Hi, I’m Johanna Salloum, a creative content strategist and audiovisual storyteller with 15+ years’ experience in music journalism, podcast/radio production, and cultural media. I’m known for turning long-form interviews into concise, high-impact content, and my interview and audio editing skills earned me a worldwide exclusive radio interview with U2. I bring a sharp ear for conversational flow, pacing, and narrative structure to shape raw recordings into polished stories under tight deadlines. I thrive on collaborating across disciplines to build editorially strong content that informs, entertains, and resonates with diverse audiences, while continually optimizing strategies based on audience feedback.…

Johanna Salloum

Hi, I’m Johanna Salloum, a creative content strategist and audiovisual storyteller with 15+ years’ experience in music journalism, podcast/radio production, and cultural media. I’m known for turning long-form interviews into concise, high-impact content, and my interview and audio editing skills earned me a worldwide exclusive radio interview with U2. I bring a sharp ear for conversational flow, pacing, and narrative structure to shape raw recordings into polished stories under tight deadlines. I thrive on collaborating across disciplines to build editorially strong content that informs, entertains, and resonates with diverse audiences, while continually optimizing strategies based on audience feedback.…

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Hi, I’m Johanna Salloum, a creative content strategist and audiovisual storyteller with 15+ years’ experience in music journalism, podcast/radio production, and cultural media. I’m known for turning long-form interviews into concise, high-impact content, and my interview and audio editing skills earned me a worldwide exclusive radio interview with U2. I bring a sharp ear for conversational flow, pacing, and narrative structure to shape raw recordings into polished stories under tight deadlines.

