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Mary Aiton

Edmonton,Canada

Summary

Detailed professional with communications and journalism experience in both private and public sectors. Communicative and motivated individual well-versed in conducting creative, proactive media outreach and pitch ideas. Proficient in devising and implementing strategic social media and communication plans.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Journalist

New Canadian Media
11.2023 - Current

www.newcanadianmedia.ca

  • Enhanced publication's reputation by consistently delivering high-quality articles related to immigration in Canada.
  • Developed story ideas and conducted interviews with industry experts and celebrities.
  • Utilized social media channels, like LinkedIn, to promote articles and interact with readers, increasing online engagement rates.

Media Relations Manager

Astana International Financial Center
04.2020 - 05.2023
  • Enhanced brand visibility by developing and implementing strategic media relations campaigns, like Astana Finance Days, annual financial forum, which hosts 3,000+ participants from 70 countries
  • Developed strategic communication plans that resulted in strong brand recognition locally and regionally.
  • Optimized the company's social media content which led to increased engagement with users across various social media platforms.
  • Produced compelling press releases and media materials that resulted in increased coverage.

Editor and Anchor

Kazakh TV
01.2017 - 03.2020
  • Researched, wrote and produced original story ideas for the Regional Focus news program which generated interest from locals and fostered a sense of community.
  • Wrote articles for Kazakh TV Blog. “Kazakh Women Aspire To Have It All: Family and Career” garnered 100,000 views in the first week of its publication.

Host

Kazakh Radio
03.2014 - 12.2016
  • Created and hosted "The World's Best Universities" weekend program that entered the Golden Collection of Kazakh Radio – a curated archive of music, radio programs, folklore, and radio dramas which hold significant importance for the cultural heritage and media history of Kazakh people.

Education

Badge - Inclusive Journalism

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON
04.2024

Master of Laws - Corporate Law

KazGUU
Astana, Kazakhstan
08.2019

Bachelor of Arts - World Literature

Nazarbayev University
Astana, Kazakhstan
08.2017

Skills

  • Canadian Press Stylebook
  • Content Creation
  • CRM
  • Interviewing Skill
  • Social Media - Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Telegram
  • Video Editing - Movavi, Sony Vegas
  • Canva
  • Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, MS Teams

Timeline

Journalist

New Canadian Media
11.2023 - Current

Media Relations Manager

Astana International Financial Center
04.2020 - 05.2023

Editor and Anchor

Kazakh TV
01.2017 - 03.2020

Host

Kazakh Radio
03.2014 - 12.2016

Badge - Inclusive Journalism

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology

Master of Laws - Corporate Law

KazGUU

Bachelor of Arts - World Literature

Nazarbayev University
Mary Aiton