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Steven Buttar

Toronto,ON

Summary

A result-oriented and detailed journalism graduate with excellent communication, research, technical, and problem-solving skills.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Support Associate

Vaco Lannick
Toronto, ON
01.2022 - Current
  • Act as a liaison with clients.
  • Preparation of client and candidate contracts, and additional paperwork.
  • Assist with event bookings, meeting invitations, travel coordination, etc.
  • Make travel, meeting and other arrangements as required.
  • Make entries in CRM cloud software.
  • Provide administrative support to all staff and senior management as required.
  • Forward general incoming e-mails to the appropriate staff.
  • Prepare reports, memos, and documents for staff as required.
  • Filing of material for all staff.

Reporter

On The Record
Toronto, ON
02.2024 - 04.2024
  • Produced audio and visual content for broadcast television or online platforms.
  • Ensured all material met established standards of journalism ethics.
  • Responded quickly to changes in the news cycle while meeting deadlines.
  • Developed and pursued stories independently and for assignments, covering a range of topics and events.
  • Introduced fresh and new angles on previously reported material to update and inform readers.
  • Wrote stories to prescribed editorial style and format standards, meeting expected objectives.
  • Reported news stories for publication or broadcast, thoroughly describing background and details of events.
  • Researched, wrote, edited, and proofread news articles for accuracy and clarity.

Journalist Intern

Rogers Media (OMNI News)
Toronto, ON
01.2024 - 02.2024
  • Conducted research for stories and articles, utilizing various sources such as the internet, databases, and magazines.
  • Created content for website updates, press releases, and other social media outlets.
  • Researched current trends in journalism to help develop new story angles.
  • Arranged interviews with witnesses and bystanders, providing first-hand accounts of stories.
  • Posted on social media sites frequently to increase news broadcast traffic (TikTok & Twitter/X).
  • Created tightly written news stories crafted from reliable sources.
  • Developed story ideas through collaboration with senior journalists and editors.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto
04-2024

Skills

  • Investigative Reporting
  • Canadian Press Style
  • Research and Due Diligence
  • Strong Interpersonal Communication skills
  • Strong Presentation skills
  • Public Speaking
  • Strong Administrative skills
  • Time management abilities
  • Social Media Management/Updates
  • Copywriting
  • Strong Video Editing and Illustration skills

Timeline

Reporter

On The Record
02.2024 - 04.2024

Journalist Intern

Rogers Media (OMNI News)
01.2024 - 02.2024

Senior Support Associate

Vaco Lannick
01.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Toronto Metropolitan University

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