Caroline O'Neill
OTTAWA,ON
Summary
A limited term appointment instructor with Carleton University’s Bachelor Media Production and Design. A two-time Canadian Screen Award nominated journalist with experience producing national political television. Accepted into Carleton University’s Master of Journalism program with advanced standing. I have experience working internationally in both Washington, D.C. and Sri Lanka.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Instructor
Carleton University’s Bachelor of Media Production and Design
01.2021 - Current
- I am currently an LTA instructor teaching visual communication, civic engagement and social media to Bachelor of Media Production and Design students in Carleton University’s School of Journalism and Communication.
- Developed the curriculum for the Bachelor of Media Production and Design’s first Storytelling and Social Media course.
- Write lectures, book guest speakers and host weekly office hours.
Freelance Journalist
Freelance
06.2013 - Current
- Bylines include iPolitics, CMAJ News, and edible Ottawa
- Researched at the Library of Congress for the University of Georgia’s UnCivil War series.
Chase Producer
CTV News Channel’s Power Play with Vassy Kapelos
09.2020 - 08.2023
- Booked guests, researched topics and wrote scripts for CTV’s flagship political news show
- Live-tweeted and edited video clips during CTV News Channel’s Power Play, posted videos to Instagram and wrote Facebook posts
- Wrote video articles about news made during Power Play interviews
- Nominated for a 2022 Canadian Screen Award for Best Talk Program or Series.
Morning News Reporter/Political Analyst
95.7 ELMNT FM
06.2018 - 09.2020
- Reported on Indigenous and national news for the radio station’s morning show
- Provided Parliament Hill updates and political analysis on the network’s daily current affairs show Moment of Truth
- Posted relevant content on ELMNT’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts.
Panelist
Nation to Nation
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided political analysis on federal policy as it intersected with Indigenous peoples and communities.
Communications Assistant
Ontario Public Service
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Wrote housebook notes for the Treasury Board President to reference during Question Period
- Conducted market and content analysis on the Centre for Leadership and Learning’s internal communications.
Communications Advisor
Hambantota District Chamber of Commerce
07.2016 - 09.2016
- Created a social media toolkit to help the Chamber communicate with English language sponsors
- Edited over one hundred pages of text for the Chamber website to create messaging about the environmental and economic impacts of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami.
Communications Coordinator
Syntax Strategic
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Created social media plans for a variety of clients including Algonquins of Ontario, Tomlinson and TedxKanata.
Social Media Intern
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Managed the Museum’s social media platforms with a combined 300,000 following
- Edited videos for social media campaigns
- Wrote social media copy for the release on a report declaring the persecution of Yazidi peoples as a genocide.
Education
Master of Journalism -
Carleton University
04.2026
Combined Honours Degree in Journalism and Human Rights -
Carleton University
06.2017
Economics for Journalists -
Fraser Institute
Vancouver05.2017
Skills
- Adaptive Learning
- Online Teaching
- Student Engagement
- Political Reporting
- Writing and editing
- Breaking News Coverage
Awards and Grants
Ontario Graduate Scholarship
Awarded for the 2024-2025 academic year
Nominated - 2024 Canadian Screen Award
Best Political News Program or Series
(Nominated as a chase producer)
Government of Canada Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Connections Grant
Collaborator
I am part of a team that won a SSHRC Connections Grant to plan Journalism and AI: An Industry Roundtable
Awarded in 2024
Canadian Screen Award Nomination
Best Talk Program or Series
2022
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Hobbies
Competitive Irish Dancer
- Placed 11th in the first Eastern Canadian adult premiere competition
- Successfully completed grades 1-6 during the Irish Dancing Commission's examinations.
Timeline
Contract Instructor
Carleton University’s Bachelor of Media Production and Design
01.2021 - Current
Chase Producer
CTV News Channel’s Power Play with Vassy Kapelos
09.2020 - 08.2023
Panelist
Nation to Nation
10.2019 - 03.2020
Morning News Reporter/Political Analyst
95.7 ELMNT FM
06.2018 - 09.2020
Communications Assistant
Ontario Public Service
07.2017 - 06.2018
Communications Advisor
Hambantota District Chamber of Commerce
07.2016 - 09.2016
Communications Coordinator
Syntax Strategic
01.2016 - 07.2016
Social Media Intern
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
09.2015 - 12.2015
Freelance Journalist
Freelance
06.2013 - Current
Master of Journalism -
Carleton University
Combined Honours Degree in Journalism and Human Rights -
Carleton University
Economics for Journalists -
Fraser Institute
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