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Toronto, On, Ca

- Creating galleries and slideshows, writing and researching articles, and other digital content related to the lifestyle, entertainment and pop culture spaces. - Collaborating with media outlets and other stakeholders on branded content pieces.- Editing, proofreading, fact-checking and formatting galleries, articles, website copy and recipe content.- Conducting interviews with industry experts in a range of fields, including mental health professionals and food industry… Show more - Creating galleries and slideshows, writing and researching articles, and other digital content related to the lifestyle, entertainment and pop culture spaces. - Collaborating with media outlets and other stakeholders on branded content pieces.- Editing, proofreading, fact-checking and formatting galleries, articles, website copy and recipe content.- Conducting interviews with industry experts in a range of fields, including mental health professionals and food industry innovators.- Entertainment and lifestyle reporting, including TV show recaps, columns, interviews, news items and list/gallery features.- Content audits ahead of website redesigns and migrations.- Optimizing content for SEO, and ensuring all images are ADA compliant. Researching trends for potential content pieces.Current outlets: Paste Magazine (2022- present), HGTV Canada (2020 - present), Slice.ca (2019 - present), Food Network Canada (2017 - present), and Worldwide Boat (2015 - present).Former outlets include: ZoomerRadio and Classical 96.3 in Toronto (2016 - 2022), Looper (2021), Hypable (2019 - 2020), History Canada (2018 - 2019), TV Fanatic (2017 - 2018), Revelist (2016),Showcase (2011 - 2015), Huffington Post Canada Entertainment (2013 - 2014), MSN Canada Entertainment (2012), Fancast/Xfinity (2009 - 2010), and Campus X Magazine (2005 - 2006). Show less

- Writing articles about television and news related to television, including interviews with talent.- Managing the backend of the site via WordPress, including redesigns and updates.- Establishing relationships with networks/streamers, and connecting contributors with publicity teams.- Building social media presence, creating social content and handling updates. - Overseeing assignments for a remote, distributed team and editing content before publishing.- Attending… Show more - Writing articles about television and news related to television, including interviews with talent.- Managing the backend of the site via WordPress, including redesigns and updates.- Establishing relationships with networks/streamers, and connecting contributors with publicity teams.- Building social media presence, creating social content and handling updates. - Overseeing assignments for a remote, distributed team and editing content before publishing.- Attending industry events, conferences, set visits and press junkets. - Participating in panels at industry events as a moderator and panelist. - Guesting on radio shows and podcasts in Canada and the U.S. Show less

Toronto, On And Austin, Tx

- Hosting and producing a podcast celebrating women working in television, including guest bookings.- Editing episodes using Audacity, uploading them to Libsyn, and creating blog posts via WordPress.- Managing audio content via Libsyn and website content via WordPress, including redesigns and updates.- Creating and posting social media content for Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using Canva and Headliner.- Attending networking and industry events.- Moderating panels at… Show more - Hosting and producing a podcast celebrating women working in television, including guest bookings.- Editing episodes using Audacity, uploading them to Libsyn, and creating blog posts via WordPress.- Managing audio content via Libsyn and website content via WordPress, including redesigns and updates.- Creating and posting social media content for Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using Canva and Headliner.- Attending networking and industry events.- Moderating panels at JFL42's ComedyCon in Toronto. Show less

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Worked with theHub, Walmart Canada's award-winning content marketing team.- Reviewed existing content, fixed broken links and suggested updates. - Conducted research and content analysis as part of quarterly content planning, using tools like Contentsqare, SEMrush and Google Analytics.- Wrote, edited and published content refreshes using WordPress.- Rewrote existing articles and content to improve the usefulness of content, and ensured products and references were up to… Show more - Worked with theHub, Walmart Canada's award-winning content marketing team.- Reviewed existing content, fixed broken links and suggested updates. - Conducted research and content analysis as part of quarterly content planning, using tools like Contentsqare, SEMrush and Google Analytics.- Wrote, edited and published content refreshes using WordPress.- Rewrote existing articles and content to improve the usefulness of content, and ensured products and references were up to date.- Prepared for content planning meetings and fleshed out the quarterly content calendar.- Created assignment briefs for freelancer content.- Reviewed high-performing content and identified out-of-stock items that needed to be replaced.- Made home page and Recipe Centre updates.- Examined analytics and user testing to prioritize areas of improvement.- Liaised with designers and translators to see content through to publish. Show less

