DETROIT -- Former WSYR news reporter, anchor and talk show host Ryan Fishman -- who used the name Jay Fishman on-air in Syracuse -- has a new job. An anonymous CNYRadio.com reader passes along word that Fishman has been named Vice President of Strategic Consultation with a Detroit-area business development consulting and PR firm.
According to a press release issued last week by Steward Media, Fishman's "strategic insight and background in media, publicity, and politics" will be relied upon to "bring a new perspective to an established business presence that both [Fishman and company founder Derek Dickow] feel is bound to help Steward Media make waves."
In the announcement, Fishman said, "I’m excited about the opportunity to be involved with a company and a team that has shown an unprecedented dedication and commitment to its community through charity and leadership and can only hope to help Steward Media grow and expand. This is a great moment of opportunity to bring together two communities through partnering on both chances for business and to give back."
Fishman worked at WSYR radio for three years, starting as a news reporter and anchor. He eventually became host of "Central New York's Saturday Morning News," and often filled-in during vacations for weekday morning host Joe Galuski. Fishman left the station in 2010, telling CNYRadio.com he enjoyed his time in Syracuse, where he considered Galuski to be a "mentor and more importantly a good friend."
We don't know if he'll see this article, but we pass along our congratulations to Fishman in his new role.
Thanks to the anonymous reader who happened to spot this news (via the Detroit Business Journal; we happened to find the original press release on our own). Anytime you spot news about radio or TV in Central New York, be sure to send us a quick note at cnyradio@cnyradio.com or click "Contact Us" near the logo at the top of the site to use our handy contact form. Requests for anonymity are always held with the highest regard no matter how you contact us -- and when you use the form, you don't even need to provide your name or email.