NewsNation
Ryan Johnson has a diverse work experience in the media industry. Ryan has worked at NewsNation Network since 2019, starting as a Senior Producer, then moving to Manager of Creative Services, and currently serving as the Director of Creative Marketing. Prior to that, Ryan worked at WGN-TV for over 10 years, where they held various roles, including Senior Sports Producer and Creative Services Producer. Before that, they gained experience at KARE 11 and KEYC News Now, where they worked as a Promotions Producer and Senior Editor/Director, respectively. Ryan has demonstrated skills in content development, production, writing, editing, and graphic design throughout their career.
Ryan Johnson attended The Art Institutes International-Minnesota for two years from 2000 to 2002, earning an Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) degree in Computer Animation. In 2012, they completed the Comedy Writing Program at The Second City Training Center.
NewsNation
NewsNation is America’s source for unbiased news, where engaged citizens get news that represents the full range of perspectives across the country. NewsNation is a national news and entertainment cable network reaching 75 million television households across the United States. It is the home of the country’s only live primetime national newscast, NewsNation Prime with Marni Hughes. Beginning September 27, the evening newscast starting at 5 p.m. ET includes Rush Hour, On Balance, Dan Abrams Live, and Banfield. The network's three-hour morning show, Morning in America, airs from 7-10 a.m. ET. Formerly known as WGN America, the network is owned and operated by Nexstar Inc. The network draws on the local market, regional and national expertise of Nexstar’s 5,400 local journalists in 110 local newsrooms across the country. NewsNation is available across a variety of cable and satellite providers, streaming platforms, online and on the NewsNation app. Meet the reporters, anchors, and other NewsNation staff here. Find your NewsNation channel here: https://www.newsnationnow.com/channel-finder/