Tyson Fedor
Calgary,AB
Summary
Seasoned Journalist with 8 years at CTV News, adept in managing crises and fostering key relationships. Demonstrates exceptional investigative reporting and live coverage skills, enhancing audience engagement through compelling storytelling. Well versed on digital & social media and skilled in writing and editing pieces for internal and external communication platforms. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to team, quality and success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Journalist-News Reporter (Multi-Skilled)
CTV News
05.2019 - Current
- Collaborate with CTV News team to refine article content, ensuring clarity and accuracy while adhering to strict on-line and on-air reporting deadlines.
- Enhance audience engagement with compelling storytelling and in-depth investigative reporting for a richer audience experience.
- Cultivate strong relationships with sources and other contacts, (political, business, media) to support leads and story development.
- Identify, research, record, fact check and edit news worthy content and interviews for multimedia channels
- Deploy to news events to provide on the ground - live broadcast news coverage.
Video Journalist
CTV News
11.2017 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with reporters and producers to develop creative storytelling techniques for impactful news coverage.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and technology advancements, utilized social media platforms to promote video content.
- Conducted thorough research on story topics, ensuring accurate and comprehensive reporting.
- Adapted quickly to breaking news situations, covering all communities in Central Alberta, and provided rapid response and real-time updates for audiences.
- Demonstrated exceptional communication skills when conducting interviews with diverse subjects, facilitating insightful conversations on-camera or off-camera as needed.
News Anchor/ Reporter & Video Journalist
CKPG News
02.2017 - 11.2017
- Acted as weekday anchor for the 6:30 pm daily news cast and collaborated with editors, producers, and camera operators to create dynamic on-air segments.
- Delivered polished live shots under pressure from remote locations during breaking news events or special features.
- Developed strong relationships with local community leaders for exclusive interviews and insightful stories.
- Delivered credible news stories by maintaining impartiality and objectivity when presenting information to viewers.
- Contributed to station''s audio and digital presence by creating multimedia content for radio, website and social media platforms.
News Anchor/ Reporter & Video Journalist
Bell Media CFTK-TV
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Researched news worthy content to write, video and edit for daily news broadcasts.
- Acted as Anchor in Review, a weekly 30 minute broadcast covering all local news stories from the past week.
- Acted as back up Anchor for the 6pm and 11pm newscasts.
News & Sports Anchor/Reporter
CKRW The Rush 96.1 FM
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Acted as News and Sports reporter initiating and delivering five to ten daily news/sports updates for radio coverage.
- Acted as Anchor and initiated seven daily stories per day for local news and sports broadcasts.
- Developed strong relations and built connections with municipal government, attended press conferences, City Council events/meetings, territorial legislator, First Nations Council events/meetings.
- Covered local sporting events providing expert commentary as a trusted source of information for viewers.
Media Relations Assistant
BCMML's Vancouver NW Giants
09.2013 - 04.2015
- Coordinated logistics for interviews and player and managed all social media platforms.
- Acted as Play by Play commentator for real time hockey games and tournaments.
- Provided vocal, comprehensive analysis of hockey game highlights, breaking down key plays for improved audience understanding.
Radio Announcer
Golden West Broadcasting
06.2011 - 08.2013
- Acted as back up for The Afternoon Drive Home Radio Show
- Acted as the evening radio show announcer for Sun Country 99.7
- Acted as the Color Commentator for the Alberta Junior Hockey League, Okotoks Oilers team.
Education
Broadcast And Online Journalism
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC05-2015
Skills
- Proven skills in managing crises and complex information
- Ability to pitch stories and conduct credible content checks through investigative reporting
- Ability to build and foster relations to support strategic communication consultation and solutions
- Established external network connections from 8 years of industry experience
- Canadian Press Style writing; Editing and Videography
- Excellent ability to manage deadlines, live reporting and breaking news coverage situations
- Solid understanding of communication landscape including tools, platforms ad technologies
Timeline
Journalist-News Reporter (Multi-Skilled)
CTV News
05.2019 - Current
Video Journalist
CTV News
11.2017 - 05.2019
News Anchor/ Reporter & Video Journalist
CKPG News
02.2017 - 11.2017
News Anchor/ Reporter & Video Journalist
Bell Media CFTK-TV
08.2016 - 02.2017
News & Sports Anchor/Reporter
CKRW The Rush 96.1 FM
08.2015 - 08.2016
Media Relations Assistant
BCMML's Vancouver NW Giants
09.2013 - 04.2015
Radio Announcer
Golden West Broadcasting
06.2011 - 08.2013
Broadcast And Online Journalism
British Columbia Institute of Technology
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