Over 20 years experience in digital advertising which included the publisher side, agency side and ad tech side of the industry. Starting off as a technical trainer and teaching best practices of digital marketing and SEO, writing requirements for national publisher websites to sales and product development. A dynamic, self-motivated professional with a proven track record of leading key marketing and management initiatives within the digital media arena. Well versed in driving revenue, securing new business opportunities and product development. Possess bilingual abilities (English & Punjabi) and exhibit superior leadership and communication skills while forging solid client relationships.
Reporter Canadian Affairs - www.canadianaffairs.news October 2023 - Present Podcast host/producer Connecting Disability on AMI-Audio September 2021-August 2023 On-Air Contributor and Host (occasional) - Accessible Media Inc. 2016-2024 - Shows appeared on: Kelly and Company, Now with Dave Brown, The Pulse Bylines found in: Chatelaine, Toronto Life, The Walrus, the Toronto Star, CBC, TVO.org, Broadview Magazine, OHS Canada, Talent Canada, Lifestyles Magazine, TEACH Magazine, The Lawyer's Daily, Aboriginal Business Quarterly, Faith Today, Christianity Today Previous Publications: - rabble.ca: labour reporter (2017) - Brunswick News Inc.: copy-editor (summer 2015) - The Yukon News: general assignment reporter (2012-2013)
About Me I am a freelance writer and policy and research manager for the Government of Canada. I have over twenty years professional experience across the public, private and non-profit sectors, which includes working in policy positions with the Government of Canada, with Policy Horizons and the Policy Community, as well as at the Departments of Canadian Heritage and Foreign Affairs; as Director of the London Arts Council; as a freelance writer and communications consultant; and in the investment industry. Throughout my career I have also returned to academia, receiving an MA, and working toward a PhD. I am a problem solver. I love to delve deeply into the complex issues our world faces today, engage in research and critical thinking, and find new ways of moving forward. I am interested in using foresight, design thinking and creative problem solving techniques to look at these issues in new ways and develop innovative policy approaches and solutions. My experience in and knowledge of the public, private and non-profit sectors and how they function, combined with my academic background, and experience in journalism, provide me with a unique perspective and understanding of key issues. In today’s increasingly interconnected world, and with the complex issues we are facing, this multidisciplinary experience and expertise is a great asset. I began freelance writing in 1999, but wound down my practice in 2002 in order to focus on my work in public policy. I am excited now to be returning to freelancing after many years as a public policy practitioner, and am looking forward to delving into areas of interest to me. Some of the things I am interested in: power structures and social change; social justice and human rights; policy innovation and new ways of thinking; international policy and multilateralism; and governance and leadership. Writing and publishing I co-authored a chapter in a leading academic publication: 'Coping with the Cultural Colossus: Canada and the International Instrument on Cultural Diversity,' Canada Among Nations (2003) Oxford University Press, and have published numerous articles. I have extensive experience writing policy documents, such as policy and research papers, briefing notes, decks, fact sheets and MCs. I have also written many newsletters, content for websites, press releases, profiles, and brochures. Education I have an MA in Canadian Studies and completed work toward my PhD in Canadian Studies. I have an Executive Certificate in International Policy Analysis and Strategic Planning from the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs.
• freelance reporter, field producer for Voice of America and Agence France-Presse • formerly NBC News producer and digital reporter based in London, U.K., specialising in climate change • formerly a reporter-editor for The Canadian Press in Vancouver, Canada • formerly freelance multimedia reporter in Uganda and Eastern Africa
I have a radio program call Radio Essalam. The program is broadcast on Facebook and YouTube, The streaming platform that I use is Streamyard. On my programs I interview guests relating to politics, sports, arts, and discuss positive parenting skills and various other topics. I am also a teacher of Islamic studies , and Arabic language at Al Hijra Islamic School in Winnipeg, I give speeches and lead Friday prayer at the mosque during Ramadan and at the school during the school year. I am also a Spiritual Counselor and a Positive Parenting Provider.
