RYAN FOWLER
Kennett Square,PA
Summary
Dynamic sports analyst and communications professional driving audience growth through engaging multimedia content. Expert in digital analytics and talent management, leveraging data-driven insights to enhance brand authority and storytelling. Adept at cross-functional collaboration and delivering impactful results in high-pressure environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead NFL/College Football Analyst
The Draft Network
01.2021 - 06.2025
- Spearheaded editorial direction and talent evaluation across NCAA and NFL, producing 200+ scouting reports per draft cycle that fueled SEO traffic and platform authority.
- Directed multi-channel content campaigns to engage target audience of draft enthusiasts, fans, and league insiders across web, podcast, and social.
- Represented brand at live events including the NFL Combine, Senior Bowl, and Pro Days, generating real-time multimedia content to drive audience spikes.
- Leveraged platforms including HUDL, Catapult, XOS, and PFF Ultimate to lead performance-based storytelling.
- Hosted and produced 'Commanding the Huddle,' a high-engagement podcast covering the Washington Commanders and NFL Draft.
- Developed and maintained a wide-reaching source network for exclusive reporting and breaking news coverage.
NFL/College Football Analyst
Bleacher Report
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Delivered real-time coverage, interviews, and team-centric analysis for millions of users across NFL and NCAA verticals.
- Created high-performing multimedia content across social, video, and article formats to align with trending moments.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with editorial and social leads to align content initiatives with audience engagement goals.
Paris Olympics Lead Primetime Editor/Communications Specialist
NBC Sports
Stamford, USA
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Generated real-time game notes, research packets, and press materials for Men’s & Women’s
Basketball broadcasts, reaching 50M+ global viewers - Collaborated with producers and on-air talent to script key storylines and develop graphics, ensuring
editorial accuracy under tight deadlines - Assisted in post-game press conferences: drafted question frameworks, distributed transcripts, and
facilitated mixed-zone media access - Edited and headlined broadcast-ready copy for nightly Olympic programming; collaborated with
Communications to align messaging across platforms - Supported basketball-specific coverage by curating storylines and updating media guides
- Served as lead editorial contact for 'Primetime in Paris', a nightly broadcast during the Games
Tokyo Olympics Basketball Communications/Research
NBC Sports
Stamford, USA
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Generated real-time game notes, research packets, and press materials for Men’s & Women’s
Basketball broadcasts, reaching 50M+ global viewers - Collaborated with producers and on-air talent to script key storylines and develop graphics, ensuring
editorial accuracy under tight deadlines - Assisted in post-game press conferences: drafted question frameworks, distributed transcripts, and
facilitated mixed-zone media access
Staff Writer/Communications Associate
Washington Redskins (now Commanders)
Ashburn, USA
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Provided content to Redskins.com's operations, including: writing articles and conducting interviews with players, coaches, and staff
- Created new initiatives-stories, blog posts, photo galleries that can be used on Redskins.com
- Monitored social media accounts including those of the players and fans along with websites dedicated to the team
- Researched ways to improve the design, navigation and fan experience on Redskins.com and other team microsites
- Tracked and monitor website analytics and help find areas to improve
Social Media Content Manager
LEGION HOOPS
07.2017 - Current
- Built and managed an NBA audience of 1M+ by developing trend-sensitive content, visual branding assets, and highlight reels.
- Strategized and executed engagement campaigns aligned with breaking news and player storylines across Instagram, X, and TikTok.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Multiplatform Journalism
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA12.2019
Skills
- Content Strategy & Editorial Leadership
- Media Relations & Communications
- Multimedia Production (Video, Podcast, Social)
- Scouting & Data Analysis (HUDL, PFF, Catapult, XOS)
- Breaking News, Storytelling & Brand Voice Execution
- Social Media Strategy (X, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook)
- Digital Analytics & SEO Optimization
Tools And Platforms
- PFF Ultimate
- HUDL
- Catapult
- XOS
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Notion
- Sprout Social
- Slack
- Google Analytics
- WordPress
- Chartbeat
- SEO Tools (SEMrush, Yoast)
Accomplishments
- 2025 Sports Emmy Award: Outstanding Live Special – Championship Event: The Games of the XXXIII Olympiad (NBC/Peacock)
Timeline
Paris Olympics Lead Primetime Editor/Communications Specialist
NBC Sports
07.2024 - 08.2024
NFL/College Football Analyst
Bleacher Report
08.2023 - 12.2024
Tokyo Olympics Basketball Communications/Research
NBC Sports
07.2021 - 08.2021
Lead NFL/College Football Analyst
The Draft Network
01.2021 - 06.2025
Staff Writer/Communications Associate
Washington Redskins (now Commanders)
08.2018 - 07.2020
Social Media Content Manager
LEGION HOOPS
07.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Multiplatform Journalism
George Mason University
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