Ryan O'Donnell
Mooresville
Summary
Broadcasting professional with a proven track record in delivering engaging and informative news content. Brings valuable experience in live reporting, scriptwriting, and maintaining strong on-air presence. Reliable team player focused on collaboration and achieving high-quality results, adaptable to changing news cycles and viewer demands.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Anchor/Producer
Spectrum News 1
Charlotte, NC
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Delivered live news updates across multiple platforms
- Collaborated with producers and management to develop compelling stories
- Participated in community events as an ambassador for the station
- Mentored junior reporters and producers
ANCHOR/REPORTER/PRODUCER
KRON, SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Instrumental in creating and launching KRON-ON, at the time, it was the nation’s only 24/7 streaming news program
- Produced and Anchored newscasts on KRON-ON
- Made editorial decisions with the KRON-ON team
- Fill-in anchor for evening newscasts
ANCHOR/REPORTER
WATE, KNOXVILLE, TN
Knoxville, TN
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Delivered live news coverage in the evening
- Managed and lead big stories
- Mentored and helped develop stories for junior reporters
ANCHOR/REPORTER
KTVK, PHOENIX, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
05.2009 - 07.2015
- Anchored top-rated weekend morning newscasts
- Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines
- Worked with numerous community organizations
REPORTER
WOAI, SAN ANTONIO, TX
San Antonio, TX
05.2007 - 05.2009
- Responsible for enterprise stories, working a beat, and live breaking news
- Fill-in Anchor
REPORTER
KMSB, TUCSON, AZ
Tucson, AZ
08.2005 - 05.2007
- Responsible for reporting stories for KMSB, KVOA and KTVK in Phoenix
- Daily live reports, enterprise stories and breaking news
ANCHOR/PRODUCER/REPORTER
KEPR, TRI-CITIES, WA
Tri-Cities, WA
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Anchored the 5:00pm and produced and anchored 11:00pm newscasts
- Helped reporters develop advanced reporting and shooting techniques
BUREAU DIRECTOR/REPORTER
KAAL, AUSTIN, MN
Austin, MN
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Managed a staff of three reporters, including story assignment, script review and scheduling
- One-Man-Band reporting for the 6:00pm and the 10:00pm newscasts
SENIOR REPORTER/ANCHOR
KTTC, ROCHESTER, MN
Rochester, MN
01.2001 - 01.2002
- General assignment reporter for the 6:00pm, 9:00pm and 10:00pm newscasts
- Fill-in anchor for the morning, noon and evening newscasts
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
Arizona State University
05-2001
Minor - Human Communications
Arizona State University
05-2001
Skills
- Video editing
- News writing
- Breaking news coverage
- Deadline oriented
- Team collaboration
- Mentoring and coaching
AWARDS
2016-Emmy Nominated Special Event Coverage
2016-AP 1st Place Long Light Feature
2016-AP 1st Place TV Editing
2007-AP 1st Place for Spot News Reporting
2004-SPJ Excellence in Journalism for Feature Reporting
2004-SPJ Excellence in Photojournalism
2003-SPJ Excellence in Journalism for Feature Reporting
Timeline
Anchor/Producer
Spectrum News 1
09.2019 - 09.2021
ANCHOR/REPORTER/PRODUCER
KRON, SAN FRANCISCO
09.2018 - 09.2019
ANCHOR/REPORTER
WATE, KNOXVILLE, TN
08.2015 - 08.2018
ANCHOR/REPORTER
KTVK, PHOENIX, AZ
05.2009 - 07.2015
REPORTER
WOAI, SAN ANTONIO, TX
05.2007 - 05.2009
REPORTER
KMSB, TUCSON, AZ
08.2005 - 05.2007
ANCHOR/PRODUCER/REPORTER
KEPR, TRI-CITIES, WA
01.2003 - 01.2005
BUREAU DIRECTOR/REPORTER
KAAL, AUSTIN, MN
01.2002 - 01.2003
SENIOR REPORTER/ANCHOR
KTTC, ROCHESTER, MN
01.2001 - 01.2002
Minor - Human Communications
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
Arizona State University