Cal Tobias is a photojournalism student at the University of Missouri Journalism School. Originally from Silver Spring, Maryland., he enjoys photographing news, sports, and politics. He has worked as a photographer for the Columbia (Mo.) Missourian and the Charlottesville (Va.) Daily Progress.
His photos have appeared in the Associated Press and the New York Times.
Accolades include:
CPOY (College Photographer of the Year) Gold Award in Sports Action
CPOY (College Photographer of the Year) Award of Excellence in Sports Portfoli0
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RESUME
EDUCATION
University of Missouri- Bachelors in Journalism
2022-2026
Mark Twain Scholarship (Level 1)
Charles and Grace Gorry Photojournalism Scholarship
3.34 cumulative GPA
Charles and Grace Gorry Photojournalism Scholarship
3.34 cumulative GPA
Montgomery Blair High School- graduated
2018-2022
WORK HISTORY
Columbia Missourian, Photo Editor
August-December, 2025, Columbia, Mo.
Photo editor for one of Columbia’s two major daily newspapers. Assigned photographers to breaking news, general news, sports, and features. Managed a team of volunteer photographers for HS football coverage.
Charlottesville Daily Progress, Summer Photo/News Intern
May-August 2024- Charlottesville, Va.
Covered news full-time in Charlottesville for the summer. Photographed and wrote stories for the second summer with the newspaper.
Covered news full-time in Charlottesville for the summer. Photographed and wrote stories for the second summer with the newspaper.
Columbia Missourian, Staff Photographer
January-May 2025. Columbia, Mo.
Staff photographer for one of Columbia’s two major daily newspapers. Covered breaking news, local features, prep and SEC college sports, business, and education.
Staff photographer for one of Columbia’s two major daily newspapers. Covered breaking news, local features, prep and SEC college sports, business, and education.
Participated in Missouri Photo Workshop and College Photos of the Year contest as a volunteer.
Charlottesville Daily Progress, Summer Photo/News Intern
May-August 2024, Charlottesville, Va.
Covered news full-time in Charlottesville for the summer, mostly as a photographer but often writing stories as well. Such stories included general news, political events, arts and festivals, college sports, businesses, restaurants, etc.
Rock M Nation, Photo Editor/Chief Photographer
September 2023 - August 2025, Columbia, Mo.
Photo editor and photographer covering University of Missouri athletics for SB Nation-run local sports blog. Covered football, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, gymnastics, volleyball, wrestling, etc. I also produced a weekly column where I wrote about my best photos of the week. Went on the road for football, March Madness, SEC Tournament, other events.
Founded the photo department in 2023, which continues today.
Boy Scouts of America Camp Ross, Camp Staff
Summers, 2019-2023, Goshen, Va.
Trained hundreds of scouts each summer on safe and accurate archery. Assisted with various camp tasks such as facilities work, light construction, and food service. Directed and coordinated a team of 2-3 staffers. Experience in people skills, public speaking, and crisis management.
ACCOLADES & ACHIEVEMENTS
CPOY (College Photographer of the Year) Awards, 2025
Gold Award, Sports Action category
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio category
Gold Award, Sports Action category
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio category
Virginia Press Association 2025. Better Newspaper Contest
Second Place, Personality or Portrait Photo
Third Place, Breaking News Photo
Second Place, Personality or Portrait Photo
Third Place, Breaking News Photo
Virginia Press Association 2024 Better Newspaper Contest
First Place, Combination Picture & Story (with writer Emily Hemphill)
First Place, Combination Picture & Story (with writer Emily Hemphill)
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
Inducted Oct. 14, 2022.
Inducted Oct. 14, 2022.