1. professional summary
education
work history
RYAN WRIGHT
4505 North Glendale Street, Bel Aire, KS 67220 | (C) (316) 708-0745 | ryanwright15@gmail.com
Articulate reporter adept in all aspects of researching, writing and producing engaging news stories.
Experienced with a broad range of news beats and with both editorial and production processes. Proficient
with enterprise content and feature writing. Capable of producing content for multiple mediums. Firm grasp
of AP writing style.
2016
Lawrence, Kansas
Bachelor of Arts: Journalism
University of Kansas
Will graduate in December 2016
2016
Lawrence, Kansas
Bachelor of Arts: Italian
University of Kansas
Studied abroad in Florence, Italy in 2014 earning six credits
Jan 2016 - Oct 2016
Lawrence, Kansas
Arts and Culture Editor
University Daily Kansan
Wrote, edited and produced stories for multiple platforms, including Internet and digital channels.
Evaluated and followed up on news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
Managed a staff of 15 correspondents along with an associate editor.
Taught and developed young journalists.
Edited most of the content from the Arts and Culture section.
Spearheaded a push for more multimedia content including videos and podcasts.
Aug 2016 - Aug 2016
Wichita, Kansas
Stringer
The Associated Press
Reported election results for the Sedgwick County primary elections.
Called the Associated Press each hour with updated vote counts.
Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
Lawrence, Kansas
Content Director
University Daily Kansan
Optimized content for the newspaper's summer audience.
Focused on creating enterprise content and in-depth features.
Oversaw the overall packaging online and shaped the direction of our content.
Shot video and still photos to accompany news stories.
Jan 2016 - May 2016
Lawrence, Kansas
Copy Editor
University Daily Kansan
Worked two, four hour copy editing shifts per week in which I edited at least four stories depending on
how much copy we had.
Edited several stories throughout each section.
Wrote headlines and summaries for stories. I also wrote cutlines for photos when needed.
Aug 2015 - Dec 2015
Lawrence, Kansas
Associate Arts and Culture Editor
University Daily Kansan
Helped manage a staff of 10 correspondents.
Dec 2012 - Dec 2015
Wichita, Kansas
Winter Intern
The Wichita Eagle
Wrote features for the Wichita Eagle's Entertainment section each winter break between 2012 and 2015.
Arranged and conducted interviews with individuals knowledgeable about each story's subject matter.
Organized material, determined area of emphasis, and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial
style and format standards
Aug 2012 - May 2015
Lawrence, Kansas
Arts and Culture Correspondent
University Daily Kansan

2. skills
references
Followed through on beat sources, contacts and leads to gather information for stories.
Organized material, determined area of emphasis, and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial
style and format standards.
Exceptional writer
Sound editorial judgment
Strong reporting and editing skills
Strong AP style writing skills
Great with enterprise content and feature writing
Knowledge of InDesign
Research expert
Fast learner
Basic photography and videography skill
Experience producing and editing podcasts
Tom Shine
The Wichita Eagle
Deputy Editor
(316) 268-6268
tshine@wichitaeagle.com
Mark Johnson
The University of Kansas
Lecturer
(785) 864-7659
mpjohnso@ku.edu
Gerri Berendzen
The University Daily Kansan
Editorial Advisor
(785) 864-3817
gberendzen@kansan.com