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 include think tanks, policy centers, nonprofits, benefit corporations, educational institutions, independent academic researchers, newsrooms, and private-sector firms.
Career Highlights
2024—present
- Founder & Chief Strategist @ E Thompson Media
2017—2023
- 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
2013—2016
- 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
2010—2012
- 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
2008—2011
- 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)
1999—2007
- 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
1992—1998
- 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
"Are you in earnest? seize this very minute– What you can do, or dream you can, begin it, Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it..."
Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.