Laura K.

Hubbard
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Phone 506 451 5348 Email laurahubb@gmail.com url about.me/laurahubbard Twitter @laurahubb LinkedIn http://lnkd.in/aHuATT Flickr http://flic.kr/ps/2b6S4p

I am skilled in social media, photography, print and online writing. I am looking for my first full-time reporter job, as of September 2013. My passion for copy editing, accuracy and completing stories on tight deadlines, as well as my excellent research and leadership skills will be an asset to any organization and allow me to provide high-quality news.

Journalism Experience:
Brunswick News Inc. General reporter for Monctons Times & Transcript paper (May - August 2013). Globe and Mail, the Editorial intern (April 2013). Job duties included reporting, web editing, monitoring the wire service and publishing. Brunswick News Inc. Freelance reporter (April 2012 - present) for the Daily Gleaner, Riverside Neighbours and the Oromocto Post Gazette. I have taken assignments, pitched original ideas and completed stories on weekly deadlines on top of a full-time summer job and full-time studies. Covered a range of local news stories, from features to sporting events and arts and entertainment pieces. Optio Publishing Copy writer (September 2012 - present) for dental professionals and their websites. Freelance Journalism Work Freelance reporting for several publications, including Tidings Magazine, Halifax Magazine, Student Health 101, the Thompson Citizen and the Halifax Chronicle Herald. I have experience covering small town events and larger city issues. University of Calgary Centre for Military and Strategic Studies, May 2012 Completion of the Canadian Military Journalism Course scholarship. Course included classroom work on media-military relations and embedding agreements followed by four days on CFB Wainwright observing and interacting with military personnel. Editorial Intern at Metro Guide Publishing Intern for Halifax Magazine and East Coast Living Magazine during May 2012. Duties included copy editing, fact checking and completing eight stories for publication in

summer, fall and winter editions. My stories ranged from small news pieces and features to an in-depth look at a scientific award and business. Sandra Phinneys Travel Writing Course Completion of a course on travel writing and pitching freelance stories, April 2012.

Communication Skills:
Kings Landing Historical Settlement Interpreting 19th century New Brunswick life (summer job: 2008 through 2012) to visitors at this tourist attraction. Job description included taking part in reenactments, dressing in period costume and speaking with visitors. I have given tours to seniors and worked with summer camp programs and childrens tours. Holocaust Blog In May 2011, I participated in a Holocaust case study in Germany and Poland. I blogged throughout my trip and upon returning home: www.pilgrimagetopoland.blogspot.com City of Fredericton Aquatics Department Lifeguard (June - September 2008). I educated the public on water safety and skills and performed first aid when necessary. I was also the Grad Class Secretary for Fredericton High in 2009, and am confident speaking to all groups of people, as well as at events of all sizes. This position gave me the confidence to approach others and ask questions with ease.

Education:
University of Kings College, graduation date: May 2013 Combined Honours in Journalism and Canadian Studies. Completed my Canadian Studies thesis in 2012 on the M.S. St. Louis and public history. My Journalism Honours project focused on the ethics of travel writing. I have completed a six-week workshop in producing a weekly newspaper and have contributed to both Dalhousie and Kings student papers. I am now working for six-weeks with online news before completing an investigative journalism workshop. I will finish my year with a four-week internship at the Globe and Mail in Toronto. Fredericton High School, graduation date: June 2009 New Brunswick High School Diploma recipient with honours and several awards and scholarships.

Other Information:
Elementary French proficiency and valid drivers license. Capable of feature and hard news reporting, research, basic math skills, copy editing and providing photos. Competent with social media, Windows and Mac computers. Able to provide basic audio and video

elements. Capable of using WordPress, Storify, Google platforms. Working knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop.