Celina Aalders
Halifax,
Summary
Driven and dynamic news reporter with a track record of delivering compelling stories across television, radio and online platforms. Proficient in conducting thorough research and interviews, while always maintaining balance, accuracy, empathy and professionalism. Strong on-air presence with a sincere passion for storytelling.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Reporter/Editor
CBC Nova Scotia
05.2022 - Current
- Create original journalism stories for television, radio and online platforms.
- Cover breaking news events for all platforms meeting tight deadlines, while maintaining accuracy and balance.
- Conduct interviews with various sources including government officials, advocates, service providers and community members.
- Collaborate with producers and editors to deliver engaging stories that will capture and inform the audience.
- Develop a network of contacts, maintaining credible and professional relationships.
- Pitch well researched and refined story ideas in daily meetings.
- Edit digital copy, audio and video.
- Deliver reports in a clear, concise and empathetic manner for on-camera and radio broadcasts.
- Adhere to CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices.
Associate Producer, Information Morning (Backfill)
CBC Nova Scotia
10.2023 - Current
- Pitch original and refined story ideas for radio broadcast.
- Arrange interviews for the show and pre-interview sources.
- Chase and arrange interviews for breaking news events.
- Write radio scripts for host.
- Meet tight deadlines.
- Edit audio interviews.
- Direct Maritime Connection radio broadcast on Sundays.
Director, Information Morning (Backfill)
CBC Nova Scotia
01.2024 - Current
- Oversee Information Morning's radio broadcast, ensuring it runs smoothly and all interviews meet strict timelines.
- Adapt show on the fly to incorporate breaking news stories.
- Vet all scripts and make adjustments as needed.
- Edit audio and scripts during the show to ensure its meeting time constraints.
- Communicate with host, technician, traffic reporter, weather reporter and sports reporter throughout the show to ensure all parties are working together.
- Co-ordinate live phone and in-studio interviews, ensuring the interviewee is comfortable and ready to go on air.
- Fulfill after-show duties like content tracking, archiving scripts, pitching stories for the following day, writing Community Contact segments and overseeing the Art 'n Soul column.
Actor for TV and Film
Sky Talent Group, Ltd.
09.2008 - Current
Customer Service Representative (Summer Student)
Access Nova Scotia
07.2018 - 08.2021
Tutor, Campus Ambassador, Residence Assistant
Mount Allison University
09.2018 - 05.2022
Server, Hostess, Cashier and Busser
The Keg Steakhouse, Montana's And Cavicchi's
11.2015 - 08.2021
Education
Master of Media in Journalism And Communication -
Western University
London, ON10.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Mount Allison University
Sackville, NB05.2022
Skills
- Writing for television, radio and online platforms
- Video, audio and copy editing
- Television and radio broadcasting
- Field reporting and breaking news
- Story pitching
- Conducting interviews
- Proficient in Polopoly, Media Central, Dalet, iNews, Canadian Press style, Google, Microsoft and Adobe software
- Fact-checking and maintaining balance
Languages
English
French (Intermediate)
Timeline
Director, Information Morning (Backfill)
CBC Nova Scotia
01.2024 - Current
Associate Producer, Information Morning (Backfill)
CBC Nova Scotia
10.2023 - Current
Reporter/Editor
CBC Nova Scotia
05.2022 - Current
Tutor, Campus Ambassador, Residence Assistant
Mount Allison University
09.2018 - 05.2022
Customer Service Representative (Summer Student)
Access Nova Scotia
07.2018 - 08.2021
Server, Hostess, Cashier and Busser
The Keg Steakhouse, Montana's And Cavicchi's
11.2015 - 08.2021
Actor for TV and Film
Sky Talent Group, Ltd.
09.2008 - Current
Master of Media in Journalism And Communication -
Western University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Mount Allison University