PAMELA HAASEN
Summary
Creative & Accredited Broadcast Journalist that blends over 12 years of experience with strong academic background currently pursuing a Masters degree. Skilled in working collaboratively with cross-functional teams and diverse subjects in delivery of entertainment stories.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Broadcast Journalist
Smithers Community Radio CICK 93.9 FM
01.2020 - Current
- Won 4 national awards: Best Variety Program in 2024 (I Digress), Best in Creative Production in 2023 (Radio Fun Facts promos) and in 2022 (I Digress - weekly radio show), Best Documentary (as producer) in 2021 (Now Hear This) along with colleague Dan Mesec
- Instrumental in determining editorial style for CICK News in creation and implementation of CICK News Style Guide (updated annually) and communication methods for journalists
- Leader in the Local Journalism Initiatives only Community Reporter Program training locals to create a 25 minute radio program and introducing them to journalism and broadcasting
- Expanded station reach to a handful of satellite communities and simplified troubleshooting for on-air radio hosts by revising and standardizing existing training manuals
Senior Producer / Podcaster
Haasen Pod
09.2019 - Current
- Founded this business to tap into requests from target market (regional districts, community organizations, not-for-profit entities, and professional women between 30-60 years of age) in demonstrating podcast launch fundamentals
- Production, interviewing, hosting, editing, script writing, and consultation for audio stories (broadcast and podcasts)
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
- Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
Program Director
Radio Western / CHRW 94.9 FM
04.2017 - 09.2019
- Company Overview: Western University's alternative and independent radio station
- Hand-selected by Station Manager for this role with the intent of transforming their internal culture from siloed to inclusive
- Supervised 130 hosts across the City of London
- Bolstered Station's online presence by establishing University's first-ever Podcast Dept
- Abolished the need for Music Director to devote as much as 20 hours a week towards processing a range of administrative assignments by creating an online music database for Station volunteers and staff where they could access Trello - a free, open-source software program
Executive Director
London Fuse
03.2013 - 03.2017
- Initially hired as a Program Director; promoted less than 18 months later to (a) infuse much-needed accountability and integrity and (b) restore LondonFuse culture to its former harmonious state
- Oversaw the activity of 10 direct reports
- Propelled advertising revenues from zero to as much as $2K a month by conceptualizing a physical equivalent of website when existing website was under construction
- Boosted employee morale and cemented the notion of job security for them by adjusting worker status from 'contractor' to 'employee.'
- Redesigned and rebuilt londonfuse.ca
- Virtually eradicated website design fees through a barter arrangement with a start-up web developer
- Added 1dozens of new contributors to LondonFuse's roster by introducing New Media Training - a mentorship program that concentrated on such essential digital storytelling aspects as video, audio, photography, and written word
Record Store Owner
Hot Dog Musique & Cinema
11.2010 - 11.2013
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and online sales
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns, and transaction reports.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
Photographer
Edge Imaging
08.2009 - 03.2013
- School picture day photographer, responsible for own schedule, and coordinated arrivals at schools with fellow photographers
- liaised with administrative staff to organize photo day, and photographed between 15 and 350 students each day
- Carried, set up and tore down 300 lbs of studio photography equipment every day, submitted photos to head office
- Managed a team of 2 to 8 photographers
Education
Masters - Professional Communication
Royal Roads University
02.2025
The Podcast Masterclass: The Complete Guide to Podcasting
Udemy
01.2023
Programming, Radio Storytelling, Industry-Specific Technical / Digital Advances & Regulatory Compliance
National Campus Community Radio Association (NCRA)
01.2019
Diploma - Photography
Fanshawe College
London, ON01.2009
Diploma - Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
Fanshawe College
London, ON01.2007
Skills
- Programming & Training
- Broadcast media
- Communication Strategy
- Grant & Creative Writing
- Content Management Systems
- Audio Post Production
- Project Management
- Systems Thinker
- Public Speaking
- Presentation Delivery
- Storytelling
- Journalism
- Editing
Accomplishments
- Accredited Journalist
- Winner of 4 National Campus/Community Radio Awards (NCRA) for news and music-based radio programs
Timeline
Broadcast Journalist
Smithers Community Radio CICK 93.9 FM
01.2020 - Current
Senior Producer / Podcaster
Haasen Pod
09.2019 - Current
Program Director
Radio Western / CHRW 94.9 FM
04.2017 - 09.2019
Executive Director
London Fuse
03.2013 - 03.2017
Record Store Owner
Hot Dog Musique & Cinema
11.2010 - 11.2013
Photographer
Edge Imaging
08.2009 - 03.2013
The Podcast Masterclass: The Complete Guide to Podcasting
Udemy
Programming, Radio Storytelling, Industry-Specific Technical / Digital Advances & Regulatory Compliance
National Campus Community Radio Association (NCRA)
Diploma - Photography
Fanshawe College
Diploma - Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
Fanshawe College
Masters - Professional Communication
Royal Roads University
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