Johnny Hanson
Houston,Texas
Summary
Experienced team leader and storyteller with a proven track record of collaborating and motivating teams to achieve shared goals. Possessing strong interpersonal and organizational abilities, excels in dynamic work environments by effectively communicating and problem-solving to drive success.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Publications Group Supervisor / AramcoWorld Editor
Aramco Americas
07.2023 - Current
- Manage Aramco Americas’ Publication Group and AramcoWorld magazine.
- Developed and implemented a digital-first strategy, created new brand standards.
- Create content partnerships.
- Collaborate closely with global Public Affairs and affiliate offices for alignment and support.
- Manage Publications Group budget and contracting.
- Project manage large initiatives including digital asset management, app and websites.
Digital Media/Visuals Editor • Corporate Communications
Aramco Americas
01.2015 - 07.2023
- Led digital, including website, app, social media, SEO, SEM, and analytics.
- Managed Aramco America’s Digital Asset Management System of more than 140,000 assets.
- Created strategic content, including video, photography, written stories, graphics, and multimedia, from concept to completion.
- Managed budgets.
- Project-led digital initiatives.
- Trained staff on new digital efforts.
- Supported large industry conferences and events with content, managing media, and assisting with general needs.
Senior Photo/Video Journalist • Visual Editor • Online Producer
Houston Chronicle
05.2007 - 12.2015
- Told unique multi-platform stories with speed and accuracy.
- Generated creative solutions for in-the-field reporting using multimedia and social media.
- As assignment editor, managed a staff of 10, their daily assignments, and directed daily news budgets.
- Wrote and edited news copy and regularly contributed to the staff blog.
- Trained Hearst staff on the latest technology including video storytelling and phone apps.
Picture Editor • Operations Manager • Sales Representative
Citysearch.com
01.2000 - 05.2004
- Managed visuals for the internet startup
- Developed an image library utilized across the business.
- Maintained the visual department budget, freelancers, and image archive.
- Managed day-to-day regional operations and trained staff on new sales and technical initiatives.
- Promoted Citysearch.com through guerrilla marketing and creative e-mail marketing promotions.
- Managed the region’s largest advertiser list.
- Developed digital marketing strategies and promotions for clients.
Pagination Designer • Prepress Foreman
The Rocky Mountain News
03.1999 - 01.2000
- Designed and paginated the daily paper and ads working on tight deadlines while assisting in managing the department.
Studio Manager • Photographer’s Assistant
Karant + Assoc.
04.1998 - 02.1999
- Managed studio daily operations, photo shoots, and working closely with clients.
Marketing and PR Associate
Smith, Bucklin and Associates
02.1996 - 04.1997
- Guided marketing and PR strategies for numerous non-profit associations.
- Wrote and designed newsletters and press releases focused on niche industries.
- Organized meetings and trade shows for associations with more than 500 member companies.
Education
Master of Arts - Visual Communications
Ohio University
Athens, OH11-2005
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
University of Illinois
Champaign, IL05-1996
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Verbal, visual and written communication
- Project management
- Conflict resolution
Accomplishments
- Supervise staff of five, numerous vendors and contributors producing award-winning content.
- Successfully led numerous departmental projects and initiatives from concept to completion.
- Grew digital presence 500%
- Award-winning visual storyteller.
Awards/Professional Growth
- Gorjean Kirst Associates: Leadership training (2023/2024)
- International Association of Business Communicators: Communications and strategy training (2022/2023)
- International Association of Business Communicators training (2021)
- Nielsen Norman Group UX training: Analytics and user experience (2020)
- Jetty: Crisis communication training (2020)
- Gorjean Kirst Associates: Leadership Management Certificate Program (2019)
- MediaStorm: Video Storytelling Methodology Workshop attendee (2017)
- Folio Eddie and Ozzie Awards: Numerous awards for digital and print content (2015-2019)
- Pulitzer Prize Finalist: Breaking News Finalist for the team reporting of Hurricane Ike (2009)
- Pulitzer Prize entry for Leonel’s Dream (2013)
- Best of Photojournalism: Winner for Leonel’s Dream (2013)
- Houston Chronicle: Visual Journalist of the Year (2013)
- Picture Of the Year International Award/Texas AP Managing Editors Award (2011)
- Eddie Adams Workshop Participant: (2004)
Additional Experience
- Adjunct faculty, journalism, Sam Houston State University – Huntsville, TX (2011-2012)
- Multimedia Workshop Coordinator and Instructor – New Orleans, LA (2010)
- Johnny Hanson Photography – Chicago, Denver, Houston (1998-2017)
- Intro to Viscom Teacher Assistant – Athens, Ohio (2004)
- Photojournalist, Daily Herald – Elgin, IL (1997-1998)
Websites
Timeline
Publications Group Supervisor / AramcoWorld Editor
Aramco Americas
07.2023 - Current
Digital Media/Visuals Editor • Corporate Communications
Aramco Americas
01.2015 - 07.2023
Senior Photo/Video Journalist • Visual Editor • Online Producer
Houston Chronicle
05.2007 - 12.2015
Picture Editor • Operations Manager • Sales Representative
Citysearch.com
01.2000 - 05.2004
Pagination Designer • Prepress Foreman
The Rocky Mountain News
03.1999 - 01.2000
Studio Manager • Photographer’s Assistant
Karant + Assoc.
04.1998 - 02.1999
Marketing and PR Associate
Smith, Bucklin and Associates
02.1996 - 04.1997
Master of Arts - Visual Communications
Ohio University
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
University of Illinois
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