Ronald Riggs

Contribute to communication efforts during environmental incidents and high-pressure situations. Translate technical environmental data data into clear, accessible messaging for communities, media, and stakeholders. Contribute to crisis response communications, public outreach initiatives, and statewide messaging efforts that prioritize transparency, accuracy, and impact.

Public Information Officer - Louisiana DEQ - Baton Rouge, LA

(2025-04 - 2026-05)

• Contribute to communication efforts during environmental incidents and high-pressure situations.
• Translate technical environmental data data into clear, accessible messaging for communities, media, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to crisis response communications, public outreach initiatives, and statewide messaging efforts that prioritize transparency, accuracy, and impact.

Freelance producer/Runner - CBS Sports - Baton Rouge, LA

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

• Spearheaded the setup equipment for CBS Sports ensuring seamless signal, audio, and video functionality from the CBS Sports production truck
• Actively participated in the live game coverage by operating the camera to capture dynamic footage to millions of viewers across the country.
• Showcased organizational skills responsible for making sure all on-air CBS Sports talent had reliable transportation to and from the arena.
• Assisted producers, directors, and other crew members with various tasks like overseeing the production of the 2022 HBCU Final Four Game.

Sports Intern - WAFB Channel 9 - Baton Rouge, LA

(2023-08 - 2024-05)

• Successfully contributed to live event coverage for premier local sports teams including the New Orleans Saints, New Orleans Pelicans, and LSU Athletics; all while showcasing adept skills in handling diverse multimedia tasks.
• Thrived in a fast-paced environment by consistently delivering high quality packages and interviews on tight deadlines, as well as staying on tr of breaking news stories such as player transfers and coaching changes.
• Conducted interviews with athletes, coaches, and other key figures in the local sports community to gather insights, quotes, and perspectives for news stories, features and profiles.
• Writing and producing compelling news stories, features and analysis pieces covering a wide range of sports topics relevant to the Louisiana audience and market.

Social Content Producer/Inside Sales Associate - Click Here Digital Media - Baton Rouge, LA

(2021-04 - 2023-07)

• Designed comprehensive sponsorship packages tailored for potential advertisers, demonstrating a keen understanding of market trends and audience engagement.
• Spearheaded social media management for The Jordy Culotta Show and Mik'd Up. In doing so I successfully cultivated a substantial online presenc with hundreds of thousands of views and thousands of subscribers over a year period across multiple social platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
• Created original content for the podcast social platforms including shooting video, editing video, conducting interviews, using skills in Adobe and Canva to make graphics and memes.
• Developed and implemented a comprehensive social media strategy to achieve the goals of the organization, such as increasing followers, driving website traffic, or promoting content across all platforms.
• Collaborated with relevant athletes, teams, leagues and other sports related entities to cross-promote the podcast.

High School Diploma - Opelousas Catholic School (2016-08 - 2020-05)

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications - Louisiana State University (2020-08 - 2024-08)