About
If we're new to one another, I'm Elizabeth Thompson — E for short. I'm a retired journalist, broadcast professional, and newsroom founder working as a freelance writer, project manager, and editorial executive. I'm also for hire as a speaker, event emcee, or conversation moderator.
My clients span government agencies, research and educational institutions, newsrooms, and private-sector firms across four key industries.
Career Highlights
- Founder & Chief Strategist @ E Thompson Media
- Co-founder + Managing Editor —> Editor-in-Chief @ The Nevada Independent
- Guest Analyst @ NPR, CBS Radio, CNN, MSNBC, NBC, Fox News, Skynet London
- Executive Board + Newsroom Liason @ Gigafact
- Anchor + Public Affairs Host @ Nevada Week in Review + Elections Debate Moderator @ VegasPBS
- Public policy discussion panelist @ Our Metropolis @ KUNV RADIO - Las Vegas, NV
- Advisory Board @ Guinn Center for Policy Priorities
- Contributor @ Wall Street Journal
- Anchor & Co-host of weekly public affairs show The Agenda @ News3 Las Vegas (NBC)
- Political Analyst + Elections Anchor @ News13 Las Vegas (ABC)
- Elections Reporter @ National Review Online
- Founder @ Nevada News Bureau
- Award-winning indie blogger (politics, policy, culture) + invited new media speaker + trainer
- VP Communications @ Citizen Outreach
- Twitter's Top 5 State-based Political Reporters (annual Washington Post awards)
- Senior Copywriter - Marketing & Investor Relations @ The C S Group - Las Vegas, NV
- Marketing + Client Services Director @ Village Concierge - Atlanta, GA
- General Manager + Manufacturer Liaison @ Lauren Connor Imports - Atlanta, GA + Manila, Philippines
- Director of Training - Marketing @ Westgate Resorts - Miami Beach, FL
- Senior Sales Rep + UK Client Liaison @ Island One Resorts - Orlando, FL
- Corporate Spokesperson + Site Trainer @ Rank Ahnert, Inc. - Bushkill, PA
- Sales —> Sales Manager @ Rank Ahnert, Inc. - Sturbridge, MA
Inspiration
"Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir... Make big plans; aim high in hope and work. Think big."
"The whole difference between construction and creation is exactly this: that a thing constructed can only be loved after it is constructed; but a thing created is loved before it exists."
"Great things are done by a series of small things brought together."