Summary
Overview
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Education
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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PRABHNOOR KAUR

Cambridge

Summary

National Newspaper Award–nominated reporter with experience producing high-quality, trustworthy journalism for digital-first, community newsrooms in Ontario. Currently reporting for the Cambridge Times and Waterloo Region Record, with a strong track record in enterprise, investigative, and breaking news coverage. Skilled in Canadian Press style writing, multimedia storytelling, and deadline-driven reporting, with a focus on education, immigration, and public-interest journalism.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Reporter

Metroland Media Group – Cambridge Times
09.2024 - Current
  • Report and publish local, and investigative stories for print and digital platforms in a unionized, deadline-driven newsroom.
  • Coordinate with the News Editor to pitch, develop, and execute community-focused reporting.
  • Produce digital-first journalism, including breaking news, long-form reporting, and multimedia content.
  • Cover education, immigration, municipal affairs, and public-interest issues affecting Cambridge and the Waterloo Region.
  • Conduct in-depth interviews with community members, elected officials, and institutional stakeholders.
  • Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet coverage demands.
  • Key Accomplishment: National Newspaper Award Nominee for extensive and impactful reporting on the international students file.

Regional Multimedia Journalist

Black Press Media – The Terrace Standard
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Produced local and regional news stories for print and online platforms.
  • Covered breaking news, community events, public safety, and civic affairs.
  • Shot and edited video content for digital platforms and social media.
  • Collaborated with editors on story development and weekly pagination.

Social Media Manager

Connect International Immigration
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Managed content across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and X (Twitter).
  • Analyzed engagement metrics to refine content strategy.
  • Conducted trend and competitor analysis.

Multimedia Journalist

Parvasi Media Group
01.2022 - 07.2023
  • Reported and wrote hard news and enterprise stories for canadianparvasi.com.
  • Attended press conferences and questioned the Prime Minister, premiers, mayors, and city councillors.
  • Covered protests, community events, and public meetings across the GTA.
  • Produced video reports and short-form social media content.

Education

Post-Graduate Diploma - Web & Graphic Design

Humber College
Toronto, ON
01.2023

Post-Graduate Diploma - Public Relations & Corporate Communications

Seneca College
North York, ON
01.2022

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Journalism

University of Delhi
01.2021

Skills

  • Local & Community Reporting
  • Breaking News Coverage
  • Canadian Press (CP) Style Writing
  • Digital-First Newsrooms
  • Interviewing & Source Development
  • Multimedia Storytelling (Video & Audio)
  • Social Media Publishing
  • Data Analysis & Research
  • Deadline-Driven Reporting
  • Ethical Journalism Practices
  • Team Collaboration

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Demonstrated portfolio of published reporting
  • Experience with photography, video, and audio reporting
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Team-oriented newsroom professional
  • Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Timeline

Reporter

Metroland Media Group – Cambridge Times
09.2024 - Current

Regional Multimedia Journalist

Black Press Media – The Terrace Standard
01.2024 - 08.2024

Social Media Manager

Connect International Immigration
09.2023 - 12.2023

Multimedia Journalist

Parvasi Media Group
01.2022 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Journalism

University of Delhi

Post-Graduate Diploma - Web & Graphic Design

Humber College

Post-Graduate Diploma - Public Relations & Corporate Communications

Seneca College
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