Hannah Vogan
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Free-lance journalist, editor, and second-year student at Concordia University. Proficient in academic writing, creative writing, copy editing, video and audio editing. Wields outstanding research and communication skills. Expert at correcting sentence structure, grammar, spelling and punctuation by rewriting, editing and proofreading. Experienced in constructive feedback and specific suggestions to dramatically improve writing of contributors and staff.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Features Editor
The Link Newspaper
Montreal, Quebec
08.2023 - Current
- Writes and delegates several pitches to new and staff writers for both online and in print publication
- Proof-reads, fact-checks and edits around 15 articles per week to CP Style and editorial standards prior to publication.
- Updated existing webpages with new content when needed.
- Teams up with the creative/design team to ensure quality visuals and accuracy is achieved
- Assigned topics and projects to staff writers or freelancers.
- Written 7+ features with The Link relating to Canadian issues.
- Managed the production process from concept through completion.
- Developed content strategies to ensure features met editorial standards and deadlines.
- Reviewed copy edits of feature stories prior to publication.
- Ensured accuracy of facts and figures in all feature pieces.
Staff Writer
The Link Newspaper
Montreal, Quebec
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Teamed up with The Link and The Concordian’s masthead and staff writers to collect files and produce an investigative feature on sexual misconduct at Concordia university.
- Picked up and pitched several news stories to/from editors.
Publicity
Earl Haig Drama Council
Toronto, Ontario
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Planned events to engage drama majors of all years.
- Created content and managed the council’s socials.
Vice-President
Earl Haig HEFORSHE
Toronto, Ontario
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed executive team and ensured tasks were completed.
- Organized meetings and special keynote speaker events on intersectional feminism.
- In charge of the Earl Haig HEFORSHE email, represented the club and answered all inquiries and emails.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to support the vision of the club.
Social Media Manager
Earl Haig HEFORSHE
Toronto, Ontario
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Created content and uploaded five posts a week about club updates, events and intersectional feminism for the HEFORSHE socials.
- Delegated graphics to the graphic design team.
Education
High School Diploma -
Earl Haig Secondary School
North York, ON06-2022
Bachelor of Arts -
Concordia University
Montreal, QCSkills
- Fact-Checking
- Content Strategies
- Fact-Checking
- Project Management
- Research
- Story Pitching
- Delegating Assignments
- Clear Communication
- Editing and Proofreading
Accomplishments
- Awarded the Don McGillivray Memorial Prize in explanatory journalism for the article: "Concordia's Branding Tainted by a Dead Mans Past" by Concordia University, April 2023
- Published two original poems, “Little one” and “The Pen”, in Pixie Literary Magazine for volume 1.1 and 1.2
- Best Senior Short Story Finalist for Earl Haig Secondary School’s: Pierre Burton Writing Contest, May 2023
Computer Software Skills
- Reaper Audio Software
- IMovie
- Final Cut Pro
- DaVinci Resolve
- Microsoft Office: Word, Powerpoint, Excel
- Google: Docs, Slides, Sheets, Sites, Jamboard
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Features Editor
The Link Newspaper
08.2023 - Current
Staff Writer
The Link Newspaper
11.2022 - 04.2023
Publicity
Earl Haig Drama Council
09.2021 - 05.2022
Vice-President
Earl Haig HEFORSHE
09.2021 - 05.2022
Social Media Manager
Earl Haig HEFORSHE
09.2020 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Earl Haig Secondary School
Bachelor of Arts -
Concordia University
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