Most recently, managed marketing for a real estate investment firm based out of Vancouver. Previously spent nearly a decade in the Vancouver Canucks Media Relations department. Prior to working with the Canucks, served in various writing and editing roles (including Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief) for The Scroll Newspaper.
I was a reporter for 10 years for the sports newsroom of Radio Angulo, a station in the province of Holguín in Cuba. Also, I'm a reporter for Sports Herald. I have reported and narrated sporting events in baseball, soccer, futsal, volleyball, water polo, handball and basketball. Until March 2023 I was Editorial Director of the Deporte Total website, in Cuba.
Discover the World Through Jeff Rooney's "Something Shiny" Lens! Freelancer Jeff Rooney announces his availability for freelance writing assignments and regular column contributions across print and digital publications. Ever wondered what happens when curiosity meets captivating storytelling? Meet Jeff Rooney, the freelance writer who turns "something shiny" into relatable! Imagine history and current events reimagined. That's the magic of Rooney's signature "Histro-tainment" style – a unique approach that transforms potentially dry topics into engaging narratives. "Jeff Rooney has a passion for history and exploring the oft overlooked niches of our world – from agriculture to dogs," says Kaitlyn Clark, Co-Publisher of The Haldimand Press. "The wide variety of topics are backed up with solid research, while Jeff's distinct voice keeps a lively tone. He has never failed to meet a deadline when given, provides a steady stream of content ideas, and has growing column offerings. He is easy to work with and open to article requests. Ultimately, Jeff is informative and engaging for readers, making him a valuable asset to any newspaper." What sets Rooney apart? It's his ability to sprinkle unexpected connections and delightful trivia throughout his work. Complex subjects become accessible, research becomes storytelling, and readers find themselves accidentally learning. What Can Jeff Rooney Bring to Your Print or Digital Publication? freelance writing assignments and regular column contributions Deep-dive research that goes beyond the surface A playful approach that turns reading into an adventure Consistent, deadline-driven professionalism Expertise spanning topics from canine companions to historical curiosities Ready to Add Some "Something Shiny" to Your Pages? Reach out to Jeff Rooney: Email: rooneyjeff@gmail.com Phone/Text: 416-822-6481 Samples of his work are attached, and you can explore his portfolio at Medium or Breakpoint. -30-
An accomplished communications specialist with a wealth of experience in both corporate and public sector communications, Annie has served myriad clients and stakeholders by means of brochures, website content, case studies, press releases, annual reports, correspondence and other online and print communications material.
I am a freelance travel, wine, and food writer from Toronto, Canada, with Level 2 Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) certification. I completed an internship with Canadian Traveler Magazine and wrote for Wander with Wonder, Quench Magazine, IWA Wine Country Blog, The Canadian Jewish News, Chocolatour, Best Health Magazine, and Vacay.ca. I toured wineries across Chile, sipped wine in Spain, and interviewed winemakers in Tuscany.
Alex Roslin is an award-winning journalist who was president of the board of the Canadian Centre for Investigative Reporting. He is working on a series of books on the war in Ukraine and another on how we failed to protect nursing homes from Covid. His book "Police Wife: The Secret Epidemic of Domestic Violence" won or was a finalist in numerous book awards: - 2018 Reader's Favorite International Book Awards, honorable mention - American Book Fest's 2017 Best Book Awards Finalist - 2018 Global Ebook Awards, bronze - 2018 Arthur Ellis Awards for Excellence in Canadian Crime Writing, finalist (best nonfiction crime book category) - 2018 New York Book Festival, honourable mention - 2018 Los Angeles Book Festival, honourable mention - 2018 San Francisco Book Festival, honourable mention - 2017 New England Book Festival, honourable mention The first edition of "Police Wife," which Roslin co-authored, won the Arlene Book Award for Writing that Makes a Difference, given triennially by the American Society of Journalists and Authors. The first edition also won these other international book awards: - Hollywood Book Festival non-fiction book award, runner-up - eLit Book Awards, silver - INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards, bronze - Next Generation Indie Book Awards, finalist Roslin has also won the Dave Greber Freelance Writers Award, three Canadian Association of Journalists prizes for investigative reporting and 12 nominations for CAJ awards and National Magazine Awards. He is the winner of the President's Award of the Professional Writers Association of Canada and the long-time co-chair of the organization's nominations and awards committee. He has worked as an associate producer for the CBC-TV investigative programs the fifth estate and Disclosure, and has written for The Montreal Gazette, The Financial Post, The Globe and Mail, The Toronto Star, Maclean's, L'Actualité, The Georgia Straight, Zoomer, Canadian Geographic, Today's Parent and many others. Connect with Alex at his blog PoliceDomesticViolence.Blogspot.com and on his "Police Wife" Facebook page.
