful companies in the podcast industry, including Emanuele Berry of This… Show more Selected to be 1 of 6 participants in a multi-week story editing training program for narrative podcasts. The Bootcamp is designed for people from historically marginalized or underrepresented groups who want to become podcast and story editors. Participants edited early drafts of scripts and mixes under the guidance of Executive Editor Catherine Saint Louis and guest instructors from some of the most successful companies in the podcast industry, including Emanuele Berry of This American Life, Marlon Bishop of Futuro Studios, Shima Oliaee of Shirazad Productions, Antonia Cereijido of LAist Studios, Phyllis Fletcher of Wondery, Ruxandra Guidi of Fonografia Collective. Show less
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  • Built-It Productions Llc
    Producer - Wisdom From The Top
    Built-It Productions Llc Mar 2020 - Dec 2021
    - Produced six episodes for Built-It Productions’ Wisdom From The Top- Guests include journalist David Epstein, H&R Block's Jeff Jones, Sonic's Cliff Hudson, Capital One's Sanjiv Yajnik, and GE's Beth Comstock
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  • Storycorps
    Production Intern
    Storycorps Jun 2016 - Dec 2016
    Brooklyn, Ny
    • Researched, pre-interviewed, and pitched story ideas for potential interviews in weekly production meetings• Edited 40-minute interviews into three-minute segments using Pro Tools for potential broadcast on NPR’s Morning Edition • Edited interviews with Executive Producer to assess potential broadcasts and meet diversity goals• Created and executed new systems for meeting notes and listener feedback to increase efficiency • Provided administrative support to production team as… Show more • Researched, pre-interviewed, and pitched story ideas for potential interviews in weekly production meetings• Edited 40-minute interviews into three-minute segments using Pro Tools for potential broadcast on NPR’s Morning Edition • Edited interviews with Executive Producer to assess potential broadcasts and meet diversity goals• Created and executed new systems for meeting notes and listener feedback to increase efficiency • Provided administrative support to production team as needed Show less
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  • Middlebury College
    Independent Study Project
    Middlebury College Feb 2016 - May 2016
    Middlebury, Vt
    • Produced four bi-weekly podcasts about different perspectives of happiness using Hindenburg Journalist • Transcribed and edited eight interviews to produce stories that were broadcasted on Middlebury College WRMC 91.1 FM • Mentored by former Guggenheim fellow and founder of Middlebury Narrative Journalism Fellowship
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  • Middlebury College Dean Of Students Office
    Search Committee For Associate Dean Of Students Member
    Middlebury College Dean Of Students Office Oct 2015 - May 2016
    Middlebury, Vt
    Through my work with the Student Activities Office, I was nominated as the sole student representative on the search committee, working alongside college administrators and faculty. I contributed to the development of a hiring rubric and interview guide to direct fair, inclusive candidate evaluation. I analyzed candidates' qualifications and recommended candidates for final round interviews. I served as a member of the interview panel to evaluate and ultimately select the Associate Dean of… Show more Through my work with the Student Activities Office, I was nominated as the sole student representative on the search committee, working alongside college administrators and faculty. I contributed to the development of a hiring rubric and interview guide to direct fair, inclusive candidate evaluation. I analyzed candidates' qualifications and recommended candidates for final round interviews. I served as a member of the interview panel to evaluate and ultimately select the Associate Dean of Students for Student Activities and Orientation. Show less
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  • Middlebury
    Programs Intern
    Middlebury Aug 2015 - May 2016
    Middlebruy, Vt
    I organized the annual Fall and Spring Student Activities Fair where 175+ student groups are represented. Additionally, I planned and executed the annual collaboration event between student organizations. Through the Student Activities Office, I also assisted in the facilitation of skill-building and leadership workshops for student organizations’ management teams. Other responsibilities included managing the online database--MiddLink--of student organizations and providing assistance to… Show more I organized the annual Fall and Spring Student Activities Fair where 175+ student groups are represented. Additionally, I planned and executed the annual collaboration event between student organizations. Through the Student Activities Office, I also assisted in the facilitation of skill-building and leadership workshops for student organizations’ management teams. Other responsibilities included managing the online database--MiddLink--of student organizations and providing assistance to student organizations regarding their registration, semester budget, and event-planning. Show less
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  • University Of Toronto
    Research Assistant
    University Of Toronto May 2015 - Jul 2015
    Toronto, Canada Area
