Madison McLauchlan
Montreal,QC
Summary
Journalist with 4+ years of experience in reporting and editing through student journalism, freelance work and magazine writing. Driven News Editor with training in leadership and management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Freelance News Editor
Captivate LLC
08.2023 - Current
- Monitoring news for information on incidents, events, and topics of interest for immediate delivery.
- Condensing, rewriting and editing articles from news content partners in French and English for short-form elevator and lobby screens.
Freelance Journalist
Self-employed
06.2023 - Current
- Pitching, reporting and editing stories for independent Canadian magazines and outlets. Bylines in This and Maisonneuve, upcoming work in BetaKit.
Editor-in-Chief
The Tribune
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Oversaw every written and creative aspect of a weekly print and online publication; ensured high editorial standards.
- Managed a team of 25+ student journalists and served as the main communication liaison for the Tribune.
- Sat on the Tribune Publication Society Board of Directors to manage a broad range of internal, community, equity, and business affairs.
Content Writer/Journalist
Postmedia Content Works
08.2022 - Current
- Liaising with clients, interviewing sources and performing in-depth research to satisfy content requirements.
- Writing and editing high-quality content and under deadline pressure with Postmedia publications such as the Montreal Gazette, National Post and Ottawa Citizen.
Research Assistant
McGill University Department Of Biology
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Assisted graduate students with a research project investigating zebra finch responses to mate calls.
- Performed lab maintenance and animal care duties on a weekly basis.
- Authored a research report about microscope-image quantification under an NSERC research grant.
Customer Experience Representative
Chapters Indigo Bookstore
08.2016 - 12.2021
- Assisted customers and recommended books to ensure a positive, enriching shopping experience
- Supervised checkout interactions, managed sales goals and motivated employees for membership acquisition.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Honours Biology
McGill University
Montreal, QC05.2023
DEC - Arts & Sciences
John Abbott College
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC05.2019
Skills
- Fluently bilingual (French, English)
- Adobe InDesign and Lightroom
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Wire services monitoring
- Editing software programs
- Pitch and story development
- Interviewing and recording
- Leadership and team management
Timeline
Bilingual Freelance News Editor
Captivate LLC
08.2023 - Current
Freelance Journalist
Self-employed
06.2023 - Current
Content Writer/Journalist
Postmedia Content Works
08.2022 - Current
Editor-in-Chief
The Tribune
05.2022 - 05.2023
Research Assistant
McGill University Department Of Biology
09.2021 - 12.2022
Customer Experience Representative
Chapters Indigo Bookstore
08.2016 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Honours Biology
McGill University
DEC - Arts & Sciences
John Abbott College
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