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Karen Alassaf

Toronto,ON

Summary

Energetic journalist with three years of experience from my time as an undergraduate and from my most recent job at 23 Republic. I covered a lot of national and international news articles on politics and entertainment. Having graduated with outstanding research, technical, and writing abilities, I now possess the ability to be a well-organized, detail-oriented person who can pick up new ideas fast.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern Reporter

23 Republic
Mississauga, ON
01.2021 - 08.2023
  • Covered politics and entertainment to provide pertinent news coverage.
  • Completed research and checked facts to maintain high journalistic integrity standards.
  • Utilized understanding of public opinion, social media and traditional media use to create engaging and attention-grabbing stories.
  • Gathered information and developed perspectives about news subjects through research, interviews and observation.
  • Presented news stories through in-depth videotaped segments or live transmissions from on-scene reporters.
  • Wrote online blog entries to address news developments or offer additional information, opinions or commentary on news events.
  • Researched story background information to provide complete and accurate information.
  • Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging and fact-checked stories.
  • Interviewed guests on specific topics.
  • Investigated important community issues and put together well-received reports.
  • Investigated important community issues and put together well-received reports.
  • Utilized social media outlets to connect directly with public.
  • Conducted live and taped interviews to obtain information.
  • Delivered live reports from site of event and from mobile broadcast unit.
  • Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.

Assistant Photographer

Lami Photo
Toronto , ON
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Checked photography equipment before shoots to determine appropriate setup.
  • Collaborated with photographer and art director to assist with daily tasks.
  • Assisted photographer with 3 shoots per three days.
  • Kept photography equipment available, clean and working.
  • Carried equipment from one shooting location to next.
  • Changed camera lenses and made small light adjustments.

Education

Diploma - Journalism

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON
03.2022

Skills

Writing Skills:

●Article Writing

●Story Editing

● Telephone Interviews

● Researching

● Blog Posts

● News Stories Time Management

● Assigning Stories

● Script Writing

● Social Media Sites

● Celebrity Interviews Online News Content

● Political Story Writing

● Voiceover Writing

● Web Practices Public Opinion Understanding

● Blog Writing

On TV Skills:

● News Reporting

● News Anchoring

● Breaking News Coverage

● Interviewing Individuals

Behind The Camera Skills:

● Studio Lighting

● Active Listening

● Protective Equipment Knowledge

● Large Format Printing

● Advanced Retouching

● Microsoft Suite Proficiency

● Location Shooting

● Digital Video

● Lighting and Angles

● Administrative Duties

Websites

Timeline

Assistant Photographer

Lami Photo
06.2022 - 07.2022

Intern Reporter

23 Republic
01.2021 - 08.2023

Diploma - Journalism

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology

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