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Ronan Heykoop

Ronan Heykoop

Phoenix,AZ

Summary


Ronan Heykoop is a Juinor at Arizona State University. The DC area native studies Sports Journalism at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications. Ronan’s passion for sports - and talking about sports – started at a young age. Ronan played high-level club soccer and golf, competing in American Junior Golf Association tournaments. Earning varsity letters in both sports. Ronan's career in Journalism started early in high school, where he helped create a regionally recognized Broadcast Journalism program. Broadcasting is his passion, both in Play-by-Play and Production work. In addition to Broadcasting, Ronan works as a Producer, On-Air Talent and Graphic Designer at Arizona State, working with various collegiate and professional organizations.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Producer

Cronkite Sports Live
Phoenix, AZ
08.2023 - Current
  • Received an SPA award for excellence in 2024 for work as an Executive Producer on Season 20 of Cronkite Sports Live.
  • Stacked rundowns weekly using ENPS making final Creative Decisions in line with brand standards.
  • Managed the workflow of projects from concept through post-production.

Graphic/Motion Graphic Designer

Sun Devil Athletics
Leesburg, VA
01.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with art directors and other designers to ensure visual consistency across all designs.
  • Edited video clips and audio files in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Audition.
  • Designed the motion for Arizona State Baseball and Softball's social media campaign for the 2024 season from idealization to completion.

Producer/On-Air Host

Blaze Radio
Phoenix, AZ
08.2022 - Current
  • Created the Blaze specialty Show 'To the Baja'; Drew outlined for the show and ensured work was quality and up to the standards of the radio station; continued work building on-air content and Motion Design.
  • On-air producer for the show "Furtado and Seymour" on Super Bowl 58's "Radio Row." Coordinated credentials and booth space with NFL Communications, set up interviews with guests, and ensured on-air breaks were conducted on time.

Producer/On-Air Talent

Phoenix Rising Radio
Phoenix, USA
04.2022 - Current
  • Worked as a Producer and Color Analyst for USL Soccer Team, Phoenix Rising. Saw to it that on-air breaks and ad reads were on time, and ensured that set up was operating and that the stream for the event was healthy. In additon to provided On-Air insight.
  • Produced the National Broadcast for the 2023 USL Championship via Sirius XM. Coordinated with ESPN and Sirius XM to patch feed into the ESPN truck on-site and send it over to Sirius XM. Ensured the health of the National Stream, as well as the local stream for Phoenix.

On-Air Talent

Sun Devil Athletics
Temperance, AZ
11.2022 - Current
  • Worked with Pac-12 network and then ESPN to provide Live Analyst work for Women's Basketball, and Soccer.
  • Collaborated with production staff to create a consistent flow throughout each program.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Sports Journalism - Walter Cronkite School

Arizona State University
05.2026

Skills

  • Live Play by Play Broadcasting
  • Producing (ENPS WORK)
  • Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects
  • Social Media Content Creation and Management
  • Graphic Design and Motion Design

Additional Information

  • Established "The Pack" at Tuscarora High school transforming the original school paper into a Multi-media publication. Held of the position of Editor in Chief overseeing a monthly magazine, 80+ live sports broadcasts, a dozen podcasts, and the school's morning show. Oversaw all out going content ensuring it was up to standards of the publication but also followed school mandates. Was in charge of finding advertisers and managing the Publications connection with the Booster Club. Work Caught the attention off the Washington Post.

Timeline

Executive Producer

Cronkite Sports Live
08.2023 - Current

Graphic/Motion Graphic Designer

Sun Devil Athletics
01.2023 - Current

On-Air Talent

Sun Devil Athletics
11.2022 - Current

Producer/On-Air Host

Blaze Radio
08.2022 - Current

Producer/On-Air Talent

Phoenix Rising Radio
04.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Arts, Sports Journalism - Walter Cronkite School

Arizona State University
Ronan Heykoop