GRACE M. JOHNSON
Arizona PBS
Phoenix,AZ
1
Language
4
years of professional experience
Accomplished multimedia journalist and broadcast reporter with expertise in live sports coverage and breaking news. Demonstrates proficiency in live reporting, anchoring, interviewing, and digital storytelling across broadcast and social media platforms. Recognized Top 10 National Hearst Award recipient with experience at major national sporting events.
Work History
MMJ and Anchor
2 Years 1 Month- Pitched, shot, wrote, and edited high-profile sports and news packages under tight deadlines for daily nationwide newscasts, anchoring live in-studio and field shows to enhance audience engagement.
- Collaborated with production team to develop engaging segment content.
- Delivered live news broadcasts, ensuring accuracy and clarity in high-pressure environments.
Digital Content Creator
1 Year 7 Months- Produced, hosted, and edited digital video coverage of Division I softball, featuring exclusive interviews and game analysis to enhance viewer experience.
- Created short-form video content optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and X, increasing audience engagement and expanding reach across multiple platforms.
- Developed engaging digital content across multiple platforms to enhance brand visibility.
- Executed social media strategies, increasing audience engagement and interaction rates.
- Created high-quality multimedia assets, including videos and graphics, to support marketing efforts.
Production Assistant
4 Years- Operated technical systems for statewide broadcasts, ensuring seamless delivery of live programs including PBS NewsHour and Arizona Horizon to thousands of Arizona viewers.
- Operated studio cameras, graphics systems (CG), and teleprompters, editing full-length broadcasts into concise digital clips for enhanced viewer engagement on web and social platforms.
- Collaborated with directors and production teams to achieve desired visual outcomes.
- Trained and mentored new staff on machinery operation and safety protocols.
Sideline Reporter
1 Year 9 Months- Conducted high-pressure live interviews with NCAA Division I athletes and coaches during pre-game, halftime, and post-game broadcasts, enhancing viewer engagement and storytelling.
- Executed thorough journalistic research and statistical prep to deliver real-time, accurate sideline updates and analytical commentary, contributing to informed audience experience under tight game-day windows.
- Collaborated with live production crews, directors, and game producers to time broadcast hits, ensuring smooth transitions and maintaining viewer interest.
Social Media Manager
9 Months- Developed and executed comprehensive social media strategies to enhance brand visibility and audience engagement.
- Managed content calendars, ensuring timely and relevant posts across multiple platforms.
- Analyzed social media metrics to evaluate campaign effectiveness and inform future strategies.
Education
BA - Sports Journalism, Political Science
Skills
Field Reporting
Shooting/Writing/Editing
Camera operation
DSLR operation
Live Broadcast Technology
Video production
Adobe Creative Cloud
ENPS
Social Media Analytics
Production Coordination
Self-starter
Communication
Accomplishments
- Covered 2024 Paris Olympics, College Football Playoffs, Supreme Court hearings and NCAA WCWS
- 2026 Walter Cronkite Outstanding Undergraduate
- Anchored live in-field shows for the WM Phoenix Open, 2026 Women's Final Four and 2025 WNBA Finals
- Part of Emmy nominated production and live election coverage programs
HONORS
2026 National Hearst Journalism Awards – Top 10 Recipient, 2026 Walter Cronkite Outstanding Undergraduate Award, BEA (Broadcast Education Association) – 1st Place Winner, IBS Social Media Manager of the Year – Nominee, Emmy-Nominated Production Team Member (Arizona PBS)
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Social Media Manager
Blaze Radio
08.2025 - 05.2026Read More
Digital Content Creator
Softball America
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
MMJ and Anchor
Cronkite News
05.2024 - 06.2026Read More
Production Assistant
Arizona PBS
08.2022 - CurrentRead More
Sideline Reporter
ESPN+
08.2022 - 05.2024Read More
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism (ASU)
BA from Sports Journalism, Political Science
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