David Lochead
Reporter at Nunatsiaq News- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Experience
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Nunatsiaq News
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Canada
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Reporter
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Aug 2021 - Present
Daily reporting on the important stories occurring across the entire territory of Nunavut.Stories include coverage of Iqaluit's water crisis, state of emergency's in remote communities and climate change in the North.Outside of news reporting, I also write longer features on a variety of topics, from business to the arts. Daily reporting on the important stories occurring across the entire territory of Nunavut.Stories include coverage of Iqaluit's water crisis, state of emergency's in remote communities and climate change in the North.Outside of news reporting, I also write longer features on a variety of topics, from business to the arts.
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Business Innovation Fellow
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May 2021 - Dec 2021
In charge of finding and writing grants for funding opportunities to help build The Green Line, an exciting media startup in Toronto. Developed partnerships with foundations and nonprofit organizations to help sustainably build The Green Line while staying community-oriented. Participated in the development of a pitch deck that is presented to potential partners of The Green Line. A team player in a fast-paced startup trying to bring more equity in Toronto's news coverage.
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Writer and Content Developer
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Oct 2020 - Jul 2021
Aggregated, wrote and edited stories every week on news that matters in Canada such as the growth of the P1 variant during Canada’s third wave of COVID-19.Develops the marketing, social media messaging and website design to encourage a growing number of Canadians to view our website. Writes a well-crafted and personal newsletter every week that rounds-up the important news that happened in Canada. Aggregated, wrote and edited stories every week on news that matters in Canada such as the growth of the P1 variant during Canada’s third wave of COVID-19.Develops the marketing, social media messaging and website design to encourage a growing number of Canadians to view our website. Writes a well-crafted and personal newsletter every week that rounds-up the important news that happened in Canada.
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Public Policy Forum
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Canada
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Think Tanks
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1 - 100 Employee
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Researcher
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Oct 2020 - Jan 2021
Researched the challenges with federal policy surrounding private giving in journalism and how to improve nonprofit journalism’s viability. Exploring and presenting alternative business models for the news industry was also completed. The result was a report submitted to the Canadian Ministry of Heritage. Researched the challenges with federal policy surrounding private giving in journalism and how to improve nonprofit journalism’s viability. Exploring and presenting alternative business models for the news industry was also completed. The result was a report submitted to the Canadian Ministry of Heritage.
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The Hill Times
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Canada
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Reporter
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Feb 2020 - Feb 2020
Wrote a well-detailed profile on Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard as well as an expansive feature on historic parliamentary buildings. Reported on timely news stories such as protests and rail blockades caused by the pipeline construction on Wetʼsuwetʼen First Nation land. Wrote a well-detailed profile on Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard as well as an expansive feature on historic parliamentary buildings. Reported on timely news stories such as protests and rail blockades caused by the pipeline construction on Wetʼsuwetʼen First Nation land.
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Global News
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Reporter
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May 2019 - Jun 2019
Completed research and street interviews for important provincial stories such as the Ford government’s cuts to autism programs.Pitched, reported and published a story on money laundering in Ontario. Completed research and street interviews for important provincial stories such as the Ford government’s cuts to autism programs.Pitched, reported and published a story on money laundering in Ontario.
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Star Metro Halifax
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Newspaper Publishing
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Reporter
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Apr 2019 - May 2019
Reported and wrote daily stories on news affecting Halifax region such as the introduction of a new sports team mascot and the environmental impact on gas prices. Pitched and wrote feature stories such as the growth of diversity in Halifax-based podcasts. Reported and wrote daily stories on news affecting Halifax region such as the introduction of a new sports team mascot and the environmental impact on gas prices. Pitched and wrote feature stories such as the growth of diversity in Halifax-based podcasts.
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Bartender
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Jun 2017 - Oct 2017
Made high quality drinks in timely fashion. Ensured customers at the bar were getting the best fine dining experience possible.Maintained and organized stock for the bar. Made high quality drinks in timely fashion. Ensured customers at the bar were getting the best fine dining experience possible.Maintained and organized stock for the bar.
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Education
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Carleton University
Master's of Journalism -
Dalhousie University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Honours, International Development and Political Science