Andy Johnson is a web journalist and writer currently working at CTV.ca in Toronto. He has over 15 years of experience in journalism, including roles as a web producer and reporter/photographer. He has strong leadership, writing, and digital skills. In his spare time, he enjoys outdoor activities like camping and photography.

1. Andy Johnson
2453 Queen Street East
Apartment 4
Toronto, Ontario
M4X 1S6
andy.johnson@bellmedia.ca
(416) 540-6712
Highlights of Qualifications
• Proven leadership, teamwork and project management skills
• Keen news sense and sharp knowledge of current events
• Firm grasp of social media as a powerful journalistic tool
• Working knowledge of Word, iNews, Adobe Photoshop, and Quark Xpress
Professional
Experience
CTV.ca, Toronto, ON
October 2005 to present
Web journalist/writer
Daily responsibilities include generating story ideas, doing research and interviews,
writing news and feature stories of a national and international nature and carrying
out field assignments.
Daily duties also include the creation of infographics, timelines, Google maps,
Storifies and liveblogs in order to tell developing stories in an interactive and
dynamic way.
Also work closely with producers at CTV News Channel and Canada AM to
develop online content that reflects and enhances broadcast news.
CTV.ca, Toronto, ON,
August 2009-August 2010 (maternity-leave contract)
Web Producer
Daily responsibilities included assigning stories to a team of writers, then editing,
posting and updating those stories throughout the day. This required a sharp news

2. sense and understanding of the stories making headlines in Canada and around the
world. Other responsibilities included managing long-term projects, assigning and
editing weekend features, and co-ordinating with other departments and
correspondents working in the field.
Imprint magazine
June 2010-present
Managing Editor
As the founding editor of this fledgling arts/faith/culture magazine, responsibilities
include everything from concept-development to assigning stories, photography
and illustration, to editing and determining the final look and tone of the magazine.
Port Hope Evening Guide
January 2002-August 2005
Reporter/photographer
As a dynamic part of a small but dedicated daily news team, responsibilities
included covering a beat (education, provincial politics and the environment),
generating news and feature story ideas and developing and maintaining sources.
Also developed a biweekly column focusing on outdoor adventure, and wrote and
photographed a number of feature stories for GO! Magazine.
Education, additional skills, awards
• Diploma in Print Journalism - Loyalist College, Belleville, ON, 2002
• High School Diploma - Dryden High School, Dryden, ON, 1997
• Trained in Non Violent Crisis Intervention and Prevention
• Trained in defensive driving techniques
• Received an Ontario Community Newspaper Association award for
photography, and the J. Earl Morrison Scholarship Award for Excellence in
Community Journalism.
Interests
A keen interest in film, music, photography and travel, as well as outdoor pursuits such as
camping, mountaineering, ice and rock-climbing, canoeing, hiking, and fishing,
photography and travel.
Volunteer Experience
• Salvation Army Squads program in Regent Park, September 2006 to present,
volunteering as a director, responsible for eight volunteers and 15 kids.
• Operation Mobilization, working in Morocco and Mauritania for one year as part
of a team building homes for earthquake victims, volunteering at orphanages and
teaching English.