Ryans work spans from premium documentary series and features for companies like PBS and Levity Live to short form content for media and commercial clients around the world. With a background in nonfiction development, production, editing, and motion graphics, Ryan is a one stop shop for all things documentary, explainer, and commercial.
NONFICTION
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
Ryan is a video graphics animator on The Wall Street Journal's video team in New York. He specializes in data-driven reporting, visual forensics and cartography, producing data visualizations, animated maps and motion graphics to explain some of the most significant news events around the world. His work at the Journal spans all departments of the video team, helping to provide verified information and thorough analysis to millions of people.
He was nominated for an Emmy for his work on WSJ’s investigation of Tesla’s autopilot crash risks. He was also part of a team that produced an Emmy-nominated feature about the Sudanese civil war.
WSJ Video Samples
The Hidden Autopilot Data That Reveals Why Teslas Crash | WSJ
The Hidden Autopilot Data That Reveals Why Teslas Crash | WSJ
On the Front Lines of Sudan’s Civil War, a ‘Catastrophic Situation’ | WSJ
Russia's Path to Attack in Ukraine, Through TikToks and Satellite Images | WSJ Video Investigation
Why Latino Voters’ Political Shifts Could Decide 2022’s Key Races | WSJ
DOCUMENTARY
Role: Producer & Lead Motion Graphics Designer
Status: Post Production
Role: Executive Producer & Creator
Status: Development
EXPLAINERS
Explainers
SIMPLIFIED
Ryan is the former Production Director at Simplified, responsible for leading the production, editorial and graphics departments in creating engaging content that simplifies complex political topics through visual storytelling and motion graphics. Simplified offers a quick and easy way to learn about complex political issues and topics through short videos. We bring the content right to you on all of your favorite platforms so you can learn something new, feel more engaged with politics, and move on with your day.