Recent graduate with interests in media, communications, journalism and arts and entertainment. Experience working in both daily news and corporate communications. Work and study experience in three different countries. Fluency in French and English with basic knowledge of Norwegian. Looking to venture into freelance writing, research, or social media consulting in various Canadian or international markets.
Working side-by-side with Ghanaian journalists on human rights stories.
Teaching workshops on basic journalism skills.
Researching and writing a human rights toolkit as a resource for journalists at Diamond FM.
Reporting traffic and weather for News 95.7.
Writing features for The Chronicle Herald, The Coast and Xtra.ca.
Reporting and blogging for OpenFile Halifax.
Researching and pitching magazine features and radio documentaries to various outlets.
Shadowing and assisting reporters, video journalists and cameramen.
Writing and editing stories.
Reporting on provincial and municipal politics, crime and general interest stories.
•Collecting and analyzing budget material for MLA speaking notes.
• Preparing information for members’ statements, press releases and outreach materials.
• Researching and compiling notes on energy, post-secondary education and arts and culture.
•Researching and pitching developing stories to the managing editor.
• Writing and editing four to five stories and briefs a day.
Researching and writing copy for online and quarterly print publications.
Maintaining product and client information and media in databases.
Managing projects related to social networking and web market research.
Viewing, editing and converting digital media for use on web.
Marketing international programs to students through presentations and campus outreach.
Planning and staffing promotional events and tables on campus.
Liaising between student volunteers, prospective students, office staff and university instructors.