Brandon Thompson
Seattle,WA
Summary
An accomplished communications professional with more than a decade of journalism experience for broadcast, print, and digital platforms. Hardworking, driven, individual who is ready to leverage my reporting experience covering community events, natural disasters, mass casualty tragedies, as well as political issues of local, regional, and national significance. Concise and clear writer using understanding and empathy to reach audiences of all sizes and backgrounds.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Reporter
KIRO 7 Television, Cox Media Group
Seattle, WA
07.2024 - Current
- Daily communications on public safety, natural disasters, political, and community issues
- Long-form Project Management
- Writing for broad and narrow audiences
- Managing stakeholders of different backgrouds
Reporter
KOIN 6 News- Nexstar Broadcasting
Portland, OR
03.2022 - 06.2024
- Co-Chair of Employee Engagement Committee tasked with creating non-monetary activities and initiatives to increase employee morale, attentiveness, and team cohesiveness
- Led and produced multiple long-form communication projects
- Creation of station-wide, community-based, annual communication initiative
- Training and orientation of new employees
News Anchor & Reporter
FOX21 News, Nexstar Broadcasting
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2019 - 03.2022
- Management of weekend news Staff including assigning job duties, coordinating employees, supervising deadlines, script approvals, and creating coverage plans
- Creation and execution of Presidential & Local Election Coverage Plans
- Participant in Community Events
- Achieving growth and promotion within the station
News Anchor & Reporter
KREX 5 News- Nexstar Broadcasting
Grand Junction, Colorado
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Management and supervision of weekend & weekday teams
- Training and orientation for new employees
- Public figure of the station, participating in community events and station initiatives
- Record of growth achieving four promotions during tenure
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications- Media Studies
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO12-2015
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO05-2015
Skills
- Strong Writing Skills
- Experienced Public Speaker
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Adapted to time-dependent tasks
- Maintaining trust and relationships
- Ability to convey complex topics in an understandable manner
- Social Media Savvy
- Prolific videographer, photographer, and editor with experience in multiple related software programs
Timeline
Reporter
KIRO 7 Television, Cox Media Group
07.2024 - Current
Reporter
KOIN 6 News- Nexstar Broadcasting
03.2022 - 06.2024
News Anchor & Reporter
FOX21 News, Nexstar Broadcasting
01.2019 - 03.2022
News Anchor & Reporter
KREX 5 News- Nexstar Broadcasting
01.2016 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Communications- Media Studies
Colorado Mesa University
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Colorado Mesa University
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