Ross Arbour Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Greater Toronto Area, Canada

Writer for CTV National News with Lisa LaFlamme, Canada's number one newscast. Write copy, voiceovers, intros to reporter pieces, and headlines to the high standards of the network's flagship newscast. Entrusted with informing Canadians on many of the biggest stories. Occasional broadcast producer, a senior role overseeing all aspects of the newscast.From Apr. 2022 to Aug. 2023: left to do freelance and contract work (see other experience below). Returned from Aug. 2023: Writer for CTV National News with Omar Sachedina, CTV National News with Heather Butts, and CTV National News with Sandie Rinaldo. Demonstrated adaptability with the launch of Canada's newest network newscast, in the 5:30 p.m. time slot.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Lineup editor for CTV National News with Sandie Rinaldo. Part of the team putting the show together, and keeping it to time. Write copy, voiceovers, intros to reporter pieces, and headlines to the standards of the network's flagship newscast. Sometimes write and produce full packages. Occasional broadcast producer, a senior role responsible for all aspects of the newscast.

Toronto, Canada Area

Decide, along with the show's senior staff, the order, length and treatment of all stories in the rundown. High degree of editorial responsibility in the demanding environment of hourly shows. Assign a team of writers, edit copy, and contribute writing as needed. Sift through a large volume of material from affiliates and bureaus, foreign networks, and wire services.

Toronto, Canada Area

Writer for CTV News Channel, the 24-hour specialty news network of Canada's largest private broadcaster. Write anchor copy and select accompanying visuals and sound. Assignments include copy, voiceovers, clips, intros, reporter packs, graphics, bumpers and headlines. Meet hourly deadlines inherent to the always-on-air format.

Toronto, Canada Area

Publish reporter items to web from local affiliates, CTV News Channel and CTV National News. Write web captions for CTV National News, including a title that entices website visitors to watch, a description that captures the story's essence in only 140 characters, and a thumbnail that's a visual representation of the story in one frame. Extensive use of Polopoly CMS.

Remote

Research, write, and proofread scripts, and edit multitrack audio, to make history's epic voyages of discovery come to life on The Explorers Podcast. Contributed episodes about space, and the show reached the number one history podcast on Apple, with a recommendation from SpaceX founder Elon Musk.

Longueuil, Quebec, Canada

Communications Officer in strategic communications and planning, primarily supporting the activities of the Space Exploration division. Write news releases, web pages, videos, and social media posts pertaining to human spaceflight (Canada's astronaut program), the Artemis II lunar mission (the first Canadian to venture to the Moon), the International Space Station, the James Webb Space Telescope, Earth observation satellites, and more. (90-day contract)

Orillia, Ontario, Canada

Help library patrons with bespoke recommendations of informational and recreational reading materials. Promote library collection with innovative displays, newsletters, and news releases. Contribute to a lifelong love of literature and learning. (Short-term contract)

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Teaching Assistant for Introduction to News Studies (NNS 101). Mark students’ work and occasionally lead class discussions. The course helps students become thoughtful consumers of journalism, and familiarizes them with Canada's media landscape.

Toronto, Ontario

Writer for CBC's flagship nightly newscast, The National, hosted by Peter Mansbridge. Write reporter intros, copy, and voiceovers to the highest standards of the network.

Toronto, Ontario

Assemble reporter items from the field, compiling elements in Toronto for the finished report. Produce interviews on-set that supplement and provide context to daily news. As a digital producer for CBC's flagship nightly newscast, publish content to The National's website and social media platforms, expanding audience reach beyond television to bring stories to Canadians online.

Vancouver, British Columbia

Write voiceovers, promos, live looks, reporter intros, and reporter hits for Canada's #1 news channel. Create lower thirds and graphics. Select strongest video and edit for air. Write, banner, and edit several stories under tight deadlines and in breaking news situations, using iNews, VizRT and MediaCentral in concert. Writer on 2015 federal election network special.

Toronto, Ontario

Produce interviews with key newsmakers for Canada's #1 news channel. Develop insightful lines of questioning while exercising editorial judgement to balance coverage of sensitive issues. Coordinate all the elements required for producing a live television interview start to finish: identify guests, chase, book research, camera resources, visuals elements, storytelling elements, lower thirds, and briefing the host with relevant background information. Manage and meet fluid deadlines inherent to the "always on-air" format.

Toronto, Ontario

Assist the editorial team in day to day operations of CBC's flagship nightly newscast, The National. Work with writers, editors and producers to fulfill any general requirements to the exacting standards of the flagship program. Write and cut voiceovers and reporter intros. Write the daily markets report and the accompanying graphics board displaying the day's closing numbers. Operate the teleprompter, working effectively and professionally in the precise environment of a control room. Find compelling visuals for headlines, which hook viewers at the start of the hour. Contributed to a special edition that won the Canadian Screen Award for Best News Special.

Toronto, Ontario

UK Study Ambassador based at the British Consulate in Toronto. Identify, develop and deliver innovative ways to promote UK education to Canadians, including a virtual fair, where participants interact online directly with representatives from UK universities. Led a debrief following the fair that was recognized as best practice globally. Developed and executed social media strategy to build the British Council's online presence in Canada, which significantly boosted followers. Organize networking events for UK alumnus and business leaders in Canada.

Toronto, Ontario

Prepare order and format of stories for Ryerson's daily newscast, Ryersonian TV. Vet scripts and edit video. Write articles for The Ryersonian newspaper and Ryersonian.ca website. Member of The Ryersonian podcast.

Toronto, Ontario

Work on Canada's #1 breaking news channel. Chase and book guests for live interviews. Use visual resources archive, crew items, and news feeds (e.g. Reuters, Canadian Press) to cut clips and b-roll visuals with Avid Instinct. Research background information for the Breaking News Desk. Interview members of the public on topical subjects for "streeters".

Richmond Hill, Ontario

Founding member of a panel established to liaison between the newspaper and community. Contributed to panel’s monthly editorial. Organized municipal election debate.

Markham, Ontario

Write articles for the Markham Economist & Sun Newspaper and other York Region Media Group newspapers. Conduct phone or email interviews or use press releases to write community news and features.

Richmond Hill, Ontario

Contribute to the development of new programs to attract youth to the library.

Richmond Hill, Ontario

Prepare articles under a deadline for print publication (library newspaper). Cover a variety of topics targeted at students and youth library users.

Bachelor Of Journalism, Faculty Of Communication And Design

Lineup editor of Ryerson's daily campus newscast; Volunteer at RISExC (Ryerson's international exchange program to welcome inbound.

Journalism

International exchange student, study abroad in Edinburgh, Scotland

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

-Honour Roll recipient -Computer Engineering award for top student in class -Construction Technology award for top student in class -World.