Jen Zielinski
Bureau Chief at Black Press Media- Claim this Profile
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Paul Hergott
I haven't worked "with" Jen, but have been interviewed by her at "One Crash is Too Many" awareness events and have seen a lot of her work on Castanet. Jen not only has excellent skills as a journalist, but shows a keen interest in using her influential position to make positive changes in our society. We are lucky to have Jen in our community.
Paul Hergott
I haven't worked "with" Jen, but have been interviewed by her at "One Crash is Too Many" awareness events and have seen a lot of her work on Castanet. Jen not only has excellent skills as a journalist, but shows a keen interest in using her influential position to make positive changes in our society. We are lucky to have Jen in our community.
Paul Hergott
I haven't worked "with" Jen, but have been interviewed by her at "One Crash is Too Many" awareness events and have seen a lot of her work on Castanet. Jen not only has excellent skills as a journalist, but shows a keen interest in using her influential position to make positive changes in our society. We are lucky to have Jen in our community.
Paul Hergott
I haven't worked "with" Jen, but have been interviewed by her at "One Crash is Too Many" awareness events and have seen a lot of her work on Castanet. Jen not only has excellent skills as a journalist, but shows a keen interest in using her influential position to make positive changes in our society. We are lucky to have Jen in our community.
Experience
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Black Press Media
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Canada
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Media and Telecommunications
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300 - 400 Employee
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Bureau Chief
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2019 - Present
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Okanagan Digital Editor
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Nov 2016 - Present
I work to build an online audience and digital content in Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton and Salmon Arm, and surrounding areas. Produce stories, photos, video and multimedia elements to enhance regional coverage. Promote stories online and through social media channelsCover breaking and feature stories using various multimedia elements.
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Castanet Media
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Canada
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Video Journalist
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May 2011 - Nov 2016
I currently produce videos for Castanet Media, an online media source referred to as the Okanagan's Homepage. I work as the reporter, camera operator and editor. I cover breaking news, feature and human interest stories. Previously I was the court, beat and morning chase reporter for Castanet. As part of the Castanet Team, I am dedicated to try and be the first on scene of any major event in the Okanagan area.
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Video Journalist
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May 2011 - Nov 2016
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CBC
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Canada
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Producer
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Nov 2010 - May 2011
Associate Producer (casual) --- CBC Radio 1: The Early Edition --- CBC Radio 1: On the Coast Find and transpire original ideas for each program following the outlined pillars of CBC. Pre-Interview, write and edit script. Associate Producer (casual) --- CBC Radio 1: The Early Edition --- CBC Radio 1: On the Coast Find and transpire original ideas for each program following the outlined pillars of CBC. Pre-Interview, write and edit script.
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Bell Media
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Canada
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Reporter/ Traffic
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May 2010 - Oct 2010
Morning/Afternoon Traffic report for the CKTB Talk 610 (Niagara Region) Beat Reporter: Covering breaking news, press conferences and city events. Weekend News Anchor Morning/Afternoon Traffic report for the CKTB Talk 610 (Niagara Region) Beat Reporter: Covering breaking news, press conferences and city events. Weekend News Anchor
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Education
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2009 - 2011
BCIT
Diploma, Broadcast Journalism -
2001 - 2008
Thompson Rivers University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government / Sociology
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