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Andrew F. Johnston – Creative Services Director
Andrew F. Johnston is the Creative Services, Marketing, and Production Director for KMIR (NBC), MeTV, and KPSE (MyNetwork TV.)
The Coachella Valley has been a special place for Andrew. In 2003 he began his career as an intern in the KMIR Sports department, an opportunity which grew into his first full-time news job.
Andrew’s rapid rise has taken him to San Diego (KUSI), Washington, DC (WTTG), San Francisco (Comcast SportsNet), and New York City (SNY) where he covered the Jets and Mets as the networks Special Projects Photographer for six seasons.
He has also been honored by his peers resulting in two San Francisco Press Club Photographer of the Year Awards, and thirteen Emmy Award Nominations for which he took home two wins.
Andrew lives with his wife and son in Palm Springs and is proud to call the Coachella Valley home.
E-mail Andrew: ajohnston@kmir.com
By: News Staff
February 20, 2016
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