Car enthusiast, travel, computer building/repair, TV/film/video games, foodie
Raymond Johanson
Port Jefferson Station,NY
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Proven ability to leverage strong communication and organizational skills to drive project success and enhance team collaboration. Recognized for fostering productive work environments that inspire innovation and consistently achieve organizational goals. Committed to delivering results through effective management practices and a focus on continuous improvement.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Promotion Scheduling
Warner Bros. Discovery
10.2019 - 07.2025
- Schedule promotion for HBO MAX streaming service and HBO/Cinemax On Demand.
- Track all required elements of promotion to ensure timely delivery. Troubleshoot scheduling & delivery issues.
- Worked hand in hand with global teams for scheduling of international promotion.
- Create monday.com work management databases for inter-departmental use and train users.
- Hire and manage department summer intern.
Assistant Manager / Senior On-Air Planner
HBO Communications Center
02.1999 - 10.2019
- Plan and schedule all interstitial programming for HBO and Cinemax multiplex. Responsible for production of daily program logs using available elements and agreed upon strategies while attaining targeted GRPs. Make changes to existing logs, including same day on air changes as needed. Senior check logs for On Air Planners.
- Schedule standalone promos on multiple HBO and Cinemax On Demand schedules. Attach pre and post roll promos to features. Work closely with OD Product and Digital Media Operations to ensure promotional material makes it to affiliates on time.
- Screen promotion as needed to check for correct content.
- Department liaison with Content Acquisition and IT departments. Ensure all assets have the most up to date information for program logs. Work with IT when applications are not working correctly to troubleshoot. Worked with IT during the creation of proprietary applications used to create daily logs.
Database Administrator
HBO Studio Productions
03.1998 - 02.1999
- Maintain the Network Quality Control database by precisely entering and updating tech specifications for all HBO and Cinemax assets. Responsible for the flow of information to Promotion Scheduling department for the accurate creation of the daily program logs and the release of all HBO and Cinemax air product to the HBO Communications Center.
Board Op
WLVG
08.1997 - 12.1998
- Insert local commercials and ID’s during syndicated and pre-produced shows
- Production Assistant
- Load programming into station automated computer system
Media Coordinator
HBO Communications Center
12.1996 - 03.1998
- Track location of all on-air media throughout the facility. Make sure all features to air are in the facility prior to scheduled airtime. Process shipping in and out of facility.
Morning Show Producer / Board Op / Production Assistant / Promotions Assistant
WBLI
10.1994 - 12.1996
- Produce morning show jingles and station promos, edit interviews and music, set up and prepare guests for interviews, run board for live remotes and syndicated shows, prepare music, promos, and commercials for air, conduct giveaways, process all daily contest winners.
- Webmaster
- Editor and co-creator of station’s initial website.
- Public Service Director
- Organize and schedule station PSAs.
Producer-AJ Hammer Show
WPLJ
10.1993 - 12.1994
- Prepare music, promos, and commercials, select jingles and sweepers, conduct giveaways, process listener requests, and produce song hook tape for research department
- Market Researcher
- Conduct listener phone surveys
Education
A.A.S. Degree - Broadcast Telecommunications
Suffolk County Community College
Long Island, NY05.1992
Skills
- Promo & Program Scheduling
- Content Operations
- Global Team Coordination
- On-Air Operations
- Workflow & Database Management
- Project Tracking (mondaycom)
- Microsoft Office & Google Docs
- Leadership & Training
- IT Collaboration
Certification
Certified in monday.com work management 1/14/22
Interests
Timeline
Manager, Promotion Scheduling
Warner Bros. Discovery
10.2019 - 07.2025
Assistant Manager / Senior On-Air Planner
HBO Communications Center
02.1999 - 10.2019
Database Administrator
HBO Studio Productions
03.1998 - 02.1999
Board Op
WLVG
08.1997 - 12.1998
Media Coordinator
HBO Communications Center
12.1996 - 03.1998
Morning Show Producer / Board Op / Production Assistant / Promotions Assistant
WBLI
10.1994 - 12.1996
Producer-AJ Hammer Show
WPLJ
10.1993 - 12.1994
A.A.S. Degree - Broadcast Telecommunications
Suffolk County Community College
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