John Thompson

John Thompson is the General Manager at Brigham Young University - Idaho (BYU-Idaho). He has held this position for several years and has a background in managing student media. His role involves overseeing the operations of student media at the university, which includes providing guidance and support to student journalists.

Thompson has been mentioned in the context of controversies surrounding student journalism at BYU-Idaho, particularly regarding pressures on student reporters not to publish certain stories. This situation highlighted the challenges faced by student media in a private university setting, where administration has significant control over publications.1

In addition to his current role, Thompson has experience in various management positions within the university's communication and media departments. His LinkedIn profile indicates a strong professional background in media management and student engagement.23