1. Jeremy J. Ryan
7230 Franklin Ave Unit 327
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(518) 424-5917
JeremyRyan23@gmail.com
EXPERIENCE:
Senior Assignment Editor/Field Producer June 2013-Present
Fox Sports
Los Angeles, CA
Reserve and confirm satellite trucks and production crews for Fox Sports and Fox Sports 1 Productions
Coordinate satellite feeds from Fox affiliates and National News & Sports Networks
Field produce sporting event from various stadiums and venues for Fox Sports Productions
News gather, manage and produce breaking sports stories from remote locations
Advise and teach Assignment Desk Editors and Assistants the functions ofa sports network newsroom
Hire Freelance Production Teams for mid-level and major sports productions
Forecast and manage budgets for coverage of major sporting events
Work with control room integration team to set remote live shots into studio programming
Assignment Editor July 2012-June 2013
NFL Network (National Football League)
Culver City, CA
Liaison between team public relations and broadcast departments
Respond to, gather, and confirm information for NFL Media platforms
Coordinate satellite feeds with local and national news and sports departments
Reserve and confirm satellite trucks and freelance production crews for all NFL Network programs
National Assignment Editor August 2009-July 2012
Cable News Network (CNN)
Atlanta, GA
Work with and develop relationships with CNN affiliates across the United States
Gather news for affiliates and facilitate coverage worldwide
Coordinate satellite feeds between CNN and its affiliates and non-affiliates
Confirm and develop stories for use on all CNN platforms
Fill in as an assignment editor on the International Assignment Desk
Peabody Award Winner for 2010 Coverage of Gulf Oil Spill
Emmy Award Nominee for 2009 Coverage of Detroit Attempted Terror Attack
Assignment Editor April 2006-August 2009
ABC Action News (WFTS-TV)
Tampa, FL
Manage the early morning and evening assignment desks
Assign and provide support to crews on breaking news stories
Coordinate satellite feeds with ABC affiliates and CNN
Communicate daily with local and state government, fire and police agencies
Monitor scanners and answer viewer phone calls
Write news stories for station’s website
Associated Press Award Winner for Best Spot News Coverage
Society of Professional Journalists Award for Best Newscast
2. Assignment Editor December 2005-April 2006
News 10 Now
Syracuse, NY
Manage the dayside assignment desk
Assign and provide support to crews on breaking news stories
Gather story information from news sources.
Preview daily assignments
Communicate daily with local police and fire departments
Monitor scanners and answer viewer phone calls
Assignment Editor/Producer June 2004 - November 2005
Capital News 9
Albany, NY
Assign crews to breaking news stories
Organize and run morning and afternoon editorial meetings
Book in-studio guest for both live and recorded events.
Gather story information from news sources.
Monitor scanners and answer viewer phone calls
Establish ENG and SNG feeds
Write news stories for air and for the station’s website
QUALIFICATIONS:
Efficient communicator with strong time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Proficient and detail oriented in handling multiple roles within news/sports organization
Adept at developing, implementing and executing successfulstrategies for coverage plans.
Dedicated to succeed in a deadline driven multi-media industry.
Maintain and develop contacts to assist with coverage.
EDUCATION:
State University of New York College at Oneonta Graduated: May 2004
Oneonta, New York B.S. Mass Communications
Sports Management (minor)
SUNY Overseas Study Abroad Program Spring 2002
University of New South Wales
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Hoosic Valley High School Graduated: June 2000
Schaghticoke, New York Regents Diploma
REFERENCES: Available upon request.