Melissa Raftis Email & Phone Number

Ottawa, On, Ca

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Ottawa, Canada Area

Writes executive-level speeches, talking points and remarks delivered to international, national and internal audiences. Develops communications plans and tools for key corporate initiatives to support the CNSC’s programs, activities and priorities.Provides strategic client-focused communications support and advice for complex files including the President’s Office and the Directorate of Regulatory Improvement and Major Projects Management (DRIMPM). Awards: Bravo Award in… Show more Writes executive-level speeches, talking points and remarks delivered to international, national and internal audiences. Develops communications plans and tools for key corporate initiatives to support the CNSC’s programs, activities and priorities.Provides strategic client-focused communications support and advice for complex files including the President’s Office and the Directorate of Regulatory Improvement and Major Projects Management (DRIMPM). Awards: Bravo Award in recognition of strength, professionalism, calm disposition and quick thinking when working on complex files with high-visibility. Show less

Ottawa, Canada Area

Develop and execute communications plans for national CAP campaigns including the 2018 CAP Congress, International Day of Light Canada, and the annual Art of Physics Competition. Maintain and update English and French content on the CAP’s external website. Respond to media requests and coordinate interviews with prominent Canadian physicists including Nobel Laureate Art McDonald. Grow membership through promoting CAP initiatives to academic and non-academic physicists.Write and… Show more Develop and execute communications plans for national CAP campaigns including the 2018 CAP Congress, International Day of Light Canada, and the annual Art of Physics Competition. Maintain and update English and French content on the CAP’s external website. Respond to media requests and coordinate interviews with prominent Canadian physicists including Nobel Laureate Art McDonald. Grow membership through promoting CAP initiatives to academic and non-academic physicists.Write and edit e-blasts, monthly newsletters, and social media posts updating membership and followers about CAP activities. Show less

Ottawa, Canada Area

St. Catharines

Supports the communication of various corporate initiatives including Niagara Health’s 2016-2026 Strategic Plan. Researches, interviews and writes stories for the Communications Department produced publication Niagara Health Now.Writes, edits and distributes media releases and memos on a variety of hospital-related subject matter including new physician recruits and recognizing excellence within the organization. Shoots, writes and edits videos for internal and external… Show more Supports the communication of various corporate initiatives including Niagara Health’s 2016-2026 Strategic Plan. Researches, interviews and writes stories for the Communications Department produced publication Niagara Health Now.Writes, edits and distributes media releases and memos on a variety of hospital-related subject matter including new physician recruits and recognizing excellence within the organization. Shoots, writes and edits videos for internal and external purposes.Maintains and updates content on Niagara Health's external website. Show less

Chch Tv

Fill in anchor and producer for News Now and CHCH Evening News on CHCH TV.Shoot, edit, voice, and appear in reports for CHCH Evening News at 6 and 11.Appear in live on-location reports on a variety of issues in the Toronto, Hamilton, Halton, Niagara Region on CHCH News Now and News Now Midday.Conduct interviews, field produce, write, research and initiate story ideas.September 2011 & 2012: Host "TIFF - The Stars Come Out" a 30 minute special airing on CHCH TV

Write local, national, international, entertainment, and business stories for News Now.Line-up newscasts for Morning Live and News Now as Line-up Editor.

Produce and co-host weekly news magazine "The Edition"Produce daily news magazine "The 411"Train volunteers to read and produce hourly news updatesVoice PSA's

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba (Hons), Political Science

Advanced Diploma, Journalism - Print And Broadcast

Activities and Societies: Awards: 2010 Journalism Gold Andy Award: highest level of recognition/achievement 2010 Dean's List 2008-2009.

Credits Toward Ba Honours, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Studied: Politics of the European Union; Swedish Politics; Intersecting Identities and Collective Action.