I help decode the media
and tell better stories
A career in broadcasting means confronting pressure, unpredictability, and public responsibility. Ricky Vazquez brings over two decades of real-world experience to help journalists, students, communicators, and advocates separate fact from spin and tell stories that matter.
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From high schools to corporate boardrooms, Ricky’s speaking sessions and interactive workshops are tailored to meet the needs of each audience. Whether you're building a stronger media literacy curriculum, leading a nonprofit through a public-facing campaign, or training your internal comms team, Ricky can help your group navigate the noise and build trust with clarity, ethics, and confidence.
ABOUT RICKY
Ricky Vazquez is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and speaker with over 20 years in the television industry. He has helped hundreds of professionals — from on-air reporters to corporate communicators — improve their storytelling, workflow efficiency, and camera presence.
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His workshops and speaking engagements are built on real newsroom experience: deadline pressure, editorial pushback, ethical gray zones, and everything in between. Ricky’s mission is to pull back the curtain on how modern media works and teach people how to navigate the noise, spot the spin, and tell impactful, ethical stories.
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He’s a recipient of three Edward R. Murrow Awards, an Associated Press award, and was part of a Guinness World Record broadcast with NBC’s Al Roker. Before his time in news, Ricky was a television producer for the Boston Red Sox, a professional wrestling ring announcer, and worked on several Hollywood films alongside Kevin James and Mel Gibson.
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Ricky currently serves on the Board of Governors for the Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. He lives on a ranch in Tucson, Arizona, with his wife, where they’ve rescued multiple retired racehorses and dogs with special behavioral needs.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Behind the Bylines:
What newsrooms don’t tell you, but you need to know
Get a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how stories are assigned, vetted, and edited under pressure. Ideal for media students, internal comms teams, and anyone who wants to understand the ethical and logistical forces behind the final story.
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
CONNECT WITH RICKY
Let’s create a workshop or speaking engagement that fits your mission, your people, and your platform. Fill out the form below to start the conversation.
