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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, ON
10.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Mount Allison University
Sackville, NB
05.2022

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
Celina Aalders