Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic
Elijah Polson

Elijah Polson

Vancouver,BC

Summary

Talented broadcast writer with a polished skillset to thrive as a producer.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Writer |

Global National
Burnaby, BC
10.2022 - Current
  • Applies strong research, writing and editing abilities to each assignment to produce best possible content.
  • Thoroughly vets facts and checks grammar to craft well-written, mistake-free copy.
  • Constantly juggles multiple projects to successfully meet tight deadlines for TV, radio, and digital platforms.
  • Lots of control room experience as teleprompter operator

Server/Bartender |

Brown's Socialhouse
Vancouver, BC
10.2019 - 12.2023
  • Personable, energetic, friendly towards guests
  • Effective multitasker in one of Vancouver's busiest restaurants
  • Used to working nontraditional hours

Intern |

Global BC
Burnaby, BC
04.2022 - 05.2022
  • Credited with byline for numerous articles on globalnews.ca
  • Voiced multiple wraparounds and voicers for 980 CKNW
  • Worked as Writer for Global News Morning
  • Shadowed established industry professionals (see attached reference)

Education

Diploma - Broadcast And Online Journalism

BCIT
Burnaby, BC
05.2022

Skills

  • Researching, writing and producing stories for TV
  • Editing for TV, radio, digital platforms
  • GV Stratus, Edius X, OpenMedia
  • French fluency at DELF B2 level
  • Fast learner with attention to detail
  • Self-motivated with consistent drive to improve
  • Performs well under pressure
  • Effective working in individual and team settings
  • Creative storyteller

Timeline

Writer |

Global National
10.2022 - Current

Intern |

Global BC
04.2022 - 05.2022

Server/Bartender |

Brown's Socialhouse
10.2019 - 12.2023

Diploma - Broadcast And Online Journalism

BCIT
Elijah Polson