Writing
I am an experienced journalist who has completed work for media companies across Canada and the United States. I know how to dig for information, how to handle a tough interview, how to write quickly and cleanly, and how to work collaboratively with editors. I’m also experienced in other forms of writing. I can easily handle press releases, essays, research papers, and even the odd humour piece.
Editing
I have been an editor for over seven years. I’m well versed in CP style, and understand what makes a compelling story. I’m experienced at coaching young writers and collaborating to make sure content is the best it can be.
Social Media and Video Production
I am extremely online — there is no known cure. But thanks to that, I have a great understanding about how to craft compelling social media campaigns. I have experience writing daily and weekly newsletters; creating posts for Twitter, Facebook and Instagram; and analyzing analytic data. I am very experienced at building new audiences from the ground up. I also understand how to produce social video, and can manage every end of a video production pipeline.
Teaching and Lecturing
I love public speaking. For about two years, I taught a variety of journalism courses at Humber College in Toronto, and I’m currently an instructor at Toronto Metropolitan University. I have also given presentations or moderated talks at: the Canadian Association of Journalists annual conference, Massey College, University of Toronto Mississauga, the Canadian University Press conference, and ONA Toronto pub nights. I can easily prepare and give presentations on a number of topics, including pitching stories, creative nonfiction writing, fiction writing, investigative reporting and media literacy. My research interest areas are media, feminism, pop culture, and the areas where they all overlap.
Research
In 2012, I graduated law school. In the end, I decided not to become a lawyer — but I retained all those legal research skills. I understand where and how to look for information, and can synthesize it so that it is easy to understand.
Consulting
For years, I wrote about best practices in journalism. I applied those skills in my own work, and as a member of the advisory committees for the Canada Press Freedom Project and the West End Phoenix, and as a board member for Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publications. I can help you identify your organization’s strengths and weaknesses and create a plan that will help you achieve your goals.