Thomas Lu Email & Phone Number

Washington, DC, US

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.

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.

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.

- 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

• 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)

• 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
• Mentored and supervised interns as well as train new staff on production techniques and show’seditorial goals Show less

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

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
• 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

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

• 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.
• 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.
• Won the 2023 Golden Crane Award (from the Asian American Podcasters Association) Show less

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.

- 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

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
• Provided administrative support to production team as needed Show less

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

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.

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’.

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.
• 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.
• 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

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.
• 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+.
• 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bachelor’S Degree, Psychology

Activities and Societies: WRMC 91.1 FM Middlebury College Radio; UWC Davis Group Member at Middlebury; Relay For Life Survivorship Chair.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

Activities and Societies: Residential Advisor, Mountaineering Program: Certified Wilderness Leader, UWC-USA LGBTQ Society, Admissions.

Bachelor’S Degree, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Keble College Boat Club and Oxford University LGBTQ Society Semester Study Program at Keble College, Oxford.