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Hi, I’m Heather Johnston—a Calgary-based journalist and communications professional known for award-winning work across multimedia storytelling and strategic design. I’ve served as in-house designer for one of the world’s largest diamond producers and as a brand strategist across industrial sectors, translating complex ideas into engaging narratives for websites, newsletters, intranets, and social media. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and comfortable working across projects from feature stories to brand campaigns and LinkedIn content (11k+ followers). I thrive on turning audience insights into clear, compelling messages that support business goals and community engagement.…Hi, I’m Heather Johnston—a Calgary-based journalist and communications professional known for award-winning work across multimedia storytelling and strategic design. I’ve served as in-house designer for one of the world’s largest diamond producers and as a brand strategist across industrial sectors, translating complex ideas into engaging narratives for websites, newsletters, intranets, and social media. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and comfortable working across projects from feature stories to brand campaigns and LinkedIn content (11k+ followers). I thrive on turning audience insights into clear, compelling messages that support business goals and community engagement.

Heather Johnston

Designer, Photographer, Video Editor, +1

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Hi, I’m Heather Johnston—a Calgary-based journalist and communications professional known for award-winning work across multimedia storytelling and strategic design. I’ve served as in-house designer for one of the world’s largest diamond producers and as a brand strategist across industrial sectors, translating complex ideas into engaging narratives for websites, newsletters, intranets, and social media. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and comfortable working across projects from feature stories to brand campaigns and LinkedIn content (11k+ followers). I thrive on turning audience insights into clear, compelling messages that support business goals and community engagement.…Hi, I’m Heather Johnston—a Calgary-based journalist and communications professional known for award-winning work across multimedia storytelling and strategic design. I’ve served as in-house designer for one of the world’s largest diamond producers and as a brand strategist across industrial sectors, translating complex ideas into engaging narratives for websites, newsletters, intranets, and social media. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and comfortable working across projects from feature stories to brand campaigns and LinkedIn content (11k+ followers). I thrive on turning audience insights into clear, compelling messages that support business goals and community engagement.

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Hi, I’m Heather Johnston—a Calgary-based journalist and communications professional known for award-winning work across multimedia storytelling and strategic design. I’ve served as in-house designer for one of the world’s largest diamond producers and as a brand strategist across industrial sectors, translating complex ideas into engaging narratives for websites, newsletters, intranets, and social media.

I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and comfortable working across projects from feature stories to brand campaigns and LinkedIn content (11k+ followers). I thrive on turning audience insights into clear, compelling messages that support business goals and community engagement.

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Founder at Reverie Creative

January 31, 2024 - Present

Communications and Design Lead (Intern/Contract) at Burgundy Diamond Mines

May 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026

Functioned as the lead in-house designer during a company acquisition, managing brand integration for one of the world’s largest diamond producers. Produced community, feature, and social impact stories for websites, newsletters, and LinkedIn, translating corporate updates into engaging, audience-focused narratives. Managed the organization’s LinkedIn with a following of 10k+ subscribers. Conducted in-person and remote interviews with rotational employees to develop timely storytelling for public relations and internal engagement. Led multimedia coverage and branding for the Northern Mine Rescue Competition for two consecutive years, including photography, feature stories, event signage, and social media content. Collaborated with senior communications managers from Rio Tinto and De Beers to coordinate campaign messaging for flagship events across organizations. Launched an employee spotlight story campaign to enhance recruitment and highlight workforce diversity on the careers pag

Journalist at The Calgary Journal

June 30, 2022 - November 30, 2025

Reported and wrote digitally published news stories on Calgary communities, events, public policy, and social issues. Covered a Parliament Hill press conference, demonstrating trusted access to national-level political events. Pitched original story ideas, conducted background research, and developed articles aligned with newsroom priorities and public interest reporting. Fact-checked, edited, and revised articles in accordance with CP style, editorial standards, and ethical journalism practices. Produced multimedia journalism, including photography, video, and podcast content, to support and enhance written reporting.