    I assisted in research on social perception and social cognition under Dr. Nicholas Rule and Dr. John Paul Wilson. Key themes of research included the ability to perceive and predict meaningful information from nonverbal and appearance cues. Additionally, work has been done in predicting people's membership in perceptually ambiguous groups such as sexual orientation, religion, and political affiliations. • Analyzed research methods used by other psychology labs to inform the design of… Show more I assisted in research on social perception and social cognition under Dr. Nicholas Rule and Dr. John Paul Wilson. Key themes of research included the ability to perceive and predict meaningful information from nonverbal and appearance cues. Additionally, work has been done in predicting people's membership in perceptually ambiguous groups such as sexual orientation, religion, and political affiliations. • Analyzed research methods used by other psychology labs to inform the design of a size perception study• Assisted the post-doctoral fellow in programming and designing questionnaires and testing stimuli to be used in primary research• Administered a series of race, gender, and leadership perception tests to about 25 participants weekly Show less
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  • Middlebury College - Dean Of Students For Student Activities And Orientation Office
    First Year Orientation Intern
    Middlebury College - Dean Of Students For Student Activities And Orientation Office Feb 2014 - Jan 2015
    Middlebury, Vt
    I worked with different academic and college departments to plan weeklong orientation events for 600+ incoming first-year students to Middlebury College. I also helped ease the transition to college by being a resource to incoming students and their families. • Co-designed with Associate Dean of Students a weeklong orientation program for 600+ first-year students and families• Analyzed previous year student feedback to identify root-cause of low participation, adjusted programming… Show more I worked with different academic and college departments to plan weeklong orientation events for 600+ incoming first-year students to Middlebury College. I also helped ease the transition to college by being a resource to incoming students and their families. • Co-designed with Associate Dean of Students a weeklong orientation program for 600+ first-year students and families• Analyzed previous year student feedback to identify root-cause of low participation, adjusted programming accordingly• Trained 130 orientation leaders and 60 residential life staff members on best practices to improve student engagement Show less
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  • Middlebury College
    Library Circulation Desk Assistant
    Middlebury College Jan 2013 - Jan 2015
    Middlebury, Vt
    I assisted in the checkout and returns of library books and materials while working with the supervisor to serve library patrons. I also helped patrons book and reserve library materials such as speakers, laptops, microphones, and cameras.
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  • Middlebury College - Student Activities Office
    Office Assistant
    Middlebury College - Student Activities Office Sep 2013 - Feb 2014
    Middlebury, Vt
    I assisted the Student Activities Office in event planning and logistics for student organizations. Additionally, I provided assistance to visitors of the office with appropriate resources for their organizations. I also managed the office assistant email account and performed general office tasks such as errands, filing, and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere.
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  • Camp Twin Lakes-Camp Dream
    Program Staff And Dining Host
    Camp Twin Lakes-Camp Dream Jun 2013 - Jul 2013
    Warm Springs, Ga
    I coordinated with camp administrators to identify and execute best practices for overnight summer camp programming for 500+ campers with chronic illness, disabilities, or life challenges (e.g., campers in the foster care system or children of military members). I also led and organized activities such as arts and crafts, archery, fishing, a high ropes course, biking, and waterfront activities tailored to these campers. As the Dining Host, I ensured that the dining hall ran efficiently, safely,… Show more I coordinated with camp administrators to identify and execute best practices for overnight summer camp programming for 500+ campers with chronic illness, disabilities, or life challenges (e.g., campers in the foster care system or children of military members). I also led and organized activities such as arts and crafts, archery, fishing, a high ropes course, biking, and waterfront activities tailored to these campers. As the Dining Host, I ensured that the dining hall ran efficiently, safely, and successfully for a positive dining experience. Show less
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  • Camp Twin Lakes-Camp Dream
    Program Staff
    Camp Twin Lakes-Camp Dream Jun 2012 - Jul 2012
    Warm Springs, Ga
    I supported the director in the daily execution of camp programs for campers with chronic illness, disabilities or life challenges (e.g., campers in the foster care system or children of military members). My responsibilities included the facilitation of a high and low ropes course, team building activities, arts and crafts, and waterfront activities.
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