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Tyler Thompson

(He/Him)
Springfield
Covers:  Local and regional news, features and sports for Rust Media.
Doesn't Cover: Politics.
Writer I Communications Leader | Media Strategist | Storytelling Expert Driving Engagement Across Corporate, Higher Education and News Media

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Tyler Thompson’s Biography

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Strategic communications professional and 11-time award-winning writer with extensive experience in internal and external communications, newsroom management, media relations, digital content creation, graphic design and cross-platform storytelling. Proven ability to lead teams, manage brand messaging, and drive engagement across corporate, higher education, and media sectors. Skilled in developing and executing communication plans, supervising editorial workflows, and aligning content with org…

Tyler Thompson’s Journalist Portfolio

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Local female athletes have witnessed transformation: Part One

Local female athletes have witnessed transformation: Part One

Area athletes reflect on Title IX legislation and its impact on the high school and collegiate levels.

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Local female athletes have witnessed transformation: Part Two

Local female athletes have witnessed transformation: Part Two

The imprint left upon collegiate and prep athletics has been one of a palpable nature.

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CHAMPS!

CHAMPS!

The Class 4 Republic Tigers hold on for back-to-back state championships.

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Members vote to raise taxes

Members vote to raise taxes

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Members vote to raise taxes: Part Two

Members vote to raise taxes: Part Two

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Officials sign off on Capstone

Officials sign off on Capstone

Barren County High School and Western Kentucky University officials sign off on Capstone program.

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Missouri Press Association

2015 - First Place: Best Sports Columnist

Missouri Press Association

2014 - Best Sports Columnist runner-up

Missouri Press Association

2017 - Best Sports Columnist runner-up

Missouri Press Association

2016 - Best Sports Columnist, third place

Missouri Press Association

2017 - Best Sports Photograph, honorable mention

Missouri Press Association

2014 - Best Sports Feature Story, honorable mention

Missouri Press Association

2015 - Best Sports Photograph, third place

Missouri Press Association

2016 - Best Sports Photograph, first place

Missouri Press Association

2017 - Best Sports Feature Story

Missouri Press Association

2017 - Best Sports Photo

Missouri Press Association

2015 - Best Sports Feature
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