Vancouver, B.C.
Leahjwrrn@gmail.com
Summary
I’m a detail-oriented journalist with a passion for local news and multimedia storytelling. I take pride in my ability to stay organized and focused, whether I’m creating a TV story, editing an audio project, or writing a digital piece. No matter the medium, I bring a commitment to accuracy, clear communication, and a high standard of work.
Education
Diploma in Broadcast & Online Journalism
British Columbia Institute of Technology
- Stowe School Award recipient
- Broadcast and Online Jouralism Academic Award
recipient
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations
University of British Columbia
- Honour roll student
- With Distinction graduate
Work Experience
CityNews Vancouver – Video Journalist Intern
- Worked alongside multimedia journalists while creating TV stories for the newsroom’s 24-hour news stream.
- Conducted on-camera interviews, filmed b-roll, and helped write and produce TV news stories.
CBC/Radio-Canada – Current Affairs Intern
- Worked on BC Today hosted by Michelle Eliot, adding to the content and
production of the show.- Pitched story ideas, wrote scripts, sourced interviewees, edited visuals
and produced segments.
- Pitched story ideas, wrote scripts, sourced interviewees, edited visuals
Special Olympics BC – Communications Intern
- Supported the communications team in the Vancouver office by adding
content to the program’s media channels.- Wrote athlete profiles, edited Instagram reels and updated their new website.
Skills
- Adobe Premier Pro, Audition & Photoshop knowledge
- WordPress, Canva, Datawrapper & Knight Lab experience
- CP style proficient
- Multiplatform broadcast-style writing
- Interviewing & source development
- Videography
- Photography