Laura Sciarpelletti
Regina,Canada
Summary
Laura is a journalist, radio host and newsreader at CBC Saskatchewan.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Reporter/Editor
CBC SASKATCHEWAN
Regina, Canada
01.2020 - Current
- Provided comprehensive daily news coverage through web, radio, and television.
- I specialize in arts, health-care and human interest stories. I consistently pitch long-form, research heavy stories with numerous rich characters/voices.
- I am a backfill newsreader and current affairs radio host. I have hosted The 306, but host Saskatchewan Weekend in Shauna Powers' absence regularly.
- I have reported for and hosted two CBC series: Land of Living Stories since 2020, and Queen City Scene Setter 2023–2024.
- In 2020 I worked as an AP and director on both The Morning Edition and The 306.
Associate Producer
CBC VANCOUVER
Vancouver, Canada
07.2018 - 01.2020
- I worked in the digital department, writing news articles and features on B.C. matters and repurposing CBC Radio content for the web.
- I worked as an associate producer, chasing and creating audio stories for CBC Radio One current affairs programs including On the Island, All Points West, The Early Edition and On the Coast. I was also a backfill director for On the Coast.
Freelance Journalist
Self-Employed
01.2015 - 01.2020
- My written work has appeared in The Huffington Post, The Tyee, VICE Canada, NYLON Magazine, Exclaim! Magazine, Vancouver Weekly, The Globe & Mail and The Daily Hive.
- I also wrote sponsored content for Glacier Media and various private clients for four years.
- Photographed images to accompany articles in print or online publications.
- Sourced expert opinions for stories from professionals in relevant fields.
Music Editor
VANCOUVER WEEKLY
Vancouver, Canada
11.2016 - 07.2019
- I managed and scouted for freelance writers, assigning live concert, album, arts and film reviews.
- I worked as a film and music critic myself, reviewing over 75 live shows.
- Conducted red carpet interviews for awards shows and film premieres
- I edited drafts, worked closely with publicists and published all final work through WordPress.
Intern
THE GLOBE AND MAIL
Vancouver, Canada
12.2018 - 12.2018
Intern
THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT
Vancouver, Canada
07.2018 - 08.2018
Intern
CBC'S OUT IN THE OPEN
Toronto, Canada
04.2018 - 05.2018
- I learned the ins and outs of the associate producer job as part of a small, close-knit team with our host Piya Chattopadhyay. Out in the Open was a weekly CBC Radio network show produced by Brian Coulton.
Editorial intern
NYLON MAGAZINE
New York City, USA
09.2014 - 12.2014
- I copyedited and fact-checked each page of the print issue every month. The magazine focuses on fashion, music, fine art and film. I wrote articles for both print and digital platforms.
Events Editor, Copy Editor and Arts Editor
THE NAVIGATOR, THE PHOENIX NEWS
, Canada
09.2009 - 05.2014
- I worked for student newspapers throughout all five years of my undergraduate career, both at VIU and UBCO.
Intern Reporter
MERRITT HERALD
Merritt, Canada
05.2010 - 09.2010
Education
Master of Journalism - Journalism
UBC GRADUATE SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM
Vancouver, BC05-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing & English
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA OKANAGAN
Kelowna, BC05-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing & English
Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BCSkills
- Multimedia storytelling
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Creative thinking
- Networking skills
- Building professional relationships
- Article writing proficiency
- Breaking news experience
- Audio editing
- Copywriting
Awards
RTNDA National & Regional Awards, Excellence in video editing award for story about Canadian singer Tesher breaking down his hit song "Young Shahrukh."
Fellowships And Positions In Leadership
- LEC Union Steward for CBC Saskatchewan – Casual/Temporary Employees, 01/01/23, Current
- Lind Initiative Fellow: America and the Climate Crisis, UBC, 01/01/19, 04/01/19
- Vice President, School of Journalism Student Association, UBC, 04/01/18, 05/01/19
- First Year Student Representative UBC Graduate School of Journalism, 09/01/17, 04/01/18
- President, Creative Writing Course Union, UBCO, 01/01/13, 12/31/14
- Vice President, Creative Writing Course Union, UBCO, 01/01/12, 12/31/13
Timeline
Reporter/Editor
CBC SASKATCHEWAN
01.2020 - Current
Intern
THE GLOBE AND MAIL
12.2018 - 12.2018
Associate Producer
CBC VANCOUVER
07.2018 - 01.2020
Intern
THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT
07.2018 - 08.2018
Intern
CBC'S OUT IN THE OPEN
04.2018 - 05.2018
Music Editor
VANCOUVER WEEKLY
11.2016 - 07.2019
Freelance Journalist
Self-Employed
01.2015 - 01.2020
Editorial intern
NYLON MAGAZINE
09.2014 - 12.2014
Intern Reporter
MERRITT HERALD
05.2010 - 09.2010
Events Editor, Copy Editor and Arts Editor
THE NAVIGATOR, THE PHOENIX NEWS
09.2009 - 05.2014
Master of Journalism - Journalism
UBC GRADUATE SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing & English
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA OKANAGAN
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing & English
Vancouver Island University