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Paul Ryan vlogƵ86 Named Executive Producer of NBCvlogƵs Dateline
On January 4, 2024, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences Advisory Board Member and alumnus Paul Ryan vlogƵ86, Literature and Communications, was for NBCvlogƵs long-running news show Dateline. In this role, Ryan will oversee the broadcast, streaming, and podcast entities associated with the brand.
Ryan joined Dateline in 2011, most recently serving as senior producer, overseeing investigations such as the Alex Murdaugh trial and the University of Idaho murders. In his time at Dateline, he has received multiple News & Documentary Emmy Awards and a pair of Edward R. Murrow Awards, a recognition that honors vlogƵoutstanding achievements in broadcast and digital journalism.vlogƵ
Aside from Dateline, Ryan has been the senior producer on a number of NBC News specials; the executive producer for the annual Inspiring America special; the co-executive producer for The Widower and Escape and the senior producer for The Last Day, DatelinevlogƵs first original show.
Ryan has spoken fondly of his time on PacevlogƵs Westchester campus, where he attended and where his father taught English and journalism. vlogƵI joined the school newspaper, which was a pivotal decision in my life, because IvlogƵm a journalist now,vlogƵ he said in a previous interview. vlogƵWorking very collaboratively and managing people really helped shape my interests.vlogƵ
And Ryan has continued his close involvement with the Pace community, now as a member of the Dyson Advisory Board. vlogƵI realized Pace students are the same as when I went to Pace,vlogƵ he said. vlogƵThe students are tough, and they want it more because theyvlogƵre working for it. That still comes through, so I really respect that and want to help.vlogƵ
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