Ryan Jenkins

About Ryan Jenkins

Ryan Jenkins is currently employed as a television news Anchor and Emmy-nominated Reporter at TMJ4 News (E.W. Scripps owned NBC affiliate) in Milwaukee, WI. Jenkins is a proven newsroom leader who is passionate about fair and accurate media representation across multiple platforms. He consistently demonstrates the ability to source and produce impactful and visual lead stories as an enterprise reporter and is proud of the important relationships he builds and maintains with local newsmakers. Jenkins has the ability to cover breaking news and tell high-impact stories - both from the anchor desk and as a live reporter in the field - and is a constant force on social media while reporting. He also has a deep passion for community and often finds new ways to connect with neighbors at community events, fundraisers and through volunteer opportunities. Jenkins also serves as a mentor to other young journalists both internally and externally.

Experience

1. Anchor Reporter

   TMJ4 News

   Aug 2021 — Present · Milwaukee, WI, US

   Credible anchor and leader of weekend newscasts.• Serves as primary fill-in anchor on weekday afternoon and evening newscasts.• Serve as an enterprise reporter producing the station’s “signature issue” stories, creating unique and exclusive content. • Participates in and often helps lead monthly “community connection” calls focused on intentionally shaping our newscasts to be more representative of the community.• Book weekend guests for live interviews. • Encourage strong content and “clean” shows.

Education

• South Elgin High School

  High School Diploma, Major focus on Broadcast Media

  2009 — 2014

• Augustana College

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Major : Multimedia Journalism and Mass Communications Minor: Political Science

  2014 — 2018

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Editing
• Storytelling
• Radio
• Film Production
• Social Media
• Final Cut Pro
• Broadcast Journalism
• Video Editing
• Broadcast
• Leadership
• Television
• Multimedia
• Journalism