Journalist

Canada

more than 25 years experience

Birthday:

Nationality:
Canadian

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University education

Timeframe
Degree / faculty / university
Study areas

1981-091983-04

completed

Bachelor of Arts
Journalism

, Canada

Professional experience

Timeframe
Occupation / company
Tasks

2011-11Till now

Producer

, Canada

• As a producer, I investigate public policy and social justice issues and develop episodes for the , 's flagship investigative documentary program.
• Duties include research, story development, managing budgets and directing a team of journalists, videographers and editors.
• After less than a year on the job, I was assigned to lead a large team of journalists in developing , Canada's first independent report card on how hospital patients fare. The project included a documentary special and a 600-page website and was based on tens of thousands of pieces of information collected in several databases.

2006-042011-03

Correspondent

, France

• I was the go-to stringer for major North American media outlets that relied on freelance journalists in France.
• I proposed and developed news and feature stories on all aspects of life in France, with an emphasis on societal change.
• I worked across media and in multiple formats, seamlessly moving between print, long and short-form radio documentaries and broadcasts for the internet.

2001-102006-02

Producer

, Canada

- I developed story ideas, produced program segments, arranged and directed interviews with world leaders and policy makers, negotiated content and creative direction, and organized daily production of , ’s longest-running current affairs program.

1994-012001-09

Medical reporter

, Canada

• I proposed and developed feature stories for Canada’s top national magazines, with a focus on medicine and health policy.
• I contributed to national magazines including , , , and .

1998-101999-09

Journalist

, Czech Republic

• I wrote feature analysis and news stories for audiences across eastern Europe and the Middle East.

Language ability

Language
Level
Exam / certificate
English
Mother tongue

French
Fluent (C1)

Other skills

Key professional skills
Driver licenses
Interests, hobbies, personal

I am a veteran journalist with extensive experience working in Canada and abroad. A skilled investigator and proven self-starter, editors appreciate my strong story sense, incisive ideas and ability to break away from the pack. Whether delving into patient outcomes in public hospitals, exposing government hypocrisy or exploring the meaning of gherkins in a globalized food supply, I have always been valued for my initiative, originality and dedication to excellence.

My skills in keywords include: investigations, story-telling, audio production, writing for print and broadcast, multi-media, project management, leadership, team-building, mentoring, insight and analysis, critical thinking, building relationships.

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