Nate Thompson
Herriman
Summary
Communications professional with extensive experience leading cross-functional projects and executing strategic initiatives. Expertise in crafting engaging AP-style content and coordinating high-profile events, ensuring brand consistency across digital and print communications.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications Manager
Salt Lake Bees
03.2025 - Current
- Write and edit press releases, organizational announcements, feature stories, game notes, and executive communications in AP style.
- Collaborated with executives, marketing, baseball operations, broadcasters, and community relations to successfully execute targeted communication initiatives.
- Led cross-departmental communications projects, ensuring timely delivery of key deadlines.
- Coordinate photography, video, digital storytelling, and special event communications.
- Ensured brand consistency across digital and print communications to enhance overall messaging.
Sports Information Director / Interim Assistant AD
Oklahoma City University
07.2023 - 03.2025
- Directed communications strategy for 21 NCAA programs, enhancing visibility and engagement.
- Managed content development, event execution, facility scheduling, and stakeholder communications to streamline operations.
- Supervised staff and coordinated cross-departmental projects, ensuring alignment and timely delivery.
Sports Information Graduate Assistant
Mid-America Christian University
Oklahoma City
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Recorded and analyzed game statistics to support coaching decisions and enhance team strategy.
- Created pregame, postgame, and in-game social media graphics in Canva; delivered live social updates and wrote postgame stories and press releases to increase audience engagement.
- Produced communications, graphics, livestreams, and multimedia content to engage fans and promote events.
Video Operations Intern
Kansas City Royals
Columbia
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Produced baseball operations video, managed digital assets, and collaborated with coaching staff to enhance training resources.
- Coordinated daily operations for game day logistics and fan experiences.
Education
Master of Arts - Leadership
Mid-America Christian University
Bachelor of Sport Management -
University of Kansas
Skills
- AP Style Writing
- Content Management
- Digital Asset Management
- Video Production
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe InDesign
- Project management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Crisis communication
- Media relations
- Event coordination
- Team management
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Communications Manager
Salt Lake Bees
03.2025 - Current
Sports Information Director / Interim Assistant AD
Oklahoma City University
07.2023 - 03.2025
Sports Information Graduate Assistant
Mid-America Christian University
08.2022 - 05.2023
Video Operations Intern
Kansas City Royals
04.2021 - 10.2021
Master of Arts - Leadership
Mid-America Christian University
Bachelor of Sport Management -
University of Kansas