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Alanna Catherine Kelly

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  • Social Feed
  • Experience
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  • Projects
  • Quotes
  • Contact Listing
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    • Biography

      Dynamic journalist working in digital, broadcast, radio and print

      An eager, enthusiastic and next-level multiplatform reporter with extensive experience in fast-paced newsroom and technically challenging environments. Currently, writing, shooting, editing and reporting on five stories a day along with a packaged radio story.

      Master Of Journalism 

      Ryerson University
      2013-2015

      BA double major: Communication, Media, Film and Fine Arts

      University of Windsor
      2008-2012

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    • Journalism Experience

      Castanet News

      Video, Digital Journalist

      A self motivator who pitches multiple stories daily and creates compelling, unique stories for all platforms.

       

      Produce, film, edit a video story twice a day, every day. Writes five stories daily and produces one radio story every day. Vast experience in solo live hits with DEJERO every week. Wizard in the digital realm with a deep understanding of user experience on social media and multiple platforms.

       

      Responsible for finding unique and engaging stories that matter to residents in Kelowna, West Kelowna, Lake Country and the entire Okanagan Valley. Lightning fast digital skills with accuracy under stressful situations and ability to stay focused.

       

      Specializes in investigations, crime and breaking news.

       

      Samples:

      Cop makes teen relive rape

      Who stole Atlas the dog

      Baby snatcher strips naked

      Homeowners flooded *live

      Fatal Salmon Arm Shooting *live

      Boy finds dead body in lake

      Baby creep caught 

      Good Creek fire grows 

      Father Charged in triple murder 

      Homeless house strikes fear

      Red beach investigated

      Feces falls from sky

      Robbed at gunpoint

      'A split-second glimpse'

      More lightning worries

      Scramble to halt flooding

      Car crumpled in hit and run

      Wildfire now 1,000 hectares

      Knox fire suspects sought

      Wildfire expected to grow overnight

      Boy's dog viciously killed

      Remains found at crash site

      Fireballs drop from sky

      Wildfire surrounded home

      How clean is Okanagan Lake?

       

      Feed:
      https://www.castanet.net/search-news/?q=alanna+kelly
       

       

      CityNews & 680 NEWS

      Digital reporter and writer

      Working as a multi-platform reporter at CityNews offered the unique experience of crafting stories through broadcast, radio, digital and social media.


      Top Stories:
      Toronto Bulk Barn trading in plastic bags for reusable containers (Filmed, edited, written on iPhone)

      Is the 'killer clown' prank coming to Toronto?

      Boy with autism reunited with 'Bear,' his safety toy

      What it’s really like: Being a Toronto police officer

      Live coverage: New Canadians welcomed at World Cup of Hockey ceremony

       

      Who is alleged serial killer Elizabeth Tracey Mae Wettlaufer?

       

      Samples:

      How to build a rink on top of a Toronto skyscraper
       

      Live coverage: New, empty streetcar derails at King and Bathurst
       

      Update on mother-daughter deaths in Whitby


      Toronto Raptors planning to take stand against police brutality

      TTC bus operator caught using cellphone while driving
       

      Why did this dog have to die? Toronto Animal Services protocols under fire


      Pizza Pizza delivery driver fired over offensive text messages to customer
       

      Coat check chaos after concert at EnerCare Centre results in multiple alleged thefts

       

      Neighbours save dog left to freeze outside on Liberty Village balcony

       

      Two people arrested after brawl over parking spot at Square One Shopping Centre

       

      Raptors don’t exist, according to CBS sports poll

       

      High schooler says he was kicked off TTC bus, called ‘damn Latino'

       

      Girl with autism has stolen iPad replaced by CityNews viewer

       

      Man kidnapped in Liberty Village found; investigation continues

       

      Trending: Toronto police post video of ‘what they have to work with’

       

      Women wearing hijabs called terrorists, one shoved on TTC


      Doctors miss swallowed battery, diagnose two-year-old with flu
       

      Couple furious after Canada Post loses baby gift sent from Ontario

       

      Toronto YogaBe shuts down without notice; members, mats left stranded

       

      Character Toronto: Kevin Richards turns haircuts into amazing works of art

       

      Trending: Butchering Canadian names, an American specialty

       

      Trending: Heartbroken raccoon vigorously tries to wake dead friend

       

      Blue Jays’ David Price searches for young fan in makeshift jersey

       

      Toronto police nab driver in HOV lane using mannequins as passengers

       

      EXCLUSIVE: Muslim boys high school soccer team refuses to play against team with 2 girls

       

      Dream vacation turned into nightmare after wheelchair goes missing

       

      TTC investigating after video shows special constables in violent incident at Union Station

       

      Pan Am Games features:

      Pan Am profile: Canoeist and flag bearer Mark Oldershaw ready for the water

       

      Pan Am profile: Toronto trampolinist perseveres for family and sport

       

      Pan Am profile: The bromance of Canada's beach volleyball duo

       

      Pan Am profile: Face of the Games almost didn’t make it

      All my stories can be viewed here.

