Cynthia Thompson was recently hired as the news director for
WBUP and WBKP television stations in Marquette.
Thompson has a history of more than two decades in the Upper Peninsula and in the media. She holds degrees in broadcasting and film as well as speech communication from the
University of Central Missouri. Thompson began her career in journalism in 1988 when she moved to the U.P. to join her husband, Frank, at K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base. She began her television career as a reporter and news anchor at
WLUC in Negaunee, Mich.
Since 1996, Thompson went on to hold a variety of radio and television positions including announcer, commercial spokesperson, consultant and managing short and long term promotions. She said one of her favorite employment opportunities was as a basic public speaking instructor at
Lake Region State College in North Dakota.
Thompson's new position as news director includes taking over anchoring the 5:30 p.m. newscast at ABC 10 in addition to overseeing the news and sports departments and staffs.
Thompson enjoys volunteering, gardening, reading, helping her husband restore old cars, motorcycling and spending time with her family. She and her husband have two daughters.
Writer: Sam EgglestonSource: Cynthia Thompson, WBUP
| Job Title: |
News Director |
| Company: |
ABC 5 and 10 |
| College: |
University of Central Missouri, Communication, Warrensburg, MO
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| Lives In: |
Marquette |