After graduating from Langara College's journalism school, I began working as a reporter for the fast-paced, broadcast-oriented Castanet publication in summer 2016, where I was part of a team that broke quick stories regularly. From there, I moved to the Penticton Western News a year later, focusing more on comparatively longer-form journalism and made a name for myself as one of the top journalists in the Okanagan region. There, I published investigative scoops and thoughtful features that offered new perspectives on issues facing the city. That work won me first prize in the Canadian Community Newspaper Association awards for Outstanding Reporter Initiative. In 2018, I moved to the Abbotsford News, where I continued to write investigative news stories about the local school district and compassionate features about the local homeless and drug user community—and that latter work earned me a Jack Webster Foundation award for Best Community Reporting. In 2019, I moved to Burnaby and New Westminster, where I continued to work on a variety of beats, from city hall to local businesses to school boards to cops and crime. And my work there landed me, once again, as a finalist in the Webster Awards for Best Community Reporting. Finally, in 2021, I helped to launch a brand new outlet, Burnaby Beacon, for the startup Overstory Media Group, being part of a small team of three that built our subscription base up to 15,000 over the following-year-and-a-half. In December 2022, I was laid off from that position and have since struck out as a freelance writer and journalist.
I write for The Voice Magazine published through Athabasca University. I write a weekly advice column plus a monthly column, as well I have had many non fiction articles published.
Engineering News Record Medical Device Daily Books in Canada Malahat Review The Fiddlestick Quill & Quire
Business journalist and content marketing writer mostly covering money and work. Please view my portfolio here: https://leahgolob.contently.com/
Professional writer, editor, and content creator. University journalism and communications instructor. Media trainer. Freelance journalist.
For more than 20 years, I have been passionate about writing and editing custom content for trade and B2B publications. I specialize in association and industry communications in a variety of fields, including: aviation, aerospace, mortgage and finance, construction, hospitality and more. I can help you polish and refine your message for maximum impact. Please visit my website to learn more: mustangmediaservices.ca.
Christine’s unique ability is reading a piece of writing through various lenses in order to connect the writer’s message to what the reader needs to hear.Christine draws on empathy and heart to guide writers from start to finish. She has a special talent for guiding memoir and life writing authors through the emotional process of sharing their story. She also works with fiction writers, as well as general non-fiction writers. Christine has been helping academics, researcher, educators, small business owners, and authors share their message with the world for 20 years. She has a long list of clients from around the world, and she is a published author herself with Breakwater Books, based in her original home of Newfoundland. Christine is a member of Editors Canada, the Writers’ Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Canadian Freelancer Union, the Writers' Union of Canada, and the PEI Writers’ Guild. She's edited science fiction manuscripts, memoirs, children's literature, middle-grade fiction, young adult, fantasy, pieces on health and wellness, journal articles, manuscripts for self-published authors, blogs about yoga, copy for insurance agencies, websites/blogs for travel agencies and tourism destinations, emails for animal training, educational resources for pre-K, K, and grades 1–3, reports on mental health ... you name it, her eyes have likely seen it. WRITING Christine can also write press releases, blog posts, web copy, professional bios, and articles. TESTIMONIALS Christine is the editor, collaborator and friend we all dream of having in our lives. During my initial conversation with Christine, I knew immediately that I could trust her with my imagination and manuscript. Through her detailed structural edit, Christine has driven my creativity and writing competence to its highest capability and has given me the confidence to continue my dream of being a published author. —Stephanie Hynes, writer Christine is a competent, compassionate editor. Having spent my career writing technical materials, and now as an aspiring fictional writer, I’m benefiting immeasurably from Christine’s expert guidance. Her perceptive, honest comments challenge me to re-evaluate my characters and storyline, resulting in a better manuscript. She’s thorough, efficient and communicates succinctly. She instills a level of confidence and desire to do my very best. Your writing will take on an exciting new dimension with Christine. —Jan Simonson, writer I was looking for a copy editor to help develop my manuscript and Christine was highly recommended to me. With her superb editing insight, knowledge, and skills, Christine was able to help me move my manuscript to a higher level. I now have a well developed and constructed manuscript that has since been published. I am very pleased with the final outcome. I would recommend Christine highly to any writer or author in need of editing services.—Susan Doiron, Author
20+ years writing for a wide variety of national magazines and newspapers. See my website for sample articles.
