Deon Johnson

Deon Johnson is an experienced technical professional in the broadcasting industry, currently serving as a Technical Director and Robotic Camera Engineer at NewsNation since October 2022. Prior experience includes a five-year tenure at Big Ten Network, where roles encompassed Co-Pilot/Assistant Director, Studio DreamCatcher Operator, Ticker Operator, and Production Assistant from August 2017 to December 2023. Additional positions include Ticker Operator at Marquee Sports Network and Video Board Replay Operator for the Chicago Cubs. Deon Johnson also has experience as a Camera/Graphics Operator at WCIA and a Utility at Big Ten Network, with earlier roles as Camera Operator and Replay Operator with Fighting Illini Productions. Education was completed at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.