SPEAKING
ADD A GEN Z MEDIA EXPERT TO YOUR SPEAKER LINEUP!
Award-winning video journalist Grant Johnson has become a go-to speaker at journalism conferences nationwide, where he's known for making complex industry shifts feel approachable and actionable. His research digs into where television is headed, especially when it comes to reaching Gen Z viewers who consume news differently than previous generations.
Grant's sessions cover everything from shooting compelling video with just your phone to mastering vertical video storytelling that actually works on social platforms. He's passionate about helping journalists adapt their craft without losing the art of great storytelling, whether audiences are watching on traditional TV or scrolling through their feeds. His presentations mix practical techniques you can use immediately with research insights about where the industry is heading next.
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
2025 NLGJA: National Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists Conference
Session Speaker - Is Gen Z even watching the news?- Grant Johnson (Atlanta Sept. 5)
2025 Gloria Shields NSPA Media Workshop
Session Speaker- Storytelling on Social Media- Grant Johnson & Margie Raper (Dallas June 29)
Teaching Assistant for Video Course (Dallas June 29-July 3)
Influencer U Presented by Kent State University
Session Speaker- Journalism Isn’t Dead. It’s on TikTok. - Grant Johnson & Lisa Remillard (Virtual June 25)
2025 Student Television Network National Convention
Session Speaker- From Pocket to Primetime: Creating Impactful News Videos with Your Phone- Grant Johnson (Tampa March 2)
Session Speaker- Is Gen Z even watching the news?- Grant Johnson (Tampa March 3)
2024 Gloria Shields NSPA Media Workshop
Teaching Assistant for Video Course (Dallas June 24-27)
2024 NLGJA: National Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists Student Conference
Student Keynote Speaker - Directing the Discourse - Grant Johnson & Film Director Sam Feder (Virtual Feb. 23)
2023 NLGJA: National Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists Conference
Session Speaker - CONNECTions: A Showcase of Student Work- Grant Johnson (Philadelphia Sept. 9)
2023 Gloria Shields NSPA Media Workshop
Session Speaker- Premiere Pro- Grant Johnson (Dallas June 25)
Teaching Assistant for Video Course (Dallas June 25-29)
2023 ILPC TAJE Summer Workshop
Teaching Assistant for Video Storytelling Course (Austin June 16-18)
2023 Student Television Network National Convention
Session Speaker- Phone Powered Production - Grant Johnson (Long Beach March 18)
2022 Gloria Shields NSPA Media Workshop
Teaching Assistant for Beginning Video Course (Dallas June 26-30)
2022 JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention
Session Speaker- On the Daily: Producing Live News - Grant Johnson & Emily Hung (Los Angeles April 9)
Session Speaker- Phone Powered Production - Grant Johnson & Margie Raper (Los Angeles April 9)
2021 Texas Association of Journalism Educators Fall Fiesta Convention
Bureau Speaker- Developing story ideas within your community - Grant Johnson (San Antonio Oct. 16)
2021 ILPC TAJE Summer Workshop
Teaching Assistant for Digital Storytelling Course (Virtual June 16-18)
2021 UIL Interscholastic League Press Conference Spring Session Video Series
Session Speaker- Stand Up! (Broadcast Standups) - Grant Johnson (Virtual April 23)
2021 UIL Interscholastic League Press Conference Spring Session Video Series
Session Speaker- Digital Reporting - Grant Johnson & Margie Raper (Virtual April 19)
SESSION PREVIEWS
Is Gen Z even watching the news?
A guide to engaging the Gen Z audience from a Gen Z news producer in the industry. Editorial leaders skip over younger viewers, claiming they don’t interact with news content. They do–just not in the way past generations have. Learn where they are spending their time and how they can engage with your news content.
Broadcast Journalism in the Vertical Frame
The power of your smartphone puts a broadcast newsroom in your pocket. Produce videos from start to finish using just your mobile device and get viewers to watch it. Learn how to take your traditional linear television news stories and optimize them for social media–maximizing your viewers.
LET'S WORK TOGETHER!
Ready to bring fresh perspectives on Gen Z engagement and mobile-first storytelling to your next conference? Contact Grant today to discuss how his research-backed sessions can help your audience stay ahead of the curve in an evolving media landscape.
