Award-winning journalist, digital producer and media professional with 15 years of experience at CTV Atlantic. A reliable worker with excellent communication skills and a track record of creating high-quality content. Detail-oriented and skilled multitasker. A team leader and a team player. Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Work History
Digital Producer/Social Media Manager
15 Years 10 Months
CTV Atlantic | 01.2011 - Current
Lead and manage CTV Atlantic's digital news team
Participate in daily story meetings with news team to determine which content will be covered on TV and online
Assign, edit, write and publish content to website, social media
Conduct interviews
Manage and monitor social media accounts
Promote digital content, news programming, CTV brand on social media
Production Assistant/Autocue Operator
10 Months
CTV Atlantic | 05.2008 - 03.2009
Worked with producer to build and fill show
Ensured newscast was timed properly
Wrote and printed scripts for hosts and anchors
Printed and delivered run sheets to production crew
Worked in control room during live shows, rolled teleprompter for hosts and anchors
Audio Assistant
IWK Foundation-IWK Telethon
Worked for IWK Telethon for Children for 10 years
Assisted audio technician in control room/satellite truck during broadcast
Summer Cruiser Representative
3 Months
CKEC Radio (now 94.1 The Breeze) | 05.2005 - 08.2005
Drove 'summer cruiser' for CKEC Radio for two summers, working as reporter and spokesperson for station
Attended and reported live from various events and remotes in Pictou County
Interacted with public and promoted radio station through giveaways
Education
Bachelor of Journalism (Honours)
University of King's College | Halifax, NS | 04.2008
Skills
Verbal and written communication
Creating and editing content
Relationship management
Project management
Social media management
Brand promotion
Media relations
Meeting deadlines
Multitasking
Attention to detail
Work ethic
Awards
Bell Bravo Award, 01/2021
Delivered "outstanding and virtually non-stop digital news"
Bell's most prestigious employee recognition award
Volunteer Experience
Social Media Manager, Christmas Daddies Telethon, Halifax, NS
Volunteered with Christmas Daddies Telethon for 10 years
Promoted telethon on CTV Atlantic website and social media pages
Managed telethon's social media accounts, pushed out content during event
Wrote and published telethon content on CTV Atlantic website