Unlike most writers, Robyn Roste spent a decade working as an in-house writer, marketing manager, and audio producer at an international non-profit. Aside from working in a variety of roles, and with a range of personalities, this experience taught me how creating authentic marketing messages can build meaningful relationships and make emotional links with constituents. https://robynroste.com/samples/
* Political commentary about Canadian, Western, and Northeast Asian politics since 2002. Published in Canada and across East Asia. * Opinion pieces about soccer (ownership, politics, pyramid growth, as well as lower divisions and multi-tier competitions) since 2002. Published in Canada, USA, UK, Ireland and South Korea. Interviewed as an expert by CBC Radio One, Vancouver Sun, Province, Televisa Deportes, VICE Sports, CHMA 106.9FM, and AFTN Soccer Show. * Other media appearances in Fairchild TV Vancouver, Georgia Straight, Vancouver Courier, Yahoo! Japan News, Nikkei TV, etc. * Decade with civil service in policy analysis and project management roles (Canadian provincial, municipal and Indigenous health; United Kingdom councils).
Give me your boring data and I will transform it into presentation slides that engage, educate, and delight your audience. I am a layout graphic designer and I offer Presentation Design services with PowerPoint and Google Slides. I work with businesses to make their presentations fun and visually engaging.
Susanne Ruder is an award-winning freelance writer with corporate, trade and consumer credits including PROFIT, Canadian Business Online, Corporate Knights and Reader's Digest. She has written widely on such subjects as entrepreneurship, exporting, personal finance, retail, and technology.
I am a photojournalist, a Canadian citizen, based in the northwest United States. At this time I concentrate on still photojournalism, not video. I cover humanitarian and social-issue photojournalism worldwide, and am available on assignment (and sometimes on short notice for breaking news.) I have HEFAT training and PPE.
I've worked as a staff or freelance journalist for more than 25 years, writing for newspapers, magazines, websites, private clients, and an educational publishing company. I have worked as a writer, editor, communications consultant, content coordinator and project coordinator. I have authored more than 50 books for the children's educational market. I was selected in 2016 to take part in the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity's month-long literary journalism residency. I have been published in the Calgary Herald, Calgary Sun and other Postmedia publications, Avenue Magazine, CREB Now News, LiveWire Calgary, Today's Parent, Redbook, SPUR Magazine, the Globe and Mail and other publications.
My Scena; Music Critics Association of North America (current); Retail Insider (Past) and various legal publications
5.5 years as an independent copywriter specializing in B2B content for tech clients. I previously worked as an in-house writer for several major architecture firms.
I am a professional medical historian, providing research, writing, consulting and creative services. I specialize in the history of public health, infectious diseases and biotechnology in Canada and have a variety of published works in these areas, including 3 books I was hired to research and write, and 3 paid articles in Canada's History Magazine, one of which - "A Pox On Our Nation" (Feb-March 2015) was nominated for a National Magazine Award. The current issue (Feb-March 2018) includes my article, "Mercy Mission: Fighting Polio in the Arctic." I've also researched, curated and written content for several websites/online exhibits, such as - http://www.museumofhealthcare.ca/explore/exhibits/vaccinations/ and http://thelegacyproject.ca
20+ years' experience in professional writing and editing for more than 100 clients across Canada. President of Southside Communications Inc., an Ottawa-based strategic communications firm, since 2000. Background in media and experience in communications project management. Winner of several business writing awards and a Canadian Association of Journalism (CAJ) first prize for investigative reporting. Editing skills: developmental, substantive, copy, stylistic, plain language and proofreading. Knowledge areas: law, finance and investment, science and engineering, innovation, international development, immigration, sustainable development, climate change, arts, more.
My professional career began with marketing and communications in the Canadian television industry. From there I became Program Development Advisor at Frontier College, a national charitable literacy organization, with a focus on fundraising and reporting for the Indigenous Summer Literacy and Reading Camps. Throughout this time I was a freelance writer, working for non-profits and corporate clients and writing speeches for CEOs and the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. I’ve been a full-time writer since 2016 and I’ve been represented by literary agent Amy Moore-Benson of Meridian Artists in Toronto since 2017. I now have nine sports books published under my name – about hockey, football, and tennis – and I covered the Montreal Canadiens for a season. A tenth book is on the way as a ghostwriter, after a year spent chasing Ontario tornado stories. My focus is on narrative non-fiction and I’ve developed a love and talent for telling stories and giving people a clear, strong voice.
I am a lawyer and investigative journalist, focusing on the protest circuit. I produce exclusive on the ground footage at public events, editorial comics, and offer in-depth commentary and analysis. My work has been featured by all major national broadcasters, as well as American Press, Reuters, Fox News, and CNN. Apart from legal training, my reporting is influenced by my lived experience as a brown Muslim woman whose family was displaced to Canada by violent conflict and colonialism. My work is about upholding rule of law to promote peace, order, and good government.
Technical Writing: Feature Stories, Interviews, and Infographics on Fundamental of Science and Improvement and break-through Technologies, especially on IT, Space Tech, Military, and Nuclear Technologies. History of Science. Health and Science Policy. Energy Policy and Climate Change issues. Social Media, PR, and Content Strategy: Establishing and Managing Editorial Board, Content Department, Workflow and Procedure for Printed, Broadcasting and Online media and Companies (CPs).
