Originally joining the TRNN family as an Audience Engagement Intern in 2025, Ryan Johnson has since focused on newsroom growth and strategy. Before joining TRNN full-time, Ryan Johnson served as a Publishing Intern for The Nation in 2026, working across the business sector to produce weekly newsletters, planning fundraising events, and strategizing the rapid growth of The Nation’s social media platforms.

Ryan has committed to ensuring that The Real News Network and independent media as a whole have a chance to compete with corporate and billionaire-funded publications. As a recent college graduate, Ryan cares deeply about the news Gen Z is consuming and also serves on the Gen Z board of advisors for Newsreel, a news app dedicated to revolutionizing how younger generations consume news.

As the Audience Product Strategist, Ryan plans to push The Real News Network toward a social-first newsroom, unlocking new audiences and expanding the viewership of essential, impactful journalism. As a firm believer in the power of independent media, Ryan plans to grow The Real News Network and expand the impact of movement-powered media worldwide.