LUKE THOMPSON
Stanwood,MI
Summary
Media Communication student with hands-on experience in sports broadcasting, video production, photography, editing, and digital content creation. Experienced covering live sporting events, producing multimedia stories, conducting interviews, and creating content for broadcast and social platforms. Proficient with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom Classic, and other digital media tools. Passionate about sports media and storytelling, with a career focus in sports broadcasting and content production.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Of Creative Content
Big Rapids Media
Big Rapids, MI
05.2026 - 08.2026
- Produced digital sports and news content for social media, web, and broadcast platforms.
- Covered local high school and professional sports through interviews and on-location media coverage.
- Created and produced 'The Rundown,' a recurring sports video segment highlighting local scores and standings.
- Designed daily news and sports graphics for various social platforms, ensuring consistent branding.
- Edited short- and long-form videos using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom, Audition, and Photoshop.
- Captured and edited sports photography and video in fast-paced live-event environments.
- Wrote engaging social media captions, headlines, descriptions, scripts, and promotional content.
- Collaborated with reporters, broadcasters, coaches, athletes, and media professionals to produce multimedia stories.
Sports Videographer
Yellow Flag Productions
Southfield, USA
09.2025 - 02.2026
- Set up, operated, and dismantled professional video and livestream equipment for live sporting events
- Served as primary camera operator for live sports broadcasts
- Maintained broadcast-quality video standards during live productions
- Captured dynamic sideline footage for live and post-production use
- Collaborated with media and production teams to ensure smooth event coverage
Media Team Member
SpringHill Camps
Evart, USA
05.2025 - 02.2026
- Photographed daily camp activities, worship sessions, and special events
- Curated and edited high-quality photos for parents, promotional use, and archives
- Collaborated with leadership to ensure media reflected the camp's mission and values
- Organized and maintained digital photo and media archives
- Set up, operated, and maintained sound, lighting, and projection systems for worship services and events
- Supported worship leaders and speakers with reliable technical assistance during live sessions
- Conducted sound checks and managed equipment setup and teardown
- Monitored and adjusted audio and lighting levels to enhance live event quality
- Worked collaboratively with staff to ensure smooth, distraction-free programs
IT Technician
Big Rapids Products
Big Rapids, USA
05.2023 - 02.2026
- Maintained office PCs, networks, and mobile device.
- Monitored systems and quickly troubleshot hardware, software, and network issues
- Set up PCs, projectors, microphones, and video conferencing equipment
- Responded to end-user support requests and provided clear troubleshooting guidance
- Installed, configured, and tested new hardware and software
- Established and maintained network wiring, cabling, and devices
- Diagnosed and repaired peripheral devices including printers and scanners
- Created user accounts and managed permissions
- Monitored server room and wireless infrastructure to ensure system reliability
- Explained technical information clearly to non-technical users
Golf Cart Attendant
Tullymore Golf Club
Stanwood, USA
- Prepared golf carts daily by stocking supplies and ensuring proper operation
- Assisted members by transporting clubs and setting up practice stations
- Operated tractor and range picker to recover range balls
- Shut down facility daily by securing equipment and locking areas
- Provided customer service by assisting guests with directions and requests
- Supported special events by setting up promotional displays and equipment
- Built positive relationships with members, guests, and team members
Gas Station Team Member
WESCO
Big Rapids, USA
- Assisted customers with purchases, inquiries, and service needs
- Responded promptly to spills, safety issues, and customer requests
- Worked with team members to maintain clean and organized work areas
- Set up and maintained weekly merchandise displays
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media Communications
Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI05-2027
High School Diploma -
Big Rapids High School
Big Rapids05-2023
Skills
- Application Installation License Administration, Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension, Time Schedule Preparation
- Customer Assistance, Operational Procedures Maintaining Clean Work Areas, Video editing Audio editing
- Digital content creation
- Video editing
- Social media management
- Sports journalism
- Effective communication
- Content creation
- Digital photography
- Technical troubleshooting
- Project management
Timeline
Manager Of Creative Content
Big Rapids Media
05.2026 - 08.2026
Sports Videographer
Yellow Flag Productions
09.2025 - 02.2026
Media Team Member
SpringHill Camps
05.2025 - 02.2026
IT Technician
Big Rapids Products
05.2023 - 02.2026
Gas Station Team Member
WESCO
Golf Cart Attendant
Tullymore Golf Club
Bachelor of Arts - Media Communications
Lawrence Technological University
High School Diploma -
Big Rapids High School