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August Morning Media is a full-service video & digital media production company dedicated to creating original storytelling from development to post-production. Our crews reflect our belief that diverse people & perspectives on both sides of the camera lead to the most authentic & captivating content.


SJ Johnson (she/her/sj) is a Peabody, multi-Emmy, Gracie, Webby, and Telly award-winning hybrid Director and Producer with an extensive record of success with leading global media outlets, brands, and large-scale events and music festivals.


With multi-platform production experience spanning studio shows, primetime specials, long and short-form video features, digital and social media content, live events, and podcasting, SJ skillfully balances visual storytelling, the technical execution to achieve a custom look, feel, and pace, and the focus on creating innovative content with compelling storylines.

Sara "SJ" Johnson

Merging a "People Before Product(ion)" philosophy with an adaptive leadership style that leverages individual strengths and unique personalities, SJ communicates intentionally to empower her teams, crews, and clients to thrive and produce high-quality content, craft captivating narratives that resonate with audiences, and create engaging stories that convey a clear vision while delivering unmatched value and entertainment.


Known for her ability to manage high-profile talent & production teams, SJ is a content strategist with a creative affinity for producing exceptional content through hard work & humor. She is equal parts director & producer, creative & calculated.


As JEDI Champions (the J is for Justice), we are fiercely committed to shaping & telling stories with cultural impact through a lens of accuracy, fairness, integrity & respect. Our commitment to inclusion and true representation is unwavering.

CLIENTS

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

2021 Emmy Award: Feature Producer, SportsCenter Outstanding Studio Show

2019 Emmy Award: Feature Producer, SC Featured Outstanding Series

2018 Peabody Award, Gracie Award & 6x Telly Award: Feature Producer, Being Believed

2017 Webby Award Honoree: Executive Producer, Free Cookies, Podcasts & Digital Audio

2017 Gracie Award: Director of Video Production, espnW.com, Best Interactive Media

2017 Cynopsis Award: Director of Video Production, espnW.com, Best Sports Blog

2017 Cynopsis Award Honorable Mention: espnW.com, Best Sports Site

PRIMETIME SPECIALS

2018 Peabody Award | Gracie Award | 6x Telly Award | ESPN

2019 Women's World Cup | ESPN | ESPN+

FEATURES & PROFILES

2024 WNBA Rookie Class "Next Gen" Award

At October's Annual Salute, the Women's Sports Foundation's presented the 2024 WNBA Rookie Class with the "Next Gen" award. 

Brooks Koepka: Overlooked Underdog

SportsCenter from The Masters | ESPN

Breanna Stewart: Beyond Basketball

E:60 & SportsCenter  |  ESPN

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: HERstory

SportsCenter  |  ESPN

The History of Sex Testing at the Olympics

Host & Reporter Rose Eveleth (they/them) discusses the dark history of Olympic sex testing.

Year of the Tiger: The 1968 World Series

Baseball Tonight  |  ESPN

DEJAH with Julian Edelman

NFL Countdown & SportsCenter  |  ESPN

Yetur Gross-Matos: Penn State

College Football Gameday  |  ESPN

Robin Roberts: A 30-year Legacy

2019 US Women's National Team: Sizzle

Bruce Arians: Walking the Walk

NFL Live & SportsCenter  |  ESPN

Ray Rice: 3 Years After Suspension

Outside the Lines  |  ESPN

VIRTUAL CONTENT (PANDEMIC PRODUCTIONS)

Power 5: A Players-Only Roundtable

College Football Gameday & SportsCenter  |  ESPN


D'Eriq King: Miami Conversation

College Football Gameday  |  ESPN

LIVE & STREAMED EVENTS

SOMETHING IN THE WATER FESTIVAL 2023

X GAMES ASPEN 2023

BE CURIOUS, NOT CRITICAL.


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