Hello! I'm Tom
Tom Blodgett is an editor of the Gilbert, Arizona, edition of Community Impact Newspaper and editorial adviser to The State Press, Arizona State University's independent student news organization. He formerly was an instructor at ASU's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication and an editor at Republic Media. Raised in Phoenix, he is a graduate of ASU and Brophy College Prep. He worked for Republic Media for 30 years. Additionally, he's a a softball coach and fan, education and community involvement advocate, and a husband and dad.
Tom Blodgett
COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONAL
Phone:
602-620-4873
Email:
Address:
8 W. Erie Drive
Tempe, AZ 85282
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EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
2005-2006
Postgraduate work
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Completed three semesters toward master's degree in mass communications with 4.0 GPA before program change that would have required becoming full-time student ended pursuit.
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1982-1987
Bachelor's Degree
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Earned Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism. Named the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication's Outstanding Undergraduate Student at Spring 1987 Convocation.
1978-1982
High School Diploma
BROPHY COLLEGE PREPARATORY
Graduated from all-boys, Society of Jesuits-run Catholic school in Phoenix that has an emphasis on developing "Men for Others." Completed freshman year at International School of Brussels in Belgium.
2018-PRESENT
Editor
COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
Report, shoot photos, help develop infographics and edit for print and digital publication of hyperlocal monthly newspaper. covering Gilbert, Arizona. Launched first market newspaper for company outside Texas.
2014-PRESENT
Student Initiatives Coordinator
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Act as the professional editorial adviser for the statepress.com student news website, State Press Magazine and State Press multimedia. Mentor student journalists on editorial excellence, ethics and professional development.
2005-2019
Instructional Professional
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Teach one section of JMC 201, News Writing and Reporting, or JMC 302, Sportswriting. Developed power points used in most 201 sections. Aided dozens of students in gaining scholarships, internships and employment.
REFERENCES
Jason Manning
ASU Student Media Director
Chris Callahan
University of the Pacific President
Kristin Gilger
Former ASU Cronkite Dean
Paul Coro
Former NBA beat writer
Brett Fera
UA Student Media Director
SKILLS
Microsoft Word - Advanced
Power Point - Advanced
WIX - Proficient
Copy Editing/AP Style - Advanced
Microsoft Excel - Proficient
Adobe Premier Pro - Basic
WORK SAMPLES
EDITING
The Arizona Republic/azcentral.com AZ Winter Visitors Guide: A marketing effort that was mailed to previous winter visitors who were subscribers to encourage restarting their subscriptions upon their return to the state.
WRITING
From "Originality tough to come by in Arizona high school mascot names": Whatever the reason, as the East Valley in particular went through a spate of openings in the 1990s, administrators seemed to suffer from a lack of inspiration.
VIDEO
Devin Crosby softball skills video: A compilation video of Vendetta AZ 18U second baseman/outfielder/catcher Devin Crosby, demonstrating her skills to college coaches. Crosby received a scholarship offer from Mesa Community College.