- Worked as part of a remote, distributed team that included content, marketing and DevOps.- Created commentary for streaming content using a proprietary Chrome extension.- Developed relationships with potential content creators, talent, and industry experts.- Wrote blog posts focusing on Netflix releases, curated lists of recommendations, and conducted interviews with both on and off-screen talent. - Built blog content in WordPress, and adapted select posts into video content… Show more - Worked as part of a remote, distributed team that included content, marketing and DevOps.- Created commentary for streaming content using a proprietary Chrome extension.- Developed relationships with potential content creators, talent, and industry experts.- Wrote blog posts focusing on Netflix releases, curated lists of recommendations, and conducted interviews with both on and off-screen talent. - Built blog content in WordPress, and adapted select posts into video content via Lumen5.- Created Instagram posts and stories, including interactive elements.- Handled promotion and networking at industry and fan events, including Instagram updates.- Researched creators and influencers for onboarding opportunities.- Curated content for a mobile app, live-tweeted select TV series from the official Wiretap Twitter account, and developed content for Tumblr. Show less

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Worked as part of the hybrid/remote Digital Lifestyle team.- Created content including galleries, talent interviews, and articles for FoodNetwork.ca, Slice.ca, and History.ca via WordPress and Ektron. - Managed the database of recipes for FoodNetwork.ca via RecipeTracker, including uploading and tracking new content.- Assisted with building freelancer content in WordPress, including copyediting, proofreading and fact-checking along with photo sourcing and editing. -… Show more - Worked as part of the hybrid/remote Digital Lifestyle team.- Created content including galleries, talent interviews, and articles for FoodNetwork.ca, Slice.ca, and History.ca via WordPress and Ektron. - Managed the database of recipes for FoodNetwork.ca via RecipeTracker, including uploading and tracking new content.- Assisted with building freelancer content in WordPress, including copyediting, proofreading and fact-checking along with photo sourcing and editing. - Collaborated with the editors, web producers, digital strategists and social teams on brainstorming sessions, pitch meetings, and creating/updating content calendars. Show less

- Curated content for the Whipclip mobile app.- Wrote blog posts.- Created clip distribution lists.- Completed special projects as assigned.

- Recorded a weekly TV podcast with two other female TV critics.- Researched and prepared content for each show.- Managed social media accounts (Twitter and Facebook) and the website.- Promoted the podcast at events in the Toronto area.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Managed calendars, booked meetings, processed expenses, and handled phones.- Made travel arrangements, including flights, hotels and car services.- Assisted with writing, editing and researching client profiles.- Organized small and large-scale conference calls, interviews with candidates, internal meetings and client meetings, including room bookings and catering.- Created, compiled and updated various tracking spreadsheets, reports and databases.

Toronto, Canada Area

- Coordinated and scheduled advertising agency supplied creative using CBSI and WideOrbit systems.- Generated weekly client status reports for account executives.- Edited supplied scripts and audio for time or content.- Assembled and reconciled commercial logs, and input contracts.

- Interviewed, hired and managed a staff of 10-15 contributors.- Coordinated assignments and managed the team of writers and photographers.- Edited all articles prior to publication.- Represented/promoted the magazine at industry conferences/events.- Built relationships with record labels, publicists, promoters and bands.- Wrote reviews, band interviews, and features.

- Created or edited event/venue listings using a content management system.- Ensured each listing was accurate before publishing it to the website.- Researched venues and events in assigned markets.- Completed special projects as assigned.

Toronto, Canada Area

- Input radio, television, print and online media buys.- Supported all media buying and planning staff.- Created and generated reports.- Set up codes for clients, brands, campaigns and media providers.- Input ratings information after each BBM book was released.- Trained new employees on Adtraq Advertising Management Software.- Reconciled invoices from television and radio stations across Canada and the US.- Filled out discrepancy reports and processed credits.-… Show more - Input radio, television, print and online media buys.- Supported all media buying and planning staff.- Created and generated reports.- Set up codes for clients, brands, campaigns and media providers.- Input ratings information after each BBM book was released.- Trained new employees on Adtraq Advertising Management Software.- Reconciled invoices from television and radio stations across Canada and the US.- Filled out discrepancy reports and processed credits.- Liaised with accounts receivable departments of Canadian and American television stations, radio stations, publications, and online providers. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

- Assisted the Vice President of Corporate Affairs.- Made travel arrangements and processed expense reports.- Occasionally supported the Corporate Affairs team at press conferences.- Managed departmental budgets and accounts.- Processed invoices and cheque requisitions.- Managed a database of VIP card holders, which included ordering new cards and following up on card related issues.- Processed donation requests upon approval.- Coordinated a bi-monthly Chairman's… Show more - Assisted the Vice President of Corporate Affairs.- Made travel arrangements and processed expense reports.- Occasionally supported the Corporate Affairs team at press conferences.- Managed departmental budgets and accounts.- Processed invoices and cheque requisitions.- Managed a database of VIP card holders, which included ordering new cards and following up on card related issues.- Processed donation requests upon approval.- Coordinated a bi-monthly Chairman's Breakfast, which included drafting agendas, obtaining employee service awards, securing raffle prizes, and making catering arrangements. Show less

Certificate, Professional Copyediting, Proofreading, And Fact-Checking

Completed Fact-Checking for Accuracy. Completed Digital Copyediting.

Certificate, Social Media Marketing

Certificate, Radio Broadcasting

Ba, English