Cameron Ridle

Cameron Ridle

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    TV News Reporter/Fill-In Anchor - Radio Talk Show Host

  • Education

    • Ball State University

      2012 - 2016
      Bachelor’s Degree Broadcast Journalism, Telecommunications

      Activities and Societies: WCRD News (Radio), NewsLink Indiana (Television)

    • Ball State University

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      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Broadcast Journalism
  • Experience

    • WVUB-FM 91.1

      Aug 2011 - May 2012
      On-Air Talent

      Hosted night-side Top-40 show.

    • Radio One

      Jun 2012 - May 2016

      Hosts a Sunday Morning political affairs show, "Indy Speaks" on Indianapolis' Urban radio station HOT 96.3 WHHH-FM. "Indy Speaks" launched in July 2015 hosting guests including Congressman Andre Carson and Chief of Police Rick Hite. The hour-long show airs at 7AM. Anchoring local news briefs on Indianapolis' WTLC-FM and WTLC-AM during the syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show and Yolanda Adams Morning Show. Duties also included contributions to WTLC-AM's "Afternoons with Amos". Assist the promotions and programming departments in a variety of capacities. The primary responsibility is setting up and representing the station at on-site appearances at various locations and events and driving the company vehicle. Act as the contact between our listeners and station during on site events and promotions.

      • Talk Show Host

        Jul 2015 - May 2016
      • On-Air Talent - Morning News Anchor

        Mar 2013 - May 2016
      • Promotions Assistant

        Jun 2012 - Mar 2013
    • Perry Township Schools

      Apr 2014 - now
      Field Trip Dispatcher, Trainer, Driver

      School Bus Driver and Fill-in Dispatcher for the Perry Township Transportation Department.

    • WCRD 91.3 FM

      May 2014 - Aug 2015
      News Director

      Led news team of 25 reporters. Anchored breaking news and special reports, including political debate coverage. Produced station/department on-air imaging. During my tenure at the station, The WCRD News department was named the recipient of several awards including The National Winner for "In-Depth Reporting" by the Society of Professional Journalists.

    • WRTV

      May 2014 - Aug 2014
      News Intern

      Conduct interviews, Research stories, Contribute story ideas, Writing broadcast news scripts, including voice-overs and sound-to-tape, Shooting stories and stand-ups.

    • WNEM TV5- MY5 Meredith Corp

      Jun 2016 - Aug 2017
      Weekend Evening Anchor

      Anchors weekend newscasts on CBS5 and reports live breaking news from the field on weekdays at Noon, 5pm and 6pm.

    • KPHO - A Meredith Corporation

      Sept 2017 - Apr 2019
      Reporter
    • WRTV

      Jun 2019 - Jun 2021
      Reporter
    • Radio One

      Feb 2020 - now
      Talk Show Host

      Host of 'Open Lines with Cameron Ridle' - airing in a live simulcast on WHHH-FM HOT 96.3 and 106.7 WTLC.

    • WXIN-TV Fox 59

      Nov 2022 - now
      Reporter/Fill-In Anchor
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Commercial Driver's Licences

      State of Indiana
      Mar 2014
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Cameron Ridle
      Best Poltical Affairs Reporting Society of Professional Journalists Apr 2014
    • Awarded to Cameron Ridle
      National Winner for "In-depth Reporting" Society of Professional Journalists Apr 2014