1. Luther W. Johnson Jr.
214 East Fayette St. Osceola, IA 50213
(662) 801-1241 lutherwjohnson@gmail.com
Objective:
A position in media or media relations that utilizes the experience and skills I
have developed, while allowing the opportunity to attain more knowledge.
Summary:
- Managed a team toward producing a two-hour news program.
- Researched and wrote articles spanning a wide range of topics.
- Advised on media options in both business and educational settings.
Education:
The University of Mississippi University, Miss
Master of Arts, 2008
Major: Journalism
The University of Mississippi University, Miss
Bachelor of Business Administration, 2006
Major: Marketing Communications ∙ Minor: Journalism
Work History:
WHO Channel 13, Des Moines, IA, Producer, April 2016-Present
 Worked with reporters to develop stories for evening news shows
 Built newscasts designed to be engaging to viewers
WOI-TV, West Des Moines, IA, Producer, Oct. 2014-March 2016
 Managed and scheduled assets to put together news shows
 Coordinated with different departments to meet goals
WTVA, Tupelo, MS, Overnight/Morning Producer, July 2012-July 2014
 Built and scripted half-hour and two-hour news broadcasts
 Edited video, wrote for a television audience
The ProMatura Group, Oxford, MS, Editor, Writer, and Researcher, June
2011-Dec. 2011
 Edited and proofread reports and proposals
 Gathered and cataloged articles for reports and white papers
Delta Democrat Times, Greenville, MS, Staff Writer/Photographer, May 2010-
Aug. 2010
 Gained experience managing daily deadlines
 Learned about community development, media involvement
Page News and Courier, Luray, VA, Staff Writer/Photographer, July 2008-May
2010
 Managed county, town, crimes/courts and agriculture beats

2.  Developed sources and presented original story ideas
Philly.MS, Philadelphia, MS, Editor, Jan. 2008-Mar. 2008
 Responsible for choosing and putting together content for each issue
 Worked with production and advertising staff
The Neshoba Democrat, Philadelphia, MS, Staff Writer/Photographer, May
2007-Mar. 2008
 Gained experience working in community news
 Helped develop their free weekly the Philly.MS
Other Training:
The Poynter Institute St. Petersburg, FL
Summer Producer Project, 2013
Skills:
 Photography and Photoshop/InDesign/Quark Experience
 Microsoft Office Programs
 Ability to adapt to new environments and situations
 Motivated and dependable worker
References:
Craig Ford
Assistant News Director/Anchor
WTVA
Tupelo, MS
(662) 256-4892, (662) 401-4554
Stephen Dziduch
Vice President Information Systems and Technology
dziduch@hotmail.com
The ProMatura Group
Oxford, MS
(662) 801-6122
Randy Arrington
Editor and General Manager
editor@pagenewspaper.com
Page News and Courier
Luray, VA
(540) 743-5123
Debbie Burt Myers
Managing Editor
dmyers@neshobademocrat.com
The Neshoba Democrat
Philadelphia, MS

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