Chandra Lye (BA, MJ)
Phone:- E-mail:-Burnaby, B.C.
Summary
I have over 10 years professional journalism experience at some of Canada’s top media outlets.
Skills
Multimedia journalism experience.
Savvy understanding of social media.
Proven ability to produce quality copy on tight deadlines.
Aptitude with computer applications such as: Photoshop, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Microsoft Office, HTML, CSS, Final Cut Pro, ENPS (Essential News Production System), Polopoly, Velocity XNG and iNews.
Experience
Freelance writer Vancouver, British Columbia
Self-employed 2015 - present
Writing and researching a variety of content for clients.
Using content management systems to upload stories and photos.
Interviewing experts and news sources for articles.
Newsletter writing and management.
Web Reporter Edmonton, Alberta
CTV News 2011 - 2015
Content management of main news site.
Updating and promoting CTV on social media accounts.
Writing news stories for the website.
Producer/Writer Edmonton, Alberta
Global News 2009 - 2011
Producing and writing for newscasts.
Supervising in the control room.
Editor Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta
Fort Saskatchewan Record 2010
Developing and updating news web content.
Composition and layout of editorial content.
General newsroom management.
Associate Editor Spruce Grove, Alberta
Stony Plain Reporter/Grove Examiner 2007 - 2008
Writing copy.
Managing the compilation of special features.
Editor Whitecourt, Alberta
Whitecourt Star 2007
Supervising newsroom staff.
Updating and developing website content.
Editing copy, layout and composition of the newspaper.
Reporting when needed.
Editor Edson, Alberta
Edson Leader 2006
Selecting and distributing assignments to reporters.
Maintaining and updating website content.
Composition and layout of editorial content.
Writing copy.
Reporter Hanna, Alberta
Hanna Herald 2005
Newspaper photographer.
Writing copy.
Education
Master of Journalism Graduated in July 2005
University of Queensland Brisbane, Australia
Bachelor of Arts Graduated in May 2001
University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
References
Available upon request.
