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Sonya Kuitenbrouwer

Vancouver,BC

Summary

Detail-oriented journalist with strong organizational and story creation skills. Experience reporting on wide variety of stories. Versed in digital media and skilled in producing pieces for web, television and radio.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Producer Intern

Sportsnet 650
01.2024 - 02.2024
  • Interned for multiple shows, accommodating varying shift hours including early mornings.
  • Managed on-air audio levels of 2 hosts, external clips and on-the-phone guests.
  • Searched for and played relevant audio clips for on-air hosts.
  • Took summary notes of multiple-hour shows to be sent out company-wide.
  • Wrote and posted podcast episode descriptions for use on website and Spotify.
  • Contributed innovative ideas to topic discussions and brainstorming.

Current Affairs Intern

CBC Vancouver
09.2023 - 10.2024
  • Worked as Intern for The Early Edition.
  • Pre-interviewed subjects and prepared scripts for on-air host, once daily on average.
  • Prepared and delivered one to two original story pitches daily to team, and regularly incorporated meeting feedback into pitches.
  • Pitched, researched and produced 9-minute 'Talk Tape' investigative piece which went to air on CBC radio.

Freelance Writer

The West End Journal
05.2023 - Current
  • Produced assigned and pitched 400-600 word editorial-style stories for online publication.
  • Wrote community focused stories, establishing good relationships with locals.
  • Completed thorough research, prepared questions and conducted interviews both in-person and over the phone.

Camera Operator & Broadcast Director

Surrey Eagles Junior Hockey Club
03.2023 - Current
  • Operated camera during active play to be shown on live broadcast, accumulating 200 viewers on average.
  • Collaborated with director to capture their vision, resulting in successful broadcast production.
  • Implemented innovative camera techniques and angles to capture footage.
  • Successfully stepped in as Director last minute, on multiple occasions and with no formal training.
  • Managed broadcast schedules meticulously, ensuring timely delivery of all content.
  • Collaborated and communicated with 3 camera operators and 2 on-air hosts during show.

Social Media Manager

Surrey Eagles Junior Hockey Club
09.2022 - 01.2024
  • Shot and posted in-game video and photo across multiple platforms including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X.
  • Created and edited video reels from multiple hours of content gathered using CapCut and Adobe Premier Pro.
  • Designed engaging posting strategy and visuals for Instagram and Facebook Stories showcasing in-arena experience for viewers.
  • Increased content viewership, reaching 1000 viewers per Instagram story on average.

Education

Diploma - Broadcast And Online Journalism

British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Vancouver Technical Secondary School
Vancouver, BC
06.2022

Skills

  • Writing for Radio, TV and web
  • Software: Premier Pro, Audition, Photoshop, Canva, CapCut, Burli
  • Social Media: Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook
  • Story Pitches
  • Daily/Breaking News Reporting
  • Investigative Reporting
  • Email and Phone Etiquette
  • Critical Thinking and Communication
  • Story Development and Reseaching
  • Strong Leadership and Collaboration

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working

Timeline

Producer Intern

Sportsnet 650
01.2024 - 02.2024

Current Affairs Intern

CBC Vancouver
09.2023 - 10.2024

Freelance Writer

The West End Journal
05.2023 - Current

Camera Operator & Broadcast Director

Surrey Eagles Junior Hockey Club
03.2023 - Current

Social Media Manager

Surrey Eagles Junior Hockey Club
09.2022 - 01.2024

Diploma - Broadcast And Online Journalism

British Columbia Institute of Technology

High School Diploma -

Vancouver Technical Secondary School

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