Ryan Smith was an executive editor at KM International (Key Media), where he started as a journalist in 2013, working his way up to the role. He edited and contributed content for several B2B publications across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Asia and New Zealand.

Ryan is an award-winning journalist with more than a decade of experience in the industry. Beginning his career in the army as a writer for Fort Bragg's award-winning military newspaper, Ryan held nearly every editorial position in the field, from staff writer to managing editor. He is a winner of two Keith L. Ware awards for military journalism and two Florida Press Association awards for commentary. He was also the host of a weekly pop-culture podcast and the author of a mystery novel and several comedy radio plays.

Ryan left KM International in 2025.