Ella Karan
Collingwood,Canada
Summary
Born and raised in South Africa with a strong passion for writing, currently pursuing a Journalism degree at the University of King's College in Halifax. With experience in news writing, feature writing, editing, multimedia storytelling, and content creation, along with a deep interest in fashion and photography. Committed to producing accurate and engaging stories that resonate with audiences.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior News Editor
The Watch Magazine
09.2024 - Current
- Mentor junior writers, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance.
- Streamline editorial workflow for improved story turnaround times and increased daily output.
- Report to the editor-in-chief about news articles for print and daily staff happenings.
- Conceptualize, pitch, assign, and monitor stories from origination to publication.
- Participate in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
- Edit, proofread, and fact-check content for accuracy.
- Collaborate with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content.
Marketing Assistant Intern
Dare To Explore
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Contributed to content creation for company newsletters, and other marketing channels to improve SEO rankings and boost audience engagement.
- System Transition – Led the shift from Travefy to Safari Portal, creating a more on-brand itinerary experience.
- Trade Show Representation – Attended two major trade shows, where I interacted with agents and buyers to strengthen relationships and promote our services.
- Site Inspections – I visited recently refurbished, and new safari lodges to gain firsthand insights, which would help us confidently recommend them to our clients.
- Managed social media accounts to engage with customers, drive website traffic, and grow online presence.
Junior Editor
HerCampus Magazine
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Worked closely with senior editors to refine editorial strategies, aligning them with the organizations goals and objectives.
- Supported marketing efforts by crafting engaging social media copy that drove traffic to the company's website.
- Contributed to increasing audience engagement by providing relevant and well-edited content on various platforms.
- Maintained comprehensive records of edits made, streamlining future reference for revisions or updates.
- Collaborated with writers for timely submission of error-free drafts, ensuring a smooth editorial process.
- Improved overall readability of content through thorough fact-checking and research validation.
Marketing Intern
Blue Mountain & Alterra Mountain Company
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Participated in brainstorming sessions, contributing fresh ideas that led to innovative marketing initiatives.
- Researched competitor trends and interpreted findings to report conclusions to supervisors.
- Enhanced social media engagement through regular posting and audience interaction.
- Contributed to the creation of compelling content for company blog, newsletter, and website.
- Coordinated with vendors to secure promotional items, enhancing brand visibility at events.
- Assisted in organizing promotional events, leading to enhanced customer interaction with brand.
- Managed updates to company website, ensuring information was current and appealing to visitors.
Radio Intern
97.7 Max FM Radio
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Generated on-air promotional scripts to promote client marketing and advertising initiatives.
- Monitored broadcast equipment to ensure optimal performance during live shows and recordings.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless execution of live events and remote broadcasts.
- Developed strong relationships with local businesses through outreach efforts, fostering positive partnerships within the community.
- Supported sales team by creating compelling advertising spots tailored to client needs.
- Coordinated social media promotions, increasing audience engagement and listenership.
- Managed studio environment, maintaining cleanliness and organization for an efficient workspace.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to listener inquiries and concerns.
- Read prepared scripts for radio.
- Made promotional appearances at public events.
Summer Camp Photographer
Muskoka Woods Resort
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Contributed to the camp's marketing efforts by providing visually appealing images for promotional materials.
- Collaborated with camp staff members to determine optimal photo opportunities and settings for each event.
- Strengthened camp branding through consistent visual storytelling across multiple media platforms using engaging imagery from events.
- Ensured timely delivery of edited photos to camp administration, contributing to efficient communication with parents and guardians.
- Showcased diverse backgrounds and abilities among campers through inclusive representation in photographs.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
Education
Bachelor Honours Degree - Journalism
University of King's College
Halifax, NS05-2025
High School Diploma -
St Anne's Diocesan College
Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 12-2020
Skills
- Visual storytelling
- Social media proficiency
- Fact-checking
- Editing skills
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Digital photography
- Self motivation
- Professionalism
Certification
- Open Water Lifeguard Qualification, 03/2021
- First Aid - Level 3, SASFAE CPR / AED, 03/2021
- Smart Serve Ontario Certificate, 02/2022
- Ontario G License
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior News Editor
The Watch Magazine
09.2024 - Current
Marketing Assistant Intern
Dare To Explore
04.2024 - 09.2024
Junior Editor
HerCampus Magazine
09.2023 - 03.2024
Marketing Intern
Blue Mountain & Alterra Mountain Company
05.2023 - 09.2023
Radio Intern
97.7 Max FM Radio
05.2022 - 09.2022
Summer Camp Photographer
Muskoka Woods Resort
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Open Water Lifeguard Qualification, 03/2021
- First Aid - Level 3, SASFAE CPR / AED, 03/2021
- Smart Serve Ontario Certificate, 02/2022
- Ontario G License
Bachelor Honours Degree - Journalism
University of King's College
High School Diploma -
St Anne's Diocesan College
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