Ryan Beals
New York,NY
Summary
Experienced television professional with a strong background in editorial strategy and production at ABC’s The View. Known for excelling in high-pressure broadcast environments, managing complex projects, and collaborating across teams to deliver compelling daily content. Brings additional expertise in digital audience engagement, including leading social video efforts that grew TikTok from 40,000 to 3.7 million followers.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Producer - Hot Topics & Digital
ABC’s The View
New York, NY
03.2022 - Current
- Curated and pitched daily lists of 25-30 political, entertainment, and lifestyle stories to co-hosts of America’s #1 daytime talk show.
- Drove editorial strategy for cold opens, selecting impactful footage to enhance scripted segments.
- Oversaw tape research and production for Hot Topics segments, collaborating with editors on compelling video packages under tight deadlines.
- Spearheaded production of The Weekend View as lead producer, managing a team of junior producers.
- Led social media strategy and execution, generating over one billion views annually across digital platforms.
- Produced and managed end-to-end digital guest segments, overseeing research, legal compliance, scripting, and co-host briefings.
Production Assistant
CNN’s Don Lemon Tonight
New York, NY
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Built three news segments per live show, cutting tape, designing graphics, and structuring show rundowns.
- Wrote segment intros and teases for CNN’s primetime hour, including coverage of major breaking news events.
- Provided daily news summaries and guest pitches directly to the show's executive producer.
- Operate teleprompter in the control room to ensure smooth on-air delivery for talent.
Political Digital Media Specialist
NBC News
Washington, DC
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Contributed to NBC/MSNBC’s 2020 presidential election coverage, producing articles, live blog posts and editorial analysis.
- Developed a comprehensive database tracking Democratic campaigns throughout the primaries.
- Delivered in-depth coverage of Biden and Trump campaign events, writing editorial notes used for NBC and MSNBC coverage.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Communication
The George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs
Skills
- Editorial strategy
- Story curation
- Video production
- Social media management
- Audience engagement
- Content creation
- Research skills
- Time management
- Project planning
- Script editing
- Copyediting skills
- Interviewing skills
Timeline
Associate Producer - Hot Topics & Digital
ABC’s The View
03.2022 - Current
Production Assistant
CNN’s Don Lemon Tonight
06.2021 - 03.2022
Political Digital Media Specialist
NBC News
06.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Political Communication
The George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs