Johanna Ryan

Available to hire

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Instructor at Loyalist College
September 1, 2024 - Present
Part-time instructor for Film, Television & Content Creation Program teaching Short Form Writing for Television, Visual Storytelling for PR, Long Form Writing for Film and Television, Studio Production, and Graphic Design for Film and Television.
Writer / Editor at Accessible Media Inc.
September 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Wrote and edited the documentary The Alternate Route about partially sighted Alberta teens, and developed Integrated Described Video to enhance accessibility.
Producer at Accessible Media Inc.
February 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020
Managed a small team to create engaging documentary and factual content with emphasis on accessibility and diversity; produced Level Playing Field and travel documentaries.
Editor at Go Button Media
June 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Edited episodes of Call Me Mother; teased out the broader narrative arc from hours of footage and shaped character back-stories to preserve suspense.
Editor at Tricon Film & Television
July 1, 2012 - July 1, 2013
Edited episodes of One Bryk at a Time (HGTV Canada & DIY Network), Love Trap (Corus), and Unsealed: Alien Files (Netflix).
Headlines Producer / Editor at CBC - George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight
September 1, 2011 - February 1, 2012
Produced and edited opening teases and bumpers to promote guests; contributed to show packaging.
Show Producer at Bell Media - The SPACE Channel
February 1, 2010 - September 1, 2011
Led a team through daily production of InnerSPACE; oversaw writers, editors, videographers and on-air talent; created segments and behind-the-scenes specials.
Segment Producer – Senior Editor at Bell Media - The SPACE Channel
January 1, 2007 - February 1, 2010
Pitched segments; produced, wrote and edited segments; directed talent and cameras in studio and field; packaged behind-the-scenes specials.
Senior Editor at Bell Media - The SPACE Channel
December 1, 2007 - February 1, 2010
Edited and packaged content for HypaSPACE and top-performing SPACE Channel programming.
Promotions Producer at CHUM LTD. – CityPulse Newsroom
April 1, 2001 - December 1, 2003
Produced, wrote and edited daily promos; pitched campaigns for sports department; directed talent and created generic campaigns.
News Editor at CHUM LTD. – CityPulse Newsroom
June 1, 1998 - February 1, 2001
Edited stories for Breakfast Television and CityPulse under tight deadlines; coordinated feeds.
Production Assistant at Baton Broadcasting – CFPL London
September 1, 1997 - June 1, 1998
Assisted producer with rundowns, scripts, timing, lower thirds; operated teleprompter.
Headlines Producer / Editor at CBC
September 1, 2011 - February 29, 2012
Produced, wrote, and edited opening teases and bumpers for George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight to promote guests on CBC Television.
Senior Editor / Segment Producer at Bell Media - The SPACE Channel
December 1, 2007 - February 28, 2010
Pitched and created segments; produced, wrote and edited segments for InnerSPACE; produced behind-the-scenes specials (e.g., SDCC, Fan Expo); traveled to movie/TV sets; directed talent and cameras in the field; filled in for Show Producer when needed.

Education

Diploma in Television Broadcasting at Fanshawe College
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998
Diploma at Fanshawe College
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Telecommunications