RYAN WALSH
EXPERIENCE
Anchor/Investigative & G.A. Reporter 2011 - 2017 WWLP-TV Springfield, MA Anchored weekday 5pm newscast. Investigative and G.A. reporter. Shot and edited video for stories. Went live from the scene of stories. Used social media to promote shows and stories. Winner of many awards including an Edward R. Murrow.
Sports Director 2006 - 2011 WWLP-TV Springfield, MA Anchored and produced weekday sportscasts. Shot and edited sports stories and highlights. Supervised the sports department. Produced content for station website.
Sports Director 2003 - 2006 WIVT/WBGH-TV Binghamton, NY Anchored and produced weekday sportscasts. Shot and edited sports stories and highlights. Supervised the sports department.
News Producer 2001 - 2002 WSYR-TV Syracuse, NY Produced the 11pm newscast. Ran the assignment desk. Nightside supervisor in charge of 15 employees. Produced high school football and basketball segment, “Friday Night Fever”.
Alumni President/Chairman of the Board of Directors 2003 – 2014 Alpha Chi Alumni Association Syracuse, NY Supervised more than 1000 Alumni and three employees. Mentored and supervised more than 20 undergraduate students each year. Developed website for the association. In charge of budget between $100,000-$200,000 each year. Chairman of a six member Board of Directors.
AWARDS
2016 Massachusetts Broadcasters Association Award: Hard News Feature 2016 Massachusetts Broadcasters Association Award: Sports Feature 2015 Edward R. Murrow Award: Best Hard News Story 2015 Massachusetts Broadcasters Association Award: Digital Media 2015 Massachusetts Broadcasters Association Award: Sports Feature 2013 LIN Media, Circle of Excellence Employee of the Year. 2013 Massachusetts Broadcasters Association Award: Above and Beyond award 2013 Massachusetts Broadcasters Association Award: Sports Feature 2011 Massachusetts A.P. Award for coverage of the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Enshrinement 2010 Massachusetts A.P. Award: Best Sports Feature 2004 New York A.P. Award: Best News Special/Documentary
EDUCATION Western New England University 2013 Masters of Education
Syracuse University 2002 Graduated cum laude Majored in Broadcast Journalism (S.I. Newhouse School of Communication)