Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Languages
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MARK VILLANI

MARK VILLANI

Reporter/ Video Journalist
Calgary,AB

Summary

A dynamic communications professional with a proven track record for delivering compelling real-time reports, crafting engaging web content, and building positive relationships. Known for developing and executing high-impact communication plans, Mark has brought credibility, integrity, and value to Calgarians for more than a decade. He is a leader and a trusted storyteller, driving engagement and measurable results.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Reporter/Video Journalist

CTV News Calgary
Calgary, Canada
01.2018 - Current
  • Delivering real-time field reports for local and national news channels.
  • Shooting video for television, editing news packages, and writing tasks while adhering to stringent deadlines.
  • Routinely reporting on breaking news, or crisis events.
  • Authoring web content that adheres to Canadian Press style.

Broadcast News Instructor

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, AB
09.2023 - 09.2024
  • Instructed Field Reporting and Introduction to Television News Writing
  • Educated students on video editing techniques and guided creative development for TV scripts
  • Incorporated current events into lessons in order to engage student interest in real world applications.

Multimedia Journalist

CTV News Saskatoon
Saskatoon, Canada
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Produced high-quality TV and online materials during weekend hours independently.
  • Shooting video for television, editing news packages, and writing tasks while adhering to stringent deadlines.
  • Provided comprehensive live coverage for regional and national audiences.

Reporter / Video Journalist

CKPG News
05.2016 - 01.2017
  • Delivered news content for radio and TV broadcasts while managing breaking news coverage.
  • Executed television shooting, writing, and news editing within tight deadlines.
  • Served as news anchor for the 'Week in Review' program.

Overnight Anchor / Reporter

660 News CFFR Calgary
Calgary, Canada
05.2015 - 08.2015
  • Anchored radio news from 00:00 - 05:30 weekdays
  • Wrote radio copy, updated news casts and web content
  • Filed voicer and actuality reports for morning news casts under tight deadlines

Education

BA - Communications Studies with Honours

University of Calgary
Calgary, AB
04.2016

Radio, Television, & Broadcast News - Broadcast News With Honours

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, AB
04.2016

Certificate - Principles of Public Relations

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO
03.2025

Skills

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Effective multi-tasking and flexibility under tight deadlines
  • Fast-paced response to breaking news or crisis events
  • Self-sufficient storyteller & visual multi-media content creator
  • Leadership, collaboration & team-building
  • Shooting with Sony PXW-Z150 & Panasonic AJ-PX Series
  • Editing in Adobe Premiere Pro, AVID, & Luma Fusion
  • Fluency in Canadian Press Style
  • Fluency in Microsoft Office
  • Digital & Social Media Strategy
  • Marketing & Audience Engagement
  • Media Relations & Strategic Communication

Accomplishments

  • Governor General’s Collegiate Bronze Medal (SAIT), 06/01/16, Highest GPA from a Canadian College Program
  • Bell Canada Broadcasting Scholarship, 01/01/16, Highest GPA in broadcast journalism courses
  • Bill Powers Memorial Broadcasting Scholarship (SAIT), 04/01/15, Academic excellence in broadcast journalism
  • President’s Admission Award (U of C), 09/01/12, Entering with an admission average of 95% or higher
  • Calgary Italian Club Sportsmen’s Dinner Association Scholarship, 05/01/12, Excellence in athletics and academics

Affiliations

  • Completion of 12-full marathons & 21 half-marathons (Marathon PB 3:10:09; Half Marathon PB 1:22:24)

Languages

French - Level 2 (Berlitz Language Centre)
Elementary

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Broadcast News Instructor

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
09.2023 - 09.2024

Reporter/Video Journalist

CTV News Calgary
01.2018 - Current

Multimedia Journalist

CTV News Saskatoon
01.2017 - 01.2018

Reporter / Video Journalist

CKPG News
05.2016 - 01.2017

Overnight Anchor / Reporter

660 News CFFR Calgary
05.2015 - 08.2015

BA - Communications Studies with Honours

University of Calgary

Radio, Television, & Broadcast News - Broadcast News With Honours

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Certificate - Principles of Public Relations

University of Colorado Boulder
MARK VILLANIReporter/ Video Journalist