Freelance writer, photographer, commentator, reviewer, researcher: The Endeavour (Burlington-Hamilton, ON); The Interim (Toronto, ON); Maranatha News (Toronto, ON); LifeSite News (Toronto, ON); ChristianWeek (Winnipeg, MN); Catholic Insight (Toronto, ON); The Christian Herald (Toronto, ON); The Catholic Register (Toronto, ON); Childview (Mississauga, ON); View Magazine (Hamilton, ON); Western Report (Edmonton, AB); Faith Today (Markham, ON); Christianity Today (Carol Stream, IL); The Hamilton Spectator (Hamilton, ON); The National Catholic Register (Washington, D.C.); The Society for Catholic Life and Culture (Toronto, ON); Life Ethics Information Centre (Toronto, ON); Greater Hamilton Musician (Hamilton, ON); Metroland Media (Hamilton, ON). Reprints in numerous other publications and on websites. Radio host and producer: The Catholic Radio Program, CIAO AM 530, Toronto and Radio Maria, Toronto . Assistant/associate editor: The Interim, Toronto. Writer/researcher: Catholic Insight and the Society for Catholic Life and Culture, Toronto. Editorial advisory board member: The Interim and Catholic Insight. Editor: The Endeavour, Burlington. Media relations, World Vision Canada, Mississauga. Script consultant, The Eh JJ Show television program, Whitby. Media committee for Jubilee 2000, The Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. Seminar presenter: The Christian Media Conference. Canadian correspondent, Insights radio program, WDCX, Buffalo, NY.
I'm available to work on your writing project, whether it's a press release, a feature-length article, marketing materials, web content, newsletters, annual reports, and more. I'll even help you craft your online dating profile. I also copy edit and proofread fiction and non-fiction books including memoirs, suspense, romance and erotica. (I'm an author with a major publishing house.) As a journalist, I've written a wide range of service, narrative and reported pieces for both consumer and trade publications. My credits include The Toronto Star, The Globe & Mail, Maclean's, Reader's Digest, The Washington Post, AARP Magazine, Canadian Grocer, and many more. I've worked on many writing and editing projects for both small and large organizations/businesses, including The Ontario College of Pharmacists, Royal Bank of Canada, Bell Canada, The Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corp., and Ontario's Ministry of Tourism. I'm a member of the American Society of Journalists & Authors as well as the Editors' Association of Canada.
Marketing Copywriter for agencies and various corporate clients since 2010 Academic Writer since 2006
After completing the two-year Professional Writing program at Algonquin College in Ottawa, I worked at two non-governmental organizations: the Vanier Institute of the Family, where I provided book reviews and short articles for Transition magazine, its in-house publication; and Population Institute Canada, where I was the Director Outreach for nine years, providing social media content, newsletters, press releases and newsroom posts (my greatest achievement was editing the letter that ultimately persuaded Sir David Attenborough to become our patron!) I've also been a social media manager for Bowda Communications, a boutique public relations agency in Ottawa, for whom I created social media content for the Canadian Heart Failure Society's Twitter account for one year, and provided content for the Mountain Plains Community Services Society of the North's Facebook account. I was the news aggregator and editor of The Short Report, Research Money's online publication dedicated to science, technology and innovation funding news in Canada, for three years, and most recently completed a contract as a technical writer and editor for General Dynamics Mission Systems Canada. In 2014 I was awarded the runner up prize in the Professional Writing program at Algonquin College for my personal blog "Repatriating the Ex-Pat," an exploration of returning home to Canada after living abroad for many years in Japan.
For 16 years (2001-2016), I was employed as a journalist with the Cape Breton Post, a daily newspaper in Nova Scotia. There I wrote feature, breaking news, and in-depth articles on a wide range of topics and issues including business, technology, education, health, crime, government and politics, and arts and entertainment. In 2017, I held a contract position with the Cape Breton Partnership as Communications & Meeting Coordinator, where my responsibilities included researching, writing, and editing reports, information packages, newsletters, and social media content; as well as planning events for the Cape Breton Regional Enterprise Network. In 2017/2018, I returned to school, completing the Technical Writer graduate certificate program at Algonquin College in Ottawa. For the last year, I have been working as a freelance content/technical writer in Cape Breton – securing and completing a contract to write, research, design, and edit an in-depth sector strategy, doing content development for a land sales company, as well as other writing and content creation projects.
I am a travel writer covering Saskatchewan's offerings. I also provide editing services. I love to tell stories - contact me to help with yours today.
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With many features and cover bylines I have written on a variety of topics including profiles, business, biography, history, reviews, antiques and collecting, lifestyle, humour, travel, op-eds and more. I have a past corporate background in the print industry with editorial and publishing background in newspaper and magazine. I have been a professional freelance writer for decades with many bylines and cover story credits. Clips and more info can be found on my website http://www.michellegreysen.com/services
