Ryan Smith

STAA Member
Location: Madison, WI
To reach client call STAA:
(949) 648-STAA
Radio Demo
1. Basketball PBP 3:08
2. Hockey PBP 3:48
Writing Samples
1. Game Recap
2. Game Recap

EXPERIENCE

Mid-west family broadcasting: 106.7 FM/1670 AM THE ZONE Madison, Wisconsin
Production Assistant April 2016 - Present
  • Assist in production of morning drive radio program, handling social media engagement and inputting audio to MediaTouch system
  • Produce Sports Zone audio updates and pre-recordings for The Zone and WI Sports Zone Radio Network affiliates
  • Compose web stories and provide commentary on relevant Wisconsin sports topics
MADISON CAPITOLS HOCKEY CLUB (USHL) Madison, Wisconsin
Director of Broadcasting/Media Relations Jan 2014 – April 2016
  • Provide play-by-play coverage of all games on radio for 106.7 The Zone in Madison
  • Forge and maintain relationships with print, radio and TV media to generate brand awareness and coverage in Madison
  • Compose all press releases on team news, ticket promotions, and community outreach ventures
  • Compile original stories for submission to media partners and distribution via website and social media
  • Manage all website content and design updates, working closely with software providers and design teams
  • Oversee all social media marketing on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, including paid campaigns aimed at generating ticket sales and other revenue
PENN STATE COMRADIO University Park, Pennsylvania
Sports Director Aug 2010 – May 2013
  • Oversee sports staff of over 100 active members
  • Organize staff meetings and production rosters for game broadcasts
  • Operate radio boards and edit audio content for sports talk shows
  • Main play-by-play broadcaster for Penn State hockey; also voiced football, baseball, basketball and lacrosse
  • Submitted full-length feature articles and game stories for publication on ComRadio web and social media platforms
U.S. COLLEGE HOCKEY ONLINE (USCHO.COM) University Park, Pennsylvania
Arena Reporter Sep 2012 – February 2013
  • Compose post-game recap stories on the Penn State men’s hockey beat, adhering to strict deadlines
  • Contribute feature stories periodically to USCHO website
Comcast sportsnet philadelphia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Intern June 2012 – August 2012
  • Log and compile highlight footage for Sportsnite/Daily News Live programs
  • Assist producers of Daily News Live show with statistical research, graphics, and sound
PENN STATE icers hockey (acha) University Park, Pennsylvania
Intern Sports Information Director Sep 2011 – April 2012
  • Write pre- and post-game press releases on deadline to be distributed to local media outlets
  • Assist coaching staff with statistical reports and analysis

EDUCATION

Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Arts – Broadcast Journalism August 2009 – May 2013

SKILLS & EXPERTISE

RELATED SKILLS: Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher) and experienced with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Acrobat programs

SOCIAL MEDIA: Polished on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, including paid campaigns and related marketing

BROADCAST & AUDIO EDITING: Strong familiarity with Tieline codecs and remote broadcast equipment and MediaTouch programming software; Proficiency with Adobe Audition, Cool Edit, Hindenburg, and Audacity editing software