He is a Ph.D. candidate in Newhouse, studying mass communication and specializing in public relations, social media, and digital technologies. Johnson was previously a research assistant to Pamela Shoemaker, as well as director of marketing and interactive communications at CNY Multinational Liaison Club. He was an administrative assistant for the Syracuse University London Program, as well, where he blogged about his experiences overseas. In addition to teaching at Newhouse, Johnson is a consultant in public relations and digital/social media at PR Johnson, where he works with local businesses in areas such as web development, social media, and marketing.