I help journalists
overcome obstacles they face in their career
A television journalism career is full of deadlines and the unknown. Ricky helps journalists prepare and react to the unexpected while continuing to tell compelling news stories. From story pitches, writing and editing; to daily stress, risk assessments and reacting to the unexpected. Ricky teaches both new and experienced journalists how to proactively assess risks associated with news stories while being clear and efficient with their workflows.
ABOUT RICKY
Ricky is an award-winning journalist with nearly 20 years in the television industry. He has helped hundreds of professionals both on and off camera improve their workflow efficiency, camera presence, and storytelling. Having worked alongside some of the biggest names in news and sports, he has a diverse knowledge of the demands television and news professionals face on a daily basis.
Ricky has been a recipient of multiple awards including, an Associated Press award, three Edward R. Murrow Awards, and was a participant in setting a new Guinness World Record with NBC Today Show’s Al Roker.
Prior to life in TV news, Ricky was a television producer for the Boston Red Sox, a professional wrestling ring announcer, and worked on several Hollywood films with stars such as Kevin James and Mel Gibson.
Ricky currently serves on the board of governors for the Emmy's Rocky Mountain Chapter. He owns and lives on a ranch in Tucson, Arizona with his wife. They have rescued numerous thoroughbred racehorses, and dogs with severe behavioral needs.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Keep It Together!
Stress, Deadlines and the Unexpected
In an industry constantly demanding more with less, stress and the unexpected are both givens. How you react when things don’t go as planned is a defining factor in winning the day. In this presentation, Ricky provides the tools you need to help deal with the unexpected and cope with the stress of your job.
Deadlines - Where Efficiency and Storytelling Meet
Story development, shooting interviews, writing and editing are all time consuming processes. Ricky shares his three step process on how to make the best use of your time between a morning story pitch and evening deadline without sacrificing the quality of your storytelling. After this presentation, you’ll be ready to one-man band the most complicated of assignments while meeting your deadline with a story that is both editorially and visually compelling.
Serving Your Staff: A Guide for Newsroom Managers
Newsroom staff are faced with what are sometimes unobtainable daily content demands. Burnout is now becoming the main reason for journalists leaving the industry. It is now more important than ever for newsroom leaders to understand not only how to manage content, but serve the staff who generate it. In this presentation, learn how to implement servant leadership into your daily life. Prioritizing the needs of your staff to help them develop and perform to their highest potential.
TESTIMONIALS
Ricky has the knowledge, experience and lay of the land after working in television so long. His ideas for stories and execution are JUST the tip of the iceberg.
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Justin Roberts
Ring Announcer, AEW
His keen sense of story, how to gather it and how to streamline and review for accuracy
is a formula that will only make you a stronger journalist day after day. Working with him will mean new heights for your storytelling
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Edgar Ybarra
Former Photojournalist, NBC, CBS and TELEMUNDO
Working with Ricky is a broadcaster’s dream. He is always professional, positive-minded, and dedicated to excellence.
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Kristi Tedesco
Former news anchor, KVOA, WRTV, KWCH
Ricky is a true professional in the television industry. Knowing him for the better part of 20 years, I’ve seen the success he’s had not only in his own career, but in the development of other talent.
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Luis Vasquez
Boston Red Sox
His emphasis on making sure his team has all the elements to tell a powerful story is unmatched. His storytelling really resonates with viewers.
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Brendan Lyons
Executive Director, Look! Save a Life
