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Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Created and assigned digital videos for inclusion in CBC News stories and lineups. Codified digital video best practices in a methodical, approachable document and educated colleagues across CBC News on how to edit and package video to ensure high standards and accessibility for online audiences. Employed an encouraging and empathetic approach to leadership while effectively multitasking and making informed editorial decisions in high-pressure situations for text and video stories.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Collaborated with colleagues across CBC News’s regional bureaus to ensure an array of stories reached a national audience and met a consistent standard. Used qualitative and quantitative analysis to create innovative approaches to storytelling and ensure that all content on the website was approachable, nuanced and fair. Mentored new writers and liaised with other producers and executives to ensure thoughtful and accurate reporting.

Toronto, Canada Area

Contributed insightful coverage of breaking news stories and in-depth features on domestic and international issues. Adeptly filled a variety of roles within the newsroom — including as senior producer, overnight producer and copy editor — and provided live coverage of the 2019 Canadian federal election and 2020 U.S. election. Helped launch and curate the daily Coronavirus Brief newsletter and trained writers on how to use video and text-editing programs.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Produced and aggregated daily content for CBC News’s social media accounts as well as for The National and Marketplace, coordinated and hosted interactive broadcasts using Facebook Live, YouTube and Periscope, wrote scripts for text-on-video (TOV) treatments and curated the daily Morning Brief newsletter.

East York, Ontario, Canada

Taught course on copy editing to students in the public relations and corporate communications post-graduate program at Centennial College. Instructed class on best practices for editing text, how to utilize the Canadian Press style guide and the importance of critical thinking, attention to detail and clear, concise writing. Encouraged participation during classroom sessions and fostered a supportive, engaging learning environment.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Responsible for digital coverage of professional, Olympic and Paralympic sports ranging from writing breaking news and investigative pieces to radio syndication, athlete profiles, unique social stories and editing features. Reported live from the 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco, led social media coverage of the 2016 Calgary Stampede and helped train interns and new writers in the newsroom.

Halifax, Canada Area

Provided insightful commentary for a wide array of sports, including soccer tournaments, baseball games, rugby matches and Atlantic University Sport (AUS) and Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association (ACAA) coverage. Featured as a rugby analyst on Bell Aliant’s televised game of the week and assisted in the development of broadcasting programs at local universities.

Halifax, Canada Area

Contributed informative analysis and experiential insight for ACAA men’s and women’s basketball and women’s volleyball as well as the 2015 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association national badminton championships in Halifax.

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