Danielle Reid
Woodbridge,Ontario
Summary
Danielle is a thorough editor and fact-checker with strong background in editorial writing and proofreading. She's an expert at working with editorial page layouts, formatting and fact-checking long form articles and podcasts.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Arts and Culture Editor
The Eyeopener newspaper
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Pitched, edited articles for content, grammar, spelling and punctuation errors.
- Was responsible for fact-checking weekly articles.
- Developed editorial guidelines and standards for special issues to maintain quality control.
- Worked closely with writers, sources and a team of editors to ensure accuracy and that we were meeting print deadlines.
Research Assistant
Toronto Metropolitan University
02.2024 - Current
- Conducting reviews, including literature reviews of research and studies
PR and Communications Intern
Lifelong Leadership Institute
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Created and edited original content for website, newsletters, press releases, and other marketing materials.
- Assisted with company website editing, conception, design
- Created a structured template for the student, volunteer, donor profile features.
Social Media and Public Relations Intern
Music Share for Seniors
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted in the development of press releases, media advisories and other communications materials.
- Compiled contact lists for targeted media campaigns.
Freelance - Fact Checker
The Otter.
- Thoroughly fact checked feature length article for digital magazine.
- Confirmed context, details, data, scientific facts and identities were accurate and informed writer on corrections.
Customer Experience Representative
Indigo Chapters
09.2021 - 04.2022
Education
Bachelor of Journalism -
Toronto Metropolitan University
04.2024
Skills
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Fact-checking expertise
- Copy editing and story shaping
- Layout Design
- Research and analysis
- Proficient in Java Script
- Proficient in Adobe Suite
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite
- WordPress
Special Interests
- Magazine and newspaper editing and proofreading
- St. Jean de Brebeuf Concert Band
- Small Business Owner - Ides of May
- Copy editing
- Media production
- Television Control room operation
Awards
Wes Hall Social Entrepreneurship Award Recipient 2022
Volunteer Experience
- Kortright Conservation Centre
- Contributor - The Eyeopener (Toronto Metropolitan University campus newspaper)
Timeline
Research Assistant
Toronto Metropolitan University
02.2024 - Current
Social Media and Public Relations Intern
Music Share for Seniors
05.2023 - 08.2023
Arts and Culture Editor
The Eyeopener newspaper
04.2023 - 12.2023
PR and Communications Intern
Lifelong Leadership Institute
01.2023 - 04.2024
Customer Experience Representative
Indigo Chapters
09.2021 - 04.2022
Freelance - Fact Checker
The Otter.
Bachelor of Journalism -
Toronto Metropolitan University