Shannon Ryan
Shannon Ryan joined FOX 7 as a multimedia journalist in April 2019.
Prior to joining FOX 7, Shannon worked as a multimedia journalist, anchor and producer for WDVM-TV in Maryland. Shannon was the stations first multimedia journalist at the Northern Virginia bureau -- helping launch the satellite office in the D.C. suburbs.
Shannon attended Penn State University.
She graduated with dual majors in broadcast journalism and political science.
As a student, Shannon interned at CBS News’ Washington D.C. bureau during the 2016 presidential elections. She interned at FOX 29 in Philadelphia, as the city hosted the DNC. She also interned at WNYT in Albany. She completed numerous media internships with Penn State athletics. She worked as a student sideline reporter for the Big Ten Network.
Through a university partnership, Shannon was able to work as a print and photojournalist for the Associated Press. Her work for the wire, covering the U.S. Paralympic Team Trials in North Carolina, and the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Paralympics was published by various outlets, including The New York Times, Washington Post, ESPN and ABC News. She also anchored and produced a student special on the games. Through a different university partnership with the Catholic New Service, Shannon was able to cover the 2015 Papal visits to Philadelphia and Washington D.C.
As a member of Penn State’s international reporting program, Shannon traveled to Greece. Shannon worked as a multimedia journalist in Athens and Lesbos producing a piece on human smuggling.
Shannon is from Saratoga County, NY. She loves yoga, spicy food and all things outdoors. Most importantly, she would love to tell your story!
The latest from Shannon Ryan
Over a dozen graves vandalized at historic cemetery in East Austin
More than a dozen gravesites have been vandalized at a historic cemetery for Black residents in East Austin.
Search for two after homeless man killed at bus stop in South Austin
Austin police are searching for at least two people involved in what may have been a “coordinated attack” on a sleeping homeless man in South Austin.
Monday last day for Austin ISD parents to choose learning mode
At any point throughout the year, Austin ISD families can request to change the method of learning they have selected for their students.
Approximately 200 people attend demonstration for Breonna Taylor
The demonstration demanding justice for 26-year-old Breonna Taylor took place at Austin City Hall.
Protest at City Hall to demand justice for Breonna Taylor
The protest at City Hall is to stand in solidarity with the Q4BL Team in Baltimore, says a Facebook event hosted by the Black Austin Coalition and Austin Justice Coalition.
Police identify man shot and killed in South Austin
Detectives believe that the man shot and killed in South Austin was homeless and was sleeping on the bus stop bench when he was killed.
Hutto ISD students return to campus amid social distancing concerns
Approximately 60% of Hutto ISD students returned to campus for in-person instruction.
Austin-Travis County marks six months since first COVID-19 case
From the date the first COVID-19 case was recorded on March 13, to September 10, 402 people died. 1,797 people were hospitalized and 27,424 people tested positive for the virus.
Public safety commission considers decommissioning APD headquarters
During the discussion, commissioners heard from representatives of nonprofits dedicated to housing, and tenants' rights interested in moving into the building.
