Tim Thompson

Background

About Tim Thompson

A professional, Alaskan communicator, with over 30 years of journalism and public relations experience. Before making the leap to public relations, he spent his formative years working as a journalist for the number one ranked NBC affiliate in Alaska, KTUU Channel 2 News. Starting from the ground floor, Tim worked his way up to Assignment Manger, running the news operation and making the day to day decisions for Alaska’s most watched newscasts. In 2004, and after 12 years in broadcast media, he made the jump to PR by accepting a corporate communications position at the Alaska Railroad Corporation. As the Director, External Affairs, Tim was in charge of all media relations, corporate spokesperson, internal/external and crisis communications, governmental relations, digital communications, social media communications and various charitable giving programs. In 2009, he joined the Public Relations agency, Thompson & Co. as a Partner. As a Partner with Thompson & Co, he managed a number of different clients, from transportation to telecommunications. Tim was also responsible for the continued success of the firm, through business development, client relations and human resources. In 2011, Tim accepted the position of Manager, Public Affairs at Alaska Airlines and is now the Director of Public Relations and Community Marketing for Alaska Airlines in the state of Alaska. Tim still calls Alaska home and continues to refine the fine art of communications in Alaska. Specialties: Public relations, spokesperson, media relations, crisis communications, stakeholder relations, community relations, government relations, social media, video production, traditional broadcast/print media and social media, business management, strategic planning, nonprofit management, philanthropy and event planning.