Ryan McNaughton

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Ryan McNaughton's Experience:

• National Alumni Association Board Member at Syracuse University

  July 2014 - Present

  The Association should serve as the umbrella organization for University alumni and strengthen and grow the SU global community by: -Acting as ambassadors to and for Syracuse University -Supporting the University financially and by encouraging others to do so -Working with the University to facilitate ongoing access to knowledge, services and opportunities -Identifying desirable candidates for admission and connecting with current students, young alumni, and alumni in meaningful ways that create lifelong engagement and commitment to the University.

• Adjunct Professor-Sports Broadcasting at Westminster College

  August 2012 - Present | New Wilmington, PA

  ***Asked back to teach this course for the Fall 2014 Semester*** Taught the Fall 2012 Sports Broadcasting course for 15 students. Goal was to make this a very hands-on learning experience. Took the role of the student in creating the syllabus from scratch; "what would I want to do as a student?" Assignments included heavy emphasis on writing, as well as photography and videography. Special projects included covering a press conference introducing the new Men's Head Basketball Coach, a First Take-style debate, and final project that included the creation of a resume and demo reel worthy to submit for a job or internship. Several guest speakers visited us, including WFMJ's Dana Balash, and Youngstown State men's basketball play by play voice Robb Schmidt. Students were responsible for maintaining our Facebook and Twitter feeds. The Westminster Sports Information office was so impressed with their live in-game tweeting, the official WC feed began doing the same. Students were credentialed members of the media for the Cavaliers/Bucks game in Cleveland in mid-December to gain Real World experience. They were able to take part in Head Coach Byron Scott's pre and post-game interview sessions.

• Present

• SPORTS REPORTER/PRODUCER at Time Warner Cable News

  March 2008 - August 2009

  Wrote, edited and produced several daily sportscasts for both the Syracuse and Binghamton markets. Shot video at local high school, college and professional events. Anchored sportscasts several times a month. Chosen as the Orange Carpet reporter for our live coverage of the downtown Syracuse World Premier of "The Express". Event was shown live throughout New York State on our sister stations. Interviewed local and national celebrities, including Dennis Quaid, Jim Brown, and Jim Boeheim. Executive Producer of award winning Friday night high school football program for three years, leading a team of between 15-20 people. Performed on-air duties on sister station Time Warner Cable Sports, including pre-game hosting duties for the Syracuse Chiefs, and live reporting from the Boilermaker in Utica. Led our intern program, which included interviewing and selecting candidates.

• NEWS PRODUCER at Time Warner Cable News

  January 2006 - March 2008

  Wrote and copy edited stories and teases for our 24-hour news station. Created graphical elements for stories. Coordinated live programming and breaking news. Approved scripts for reporters. Suggested story ideas during daily meetings.

• SPORTS ANCHOR/REPORTER at Metro Networks

  February 1998 - January 2006

  Wrote and performed over 35 daily sports reports on three radio stations in Cleveland and Dayton. Wrote and distributed local stories and sound clips to the Metro national newswire. Filled in as a talk show host for WKNR. Performed play by play for various Division I men's basketball tournaments, including the Mid American Conference tourney, and Rock and Roll shootout, at Quicken Loans Arena. Provided live in-game updates from Indians and Browns games for ESPN Radio.

• National Talk Show Host at Sports Byline USA

  November 2002 - August 2003

  Produced and hosted daily two-hour show from my suburban Cleveland home while maintaining my local radio job. Researched daily topics to appeal to, and stimulate discussions with, a national audience. Interviewed national news makers, including Richard Petty and Clark Kellogg. Wrote daily articles for the Sportsterminal website.

• NEWSROOM ASSISTANT at WOIO/WUAB TV

  January 1998 - May 1998

• COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT at Cleveland Browns

  July 1997 - January 1998

  Worked with members of the front office to assist in the public relations and broadcast aspects of the return of the team in the fall of 1999. Represented the team at functions. Produced segments for weekly "Countdown to '99" radio and television programs.

• NEWS/SPORTS REPORTER at WKYO AM/WIDL FM

  November 1996 - March 1997

• SPORTS REPORTER at The Chronicle Telegram

  August 1996 - November 1996

• Career Counselor at Kent State University

  September 2011

  One of four Career Counselors who provide services for over 40,000 Kent State students, as well as alumni. Meet with dozens of students and alumni weekly in one-on-one appointments and drop-in sessions. Deliver approximately 75 presentations during each school year for classes and campus groups. Serve as liaison for the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Communication and Information Studies, Public Health, and the Athletics Department. Maintain Career Center's social media pages, increasing our Twitter followers by 600 percent, tripling our Facebook likes, and the creation of a LinkedIn page. Wrote several posts monthly on the official Kent State Alumni Association LinkedIn page. Created numerous career-related quick guides focusing on Federal employment, Graduate Assistantships, dealing with illegal/inappropriate interview questions, career planning for international students. Update and create presentations given to undergraduate and graduate students. Created in-house binder to assist staff and clients with lesser known majors. Helped organize and staff two yearly job/internship fairs, each attended by an average of approximately 1,000 people, as well as Teacher Interview Day. Assist in Kent State's recruiting efforts by attending Admissions events for would-be and incoming students, and responding to potential students via email in regards to major and career-related questions.

• Alumni Relations Gameday Assistant at Cleveland Browns

  August 2012

  Work under the direction of the Director of Alumni Relations. Provide resources for Browns alumni and their families who are invited back to town for game day. Facilitate travel throughout First Energy Stadium via an All Access Pass to ensure alumni are kept on schedule. Accompany alumni and their family members on the field for their pregame introductions. Lead group to the Alumni Suite to enjoy the game once it begins. Maintain professional decorum when meeting Browns and NFL officials and guests. Complete other duties as assigned.

• Freelance Broadcaster at Baldwin Wallace University

  October 2010

  Provide televised and internet play by play for Baldwin-Wallace University football, and men's and women's soccer. Conduct live in-game interviews with coaches and administrators. Secured an exclusive one-on-one interview with former Ohio State Head Football Coach, and B-W alum, Jim Tressel. Contracted by Baldwin-Wallace.

• President, NE Ohio Syracuse University Alumni Club at Syracuse University

  May 2010

  Represent alumni chapter as official spokesperson. Serve as chapter liaison to the Syracuse University Alumni Association staff. Spearheaded the creation of and fundraising for an annual scholarship for a local first-year student, having raised approximately $5,000 over three years. Approve all club expenditures. Suggest and help organize activities throughout the year, including networking events, Great Lakes Brewery tours, and outings to Indians and Cavaliers game. Club members have had two one-on-one post game meetings with SU alum and Cavaliers guard Dion Waiters. Check us out: www.NEOrange.org and @NEOhioOrange

Ryan McNaughton's Education:

• Kent State University

  2013 – 2015
  Master of Arts (MA)

• Westminster College

  2010 – 2011
  Master of Education (MEd)
  Concentration: Counselor Education

• Syracuse University

  1992 – 1996
  Bachelor of Science (BS)
  Concentration: Broadcast Journalism

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