I thrive on collaborating across disciplines to build editorially strong content that informs, entertains, and resonates with diverse audiences, while continually optimizing strategies based on audience feedback.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Film Festival Coordinator at Pretty Pictures (Freelance)
January 1, 2023 - September 25, 2025
Coordinated festival submissions for feature film Walkin’ on the Ritz. Wrote synopses and press materials to promote projects to international programmers.
Film Festival Coordinator at Pretty Pictures (Freelance)
January 1, 2023 - September 25, 2025
Coordinated festival submissions for feature film Walkin’ on the Ritz; wrote synopses and press materials to promote projects to international programmers.
Film Festival Coordinator at Pretty Pictures (Freelance)
January 1, 2023 - September 25, 2025
Coordinated festival submissions for feature film Walkin’ on the Ritz. Wrote synopses and press materials to promote projects to international programmers.
Screenwriter & Content Writer at Freelance
January 1, 2020 - Present
Wrote award-nominated scripts, including a Nicholl Fellowship semi-finalist feature (2023). Researched and crafted engaging narrative content tailored to diverse audiences. Collaborated with production teams on script development and visual storytelling.
Screenwriter & Content Writer at Freelance
January 1, 2020 - Present
Wrote award-nominated scripts, including a Nicholl Fellowship semi-finalist feature (2023); researched and crafted engaging narrative content tailored to diverse audiences; collaborated with production teams on script development and visual storytelling.
Screenwriter & Content Writer at Freelance
January 1, 2020 - Present
Wrote award-nominated scripts, including a Nicholl Fellowship semi-finalist feature (2023). Researched and crafted engaging narrative content tailored to diverse audiences. Collaborated with production teams on script development and visual storytelling.
Founder & Editor at Watchama Blog
January 1, 2017 - Present
Created and managed a cinema and TV blog, growing an engaged community of 18,000+ followers. Produced original cultural content strategies to boost organic reach. Managed SEO and analytics, achieving multiple Google Top 5 rankings. Oversaw social media scheduling and audience engagement.
Arts & Culture Journalist / Audio Editor at RTL, Fun Radio, TL7
January 1, 2017 - September 25, 2025
Conducted and recorded over 400 interviews with international artists (U2, Francis Ford Coppola, Vanessa Paradis), developing a deep understanding of interview dynamics and content flow. Edited and produced long-form radio and online cultural content, transforming raw interviews into concise, high-impact segments while preserving narrative integrity. Applied advanced audio editing techniques—noise reduction, leveling, mastering, and seamless transitions—to ensure broadcast-quality sound. Curated content with editorial precision, selecting the most relevant and compelling excerpts to build strong narratives and listener engagement. Translated and adapted bilingual content (FR ↔ EN) for diverse audiences. Monitored audience feedback and optimized content strategies.
Founder & Editor at Watchama Blog
January 1, 2017 - Present
Created and managed a cinema and TV blog, growing an engaged community of 18,000+ followers; produced original content strategies to boost organic reach; managed SEO and analytics with multiple Google Top 5 rankings; oversaw social media scheduling and audience engagement.
Arts & Culture Journalist / Audio Editor at RTL; Fun Radio; TL7
January 1, 2017 - September 25, 2025
Conducted and recorded over 400 interviews with international artists; edited and produced long-form radio and online cultural content; applied advanced audio editing techniques (noise reduction, leveling, mastering, seamless transitions); curated content with editorial precision to build strong narratives and listener engagement; translated and adapted bilingual content (FR ↔ EN); monitored audience feedback to optimize strategies.
Founder & Editor at Watchama Blog
January 1, 2017 - Present
Created and managed a cinema and TV blog, growing an engaged community of 18,000+ followers. Produced original cultural content strategies to boost organic reach. Managed SEO and analytics, achieving multiple Google Top 5 rankings. Oversaw social media scheduling and audience engagement.
Arts & Culture Journalist / Audio Editor at RTL, Fun Radio, TL7
January 1, 2017 - September 25, 2025
Conducted and recorded over 400 interviews with international artists (U2, Francis Ford Coppola, Vanessa Paradis), developing a deep understanding of interview dynamics and content flow. Edited and produced long-form radio and online cultural content, transforming raw interviews into concise, high-impact segments while preserving narrative integrity. Applied advanced audio editing techniques—noise reduction, leveling, mastering, and seamless transitions—to ensure broadcast-quality sound. Curated content with editorial precision, selecting the most relevant and compelling excerpts to build strong narratives and listener engagement. Translated and adapted bilingual content (FR ↔ EN) for diverse audiences. Monitored audience feedback and optimized content strategies.
Assistant Project Manager at Hill Valley (Internship)
December 1, 2016 - September 25, 2025
Analyzed scripts for product placement opportunities. Wrote presentations and prospected partners.
Assistant Project Manager at Hill Valley (Internship)
December 1, 2016 - September 25, 2025
Analyzed scripts for product placement opportunities; wrote presentations and prospected partners.
Assistant Project Manager at Hill Valley (Internship)
December 1, 2016 - September 25, 2025
Analyzed scripts for product placement opportunities. Wrote presentations and prospected partners.

Education

Broadcast Journalism at New York Film Academy
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Mastering Digital Marketing at London Business School
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
MBA in Communication & Event Management at EFAP Paris
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Radio Journalism at STUDEC Paris
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor's in Performing Arts at Lyon 2 University
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Broadcast Journalism at New York Film Academy
January 1, 2023 - September 25, 2025
MBA in Communication & Event Management at EFAP Paris
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Radio Journalism at STUDEC Paris
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor's in Performing Arts at Lyon 2 University
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Mastering Digital Marketing at London Business School
January 1, 2024 - September 25, 2025
Broadcast Journalism at New York Film Academy
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
MBA in Communication & Event Management at EFAP Paris
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Radio Journalism at STUDEC Paris
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor's in Performing Arts at Lyon 2 University
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Mastering Digital Marketing at London Business School
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Google Analytics Certification at Google Skillshop
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

Google Analytics Certification
January 1, 2013 - September 25, 2025
Google Analytics Certification
January 1, 2013 - September 25, 2025
Mastering Digital Marketing
January 1, 2024 - September 25, 2025
Google Analytics Certification
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services

Skills

Experience Level