CP Style
Abby Luciano
Journalist
Surrey,B.C.
Summary
Learner, writer, ambitious
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
News Researcher
CBC/Radio-Canada
06.2024 - Current
- 12 week internship with CBC Vancouver writing and producing web, radio and TV news under tight deadlines.
- Research, interview and write stories under deadline.
- Write scripts for radio and TV hosts.
- Edit audio and video under tight deadlines for programming.
- Collaborate with multiple journalists to produce news for different platforms.
Editor-in-Chief
The Runner - Polytechnic Ink Publishing Society
4 2023 - 05.2024
- Oversaw, trained and developed writers and editors to optimize production and quality of work.
- Established editorial direction and publication policies, procedures and monitored and maintained functional consistency.
- Led editorial, graphics, and other meetings to maintain a flow of written and video journalism daily.
- Fact-check and edit articles to ensure quality before publication.
- Attend monthly board meetings to share with students updates about the newspaper, listened to opinions and perspectives to enhance publication.
- Represented and promoted publication at campus events and conferences.
Student Research Assistant
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data on the history of KPU.
- Interviewed sources for pieces and fact-checked information to create accurate work.
- Worked as a team to meet multiple deadlines under a quick time frame.
Managing Editor
The Runner - Polytechnic Ink Publishing Society
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Oversaw compliance with style guide, editorial guidelines and brand identity throughout entire publication.
- Edited long and short-form content in a quick timeframe to meet deadlines.
- Researched and organized facts and sources.
- Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions.
Community Reporter
The Runner - Polytechnic Ink Publishing Society
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Researched and organized facts and sources.
- Collaborated with other writers and team members for new ideas and strategies.
- Interviewed sources for pieces and fact-checked information to create accurate work.
- Wrote high-quality content under quick deadline requirements with a captivating and authentic approach.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey, B.C. 05.2001 -
Skills
Great researching skills
Familiarity with SEO
Networking and relationship building
Flexible & adaptable in situations
Leadership Skills
CP Style
Software
Photography
Video
Audacity
Accomplishments
- John Reiss Award for contributions in student journalism, 2024
- Surrey Now-Leader Endowed Scholarship, 2023
- Corus Radio Journalism Bursary, 2023
- Emerging Journalist Bursary Award, 2023
- Student Journalism Award, Jack Webster Foundation, 2021
Interests
Investigative
Culture
Music
Politics
Timeline
News Researcher
CBC/Radio-Canada
06.2024 - Current
Student Research Assistant
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
09.2022 - 05.2024
Managing Editor
The Runner - Polytechnic Ink Publishing Society
07.2022 - 03.2023
Community Reporter
The Runner - Polytechnic Ink Publishing Society
08.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
05.2001 -
Editor-in-Chief
The Runner - Polytechnic Ink Publishing Society
4 2023 - 05.2024