Nicholas A. Thompson
ADDRESS: 603 Morningside Dr., Columbia, MO 65201
PHONE: (660) 864-5151 ● E-MAIL: nickthompsonreports@gmail.com
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Writing and Production
 AP Style
 Leader and Coordinator
 Fresh Enterprise Ideas
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Visual Storytelling
 Passionate
Dedicated JOURNALISM PROFESSIONAL with experience in writing and producing stories on a
deadline. Ability to use the tools of reporting and writing as well as various multimedia technology to
produce in-depth, insightful reporting for a variety of mediums.
EDUCATION
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University of Missouri; Columbia, MO
Expected Graduation: Spring 2014
o Bachelors of Journalism; Emphasis: Radio/TV Reporting and Anchoring
o Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
WORK EXPERIENCE
Statehouse Reporter, Missouri Digital News; Jefferson City, MO
Aug. 2012 – Present
 Write and produce day-turn radio stories on deadline for KMOX, a CBS affiliate.
 Report and write public affairs stories for Missouri Press Association newspapers.
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Specialize in budget, tax policy, and business coverage.
Announcer/Cameraman, MediaCom Connections Channel 22; Columbia, MO
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Aug. 2012-Present
Produce broadcasts of Mid-Missouri sporting events for a local cable audience.
News Reporter, Web Editor, Anchor, KOMU-TV; Columbia, MO
Jan. 2012 – Present
 Gather and edit highlights for evening sportscasts at NBC affiliate station.
 Fill-in as anchor for KOMU 8 Sportscasts and KOMU 8 newscasts.
 Fact-checked state and local campaign advertising and wrote scripts for a 2012 “Truth Squad.”
 Write and edit web-exclusive content in AP Style and distribute news using social media
platforms.
 Shoot, write, and edit day-turn stories and enterprise packages as a “one-man band.”
 Upload content and deliver live reports on location.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Summer Welcome Leader, University of Missouri; Columbia, MO
Jan. 2012 – July 2012
 Co-facilitated orientation activities for incoming freshman students and their families.
 Provided mentorship and guidance to incoming students in a small group setting.
Member, Mizzou Alumni Association Student Board; Columbia, MO
Nov. 2011 – Present
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Create multimedia content to showcase university traditions.
Tutor, A Way with Words and Numbers; Columbia, MO
 Mentored middle school-aged children at local middle schools.
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September 2011 – May 2012
Assisted students with math and problem-solving skills, as well as reading comprehension.
Philanthropy Chairman, Theta Chi Fraternity; Columbia, MO
August 2011 – May 2012
 Organized, planned, and coordinated chapters’ first ever philanthropy event, Bowling for Breast
Cancer.
 Solicited donations by setting-up and meeting face-to-face with local business owners.
 Raised $3,5000 dollars for the Mid-Missouri Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.