Ryan M.
Blank
Profile
Driven and passionate aspiring sports
journalist with concentration in broadcast,
film, and web show creation. Have robust
experience in on-air broadcasting
including play-by-play and color
commentary, radio show hosting,
videography, photography, writing, and
package creation. Excited for continued
growth and dedication to the art of
journalism and broadcasting and willing
to serve in a multitude of roles in both
personal and team settings.
Contact
Address
220 E Greenfield Lane, Apt
207, Bismarck, North Dakota
58503
Phone
(913) 689-9324
Email & Website
rmblank4@gmail.com
https://rmblank.weebly.com/
LinkedIn Profile
Skills
Videography
Televised & Radio Broadcast
Investigative & Live Reporting
Feature Story & Recap Writing
Social Media Development
Adobe - Final Cut Pro
Technical & Floor Direction
Live Show Management
In-Depth Reporting
Multimedia Sports Journalist
Experience
May 2023 - Present Sports Reporter/Sports Weekend Anchor
Worked as a broadcast reporter, covering high school, college,
KX News
and professional sports across North Dakota and neighboring
states. Additionally worked as the weekend sports anchor.
Promoted to interim Sports Director within the first year
Battles with Blank sports segment that raised viewership
and engagement on Sunday sports show
Summer 2022 Play-By-Play Broadcaster
St. Joseph Mustangs Worked as the voice of the St. Joe Mustangs, a summer
collegiate baseball team in the MINK League.
Broadcasted over 50 baseball games
Broadcasted on local airwaves for the 4th of July and
Championship game
Aug. 2021 - Dec. 2022 Sports Reporter
Worked as a broadcast reporter, creating feature and in-depth
Cronkite News stories about Arizona athletes and athletic programs.
Additionally worked as a part-time anchor.
Anchored sportscast that was featured on Bally Sports
Arizona
Recipient of a Rocky Mountain Emmy Award
Hearst Journalism Award Program Semifinalist
Jan. 2021 - May 2023 Media Relations/Digital Media Intern
Sun Devil Athletics Started as a media relations intern, writing recaps and feature
stories on Arizona State wrestling and baseball. Moved to a
videographer role for Arizona State volleyball, basketball, and
softball.
Filmed and edited season recap video for Arizona State
volleyball
Lead videographer for Arizona State softball
Nov. 2019 - May 2023 Reporter/Video Director
Worked as a broadcast reporter on Arizona State athletics,
Inferno Intel
including football, basketball, baseball, and softball.
Video director for two years
Coverage team director for three years
Awards & Publications
Hearst Journalism Awards Program TV Features Competition
Semifinalist- 2023
Rocky Mountain Emmy: College Sports Story or Segment-
Athletes in Conflict, 2022
National Scholastic Press Association Blog of the Year
Finalist, 2019
Kansas Association of Broadcasters Sports Coverage, 2019
Kansas Association of Broadcasters Multimedia Journalism
Award, 2018
Education
Arizona State University, August 2018 - May 2023
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism & Mass Communication
B.A. Sports Journalism & Business
GPA: 3.82