Nadia Scott Email and Phone Number

- Lead copy edited on multiple educational projects, including curriculum materials for the Government of Nunavut and the Canadian Space Agency- Assisted in the creation of issues of Root & STEM, a print and online magazine supporting K-12 educators in teaching digital skills, with a focus on highlighting the voices and stories of Indigenous writers, artists, educators, and more - Copy edited, proofread, and fact-checked all written copy in Root & STEM issues- Organized several Root & STEM materials including roster of contributors, Indigenous creators, subscription list, editorial calendar, and more - Maintained connections with magazine contributors, regularly conducting outreach for upcoming opportunities - Researched and wrote pieces for Root & STEM, including 1,200 and 1,500 word features - Researched and developed story ideas, with focus on finding and supporting Indigenous storytelling on topics of science, health, technology, and more- Co-wrote scripts for a broadcasted show called Silaturvaluk, in partnership with UvagutTV, Canada’s first Inuktut language TV channel; travelled to Iqaluit, Nunavut to help produce an episode of the show, highlighting the work, wisdom, and talents of local Inuit Elders/artists; worked with Inuk translator in adapting the scripts for Inuktut language television; learned vital knowledge directly from Inuk Elders on traditions, practices, and lifestyle that helped inform the show’s creation as well as overall understanding of the culture

- Copy edited press releases in a fast-paced newsroom, including OPP briefs, news from local organizations, township and event news, and more- Utilized and maintained content management system for all three websites- Posted and edited traffic and weather notices for all coverage areas- Ensured all posts met journalistic standards, delivered eye-catching and localized SEO, Canadian Press Style guidelines, and Metroland standards - Assisted managing, online, and news editors in several needs including maintaining online events calendar, filing for print editions, copy editing, and more - Participated in Metroland’s Indigenous Awareness Action Committee

- Fact-checked pieces for Chatelaine's print magazines- Verified research and quotations from sources, connected with PR contacts, and line edited to ensure clean copy

- Researched and wrote online pieces for chatelaine.com - Worked in WordPress to build pieces for the site (image/gallery formatting, SEO development) - Generated story ideas- Proofread digital pieces- Maximized SEO for online stories