Skills:
- Bilingual in English and French
- Strong writing and research skills
- Familiar with various types of media, including print, audio, video and online
- Computer skills including:
- Windows and Macintosh OS
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, FrontPage)
- Adobe Photoshop
- Basic HTML and CSS web design
- LexisNexis
- iNews and DaletPlus
- Various social media
Work Experience:
- Associate Producer - CBC Radio Ottawa, local current affairs programs
- Intern - CBC Radio Ottawa. Worked with National Radio Investigative Unit, radio programs “The House” and “Ottawa Morning” and local CBC News website
- Intern - The Globe and Mail, Vancouver
- Communications Assistant - Department of National Defence, Ottawa
- Salesperson - Dining In
- Volunteer - Parliament Hill
Education:
- Master of Journalism candidate, University of British Columbia
- Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management with specialization in International Studies, Carleton University
For a full resume, please contact Leslie Young at leslie.young1[at]gmail.com
