I’m a Los Angeles–based creative project manager, video editor and designer with a knack for bridging creative and operational worlds. I’ve spent years managing video, design, and social content projects, but my true obsession is podcasts — I’m constantly listening, analyzing, and thinking about how stories are told through sound. Known for being reliable, collaborative, and endlessly curious, I bring both strategic thinking and hands-on creativity to every project. My next goal? Expanding my creative toolkit into podcast production and editing.…

Samantha Johnston

I’m a Los Angeles–based creative project manager, video editor and designer with a knack for bridging creative and operational worlds. I’ve spent years managing video, design, and social content projects, but my true obsession is podcasts — I’m constantly listening, analyzing, and thinking about how stories are told through sound. Known for being reliable, collaborative, and endlessly curious, I bring both strategic thinking and hands-on creativity to every project. My next goal? Expanding my creative toolkit into podcast production and editing.…

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I’m a Los Angeles–based creative project manager, video editor and designer with a knack for bridging creative and operational worlds. I’ve spent years managing video, design, and social content projects, but my true obsession is podcasts — I’m constantly listening, analyzing, and thinking about how stories are told through sound. Known for being reliable, collaborative, and endlessly curious, I bring both strategic thinking and hands-on creativity to every project. My next goal? Expanding my creative toolkit into podcast production and editing.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer & Creative Operations Specialist at TOVIA LLC
January 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Designed production guides and easy-to-use social templates; oversaw file organization (CMS, FTP, Google Drive); managed timelines and workflows in Jira for cross-functional creative projects; edited long-form vlogs, short-form clips, and behind-the-scenes material for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Substack; designed logos and brand assets; collaborated with clients and talent on campaign creative direction to ensure content aligned with brand identity and consumer trends; produced end-to-end video workflows that decreased project turnaround time by 25%.
Freelance Video Editor & Creative Producer at Self-employed
January 1, 2024 - Present
Managed timelines and workflows across global creative teams; created onboarding systems that cut ramp-up time by 18%; organized asset libraries to keep projects on track and accessible; coordinated shoots; supported executives with presentation design; maintained brand consistency through detailed style and production guides; designed logos; edited influencer content and promotional brand material for use on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and more; bridged the gap between creative and methodical, data-driven business strategy.
Work Video & Digital Media Producer at RYPL
January 1, 2019 - October 9, 2025
Produced and managed video and digital media projects for brand campaigns; coordinated shoots and post-production; supported executives with presentation design and brand guidelines; delivered 110+ hours of event footage and related marketing content, contributing to improved post-campaign engagement.

Education

Bachelor of Design at Ryerson University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Specialized training in fashion design, package design, branding, illustration, and marketing at Ryerson University
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet