MARA

E. THOMPSON
marathompson11@gmail.com
(231) 944-9179

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Experienced content creator on multiple platforms
- Creative storyteller in a fast paced, challenging environment

- Developed a recognizable personal brand
- Composed impromptu speaker who thrives in high pressure situations
- Intrinsically motivated and self-directed

EXPERIENCE
ANCHOR/PRODUCER/REPORTER
7&4 NEWS NBC news affiliate in Traverse City/Cadillac market (DMA 118). Create and
WPBN/WGTU maintain positive relations with community influencers, originate a consistent
stream of new story ideas, execute decisions regarding show content, write, edit
Traverse City, MI and compose stories, represent the 7&4 News brand, broaden viewer base
Dec 2016 – Current
through social media engagement, responsible for new employee training and
guidance.

WWMT MORNING REPORTER

NEWSCHANNEL 3 CBS news affiliate in Grand Rapids/Kalamazoo/Battle Creek market (DMA 41).
Kalamazoo, MI Filmed, wrote and edited stories for morning and weekend newscasts. Developed
June 2016 – Dec 2016 and researched story ideas, established credible sources, and reported stories to
broad audience live on location or in the studio. Posted on social media and
website to generate interest.

7&4 NEWS MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST

WPBN/WGTU Filmed, wrote and edited stories for daily newscasts. Established sources, created
Traverse City, MI content and reported complex stories. Set up solo live shots daily. Responsible for
May 2014 – May 2016 gaining followers and posting on Twitter and Facebook.

BIG TEN NETWORK “STUDENT U” PLAY-BY-PLAY ANNOUNCER

East Lansing, MI Announcer for live-streamed Michigan State University sporting events.
Feb. 2012 – May 2014 Responsible for researching teams and interviewing coaches and players.

FOCAL POINT ANCHOR/REPORTER

East Lansing, MI Filmed, wrote, and edited stories for Michigan State University Emmy-award
Jan. – May 2014 winning TV News Program.

AWARDS
Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence award for “General News
Reporting”

EDUCATION

MICHIGAN STATE B.A. JOURNALISM AND ELECTRONIC NEWS

UNIVERSITY Graduated May 2014 with Honors 3.78 GPA
East Lansing, MI Association for Women in Sports Media – Vice President
2010 – 2014 John Cabot University – Study Abroad in Rome, Italy Jan. – May 2013