      Ryerson Review of Journalism

      Senior Online Editor

      Magazine Feature: Prize Fighters

       

      Award: 3rd place in “People” category at AEJMC Awards for: Prize Fighters 

      Content Writer & Producer

      Rogers Hometown Hockey

      Started from day one on the Rogers Hometown Hockey digital team creating fan engagement and putting in place a strategy for fan engagement and social media content for fans.

       

      Wrote content and managed Hometown Hockey Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

       

      Wrote editorial content for www.hometownhockey.com including '25 reasons why each town was chosen.'

       

      Main contact for Hometown Hockey and Rogers brand as well as Sportsnet brand levels.

       

      Managed Rogers Cheer Like Never Before Contest and entries.

      Intern Reporter: Sportsnet

      Rogers Sportsnet, Sportsnet Magazine, Sportsnet.ca

      RSS FEED: Click here

       

      A day in the life of being a Sportsnet Intern: Visit here
       

      What M-School was all about: Video

      Global News Toronto: Sports Reporter / Intern

      SHAW COMMUNICATIONS

      Came up with story angles and ideas, conducted all interviews below, helped edit and used editorial decisions with editing team.

       

      Stand Up: Video

       

      Marcus Stroman making a big first impression with the Toronto Blue Jays 

       

      The Toronto Raptors bring back Dwane Casey for three more years

       

      The Toronto Lakeshore Patriots head to B.C. for the Royal Cup 

       

      Toronto Raptors open playoffs at home Saturday verses Brooklyn

       

       Is Leaf Nation going to cheer for the Montreal Canadiens?

       

      Wings and Slicks stunt driving course comes to downtown Toronto 

       

      Arborist Krista Strating one of the top tree climbers in the world

      The Whistler Question Newsmagazine

      Reporter, Copy Editor, Photographer

      This experience gave me the opportunity to perfect my craft and practice reporting on every type of news. I was also able to further my photography and story telling with The Whistler Question.

       

      I was able to Interviewing Atsuko Tanaka before her debut at the 2014 Sochi Olympic Games, which allowed my reporting to reach new levels. Tanaka competed in the games first female ski jump making history for Canadian sport.

       

      - Met weekly deadlines of four stories per week

      - Edited entire newspaper

      - Wrote news, arts and culture, features, and sports stories

      - Collaborated with news team about ideas and layout

      - On the spot reporting, cold calls, research, photography, and writing

      - Published over 50 articles: 

       

      http://www.whistlerquestion.com/apps/pbcs.dll/search?Category=whistler

      The Windsor Star

      Sports Reporter, Sports Photographer

      Working at The Windsor Star sports desk, gave me the adrenaline and real life experience that made me thrive towards my goals. In five years my goal is to be working for a daily newspaper or news organization cover real sports in real time. 

       

      - Met daily and hourly deadlines

      - Reported, Interviewed, researched, filmed and cold calls

      - Features, news, game recaps, photography, video and rewrites.

      The University of Windsor: The Lance Newspaper

      Sports Reporter, Sports Photographer

      This is where I gained my first practical experience as a journalist. I was able to cover national championships and feature talented athletes.

       

      My story on Olympian Melissa Bishop showcased the struggle of an athlete trying to juggle funding while finishing her education in Canada.

    • Skills and Attributes

      Energetic outlook on journalism industry with fresh new ideas

      A polished story teller through video, digital and radio with advance written, research and presentation skills.

      Write, films and edits two to five video stories daily.

      Exceptional editorial news judgment and ability to determine the most important stories

      Vast experience in breaking news and flexible in different story telling methods including investigations and long from journalism.

      Honest, creative and competitive individual with a persistent standpoint 

      Extensive knowledge on current affairs, news and local community issues that matter to residents

      A determined leader with a go-getter attitude who stops at nothing in order to finish a story using accuracy, balance and transparency

      Curious with a dedication to getting the truth and facts right

      Quick and timely problem solving skills, while surpassing deadlines

      Advanced experience in turning complex issues into clear and concise stories

      Passionate about creating exclusive and original stories

    • Photography

      Multiple different projects over the years, for more information or freelance rates email me.

      Sarah Wells
      Sarah Wells
      Sarah Wells
    • On-Going projects

      Please click links below for more detail

      Sportsnet Magazine - Feature

      Stand Up

       

      Please click: here 

      Audio Video Slideshow

      Toronto through an Olympian eyes. A mini-documentary of 400m hurdler Sarah Wells.


      Please click: here 

       

      Amateur Sport in Canada: Video

      Click: Here

      Links to Published Stories

      Sports News:

      Canadian Ski Jumpers Poised to Make Olympic Impact

       

      Comets Part Ways with Coach Winter

       

      Express Guard Loiselle Looks to End Losing Streak Tonight

       

      Dreamcatcher Meadows Foals to be Inspected

       

      Eight Local Paddlers off to World Championshop

       

      Hard News/Features:

      Whistler RMOW Ordered to Remove Stop Sign

       

      WB posts $10.4 M Loss in Third Quarter 

       

      Short-Term Solution Found for Helipad

       

      Riding for Ruby

    • Alanna Catherine Kelly

      Contact Information

    • Contact me via my multiple platforms

      Feel free to directly reach out to me.

      250-215-8086

      C: (250)215-8086

      E: Alannakellynews@gmail

      Linkedin Account

      Location: Kelowna, B.C.

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