Mel Woods
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Experience
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Xtra Magazine
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Canada
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Online Audio and Video Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Culture Editor
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Jan 2022 - Present
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Staff Writer
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Apr 2021 - Jan 2022
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Self Employed
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Online Audio and Video Media
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700 & Above Employee
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Freelance Writer
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Sep 2017 - Present
Wrote for various online and print outlets including Vice, Slate, the Tyee, Xtra and the CBC. Wrote for various online and print outlets including Vice, Slate, the Tyee, Xtra and the CBC.
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Viral/Trends Editor
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May 2019 - Mar 2021
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President
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May 2018 - May 2019
Elected head of the representative advocacy body for journalism graduate students at UBC. Elected head of the representative advocacy body for journalism graduate students at UBC.
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UBC School of Journalism
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Vancouver, Canada Area
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Graduate Student
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Sep 2017 - May 2019
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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 Intern
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Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
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The Globe and Mail
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Canada
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Newspaper Publishing
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700 & Above Employee
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Editorial Intern
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May 2018 - Jun 2018
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CiTR 101.9 FM and Discorder Magazine
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Canada
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Gender Empowerment Collective Coordinator
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Sep 2017 - Apr 2018
Supervised a group of two dozen volunteer contributors to produce weekly one-hour talk radio program, Intersections, focused on local current affairs relating to intersectional feminist topics. Supervised a group of two dozen volunteer contributors to produce weekly one-hour talk radio program, Intersections, focused on local current affairs relating to intersectional feminist topics.
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CJSW Radio
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Canada
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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University Outreach Coordinator
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May 2017 - Aug 2017
Managed and established community radio station’s relationship with the University of Calgary campus. Created and edited content for CJSW’s online blog and website. Managed and established community radio station’s relationship with the University of Calgary campus. Created and edited content for CJSW’s online blog and website.
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The Gauntlet
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Musicians
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editor in Chief
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May 2016 - Apr 2017
Oversaw all operations of the Gauntlet Publications Society, including the production of a weekly print newspaper and thegauntlet.ca. Managed an annual budget of $300,000. Transitioned the publication in May 2017 from a weekly print newspaper to a monthly print magazine and digital-first model. Won the Canada University Press John A. Macdonald “Student Editor of the Year” award for 2016.
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Humour Editor
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Sep 2014 - Apr 2016
Oversaw the production of the Gauntlet’s Humour section. Included recruiting, training and supervising volunteer contributors. Produced content for the Humour section, including satirical articles, listicles, quizzes and comics. Contributed to the Gauntlet’s editorial board.
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Hyatt Hotels Corporation
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Patio Server
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Apr 2015 - Sep 2015
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East Side Marios Restaurant
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Canada
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Restaurants
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200 - 300 Employee
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Server
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May 2013 - Sep 2014
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Host
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May 2012 - May 2013
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Education
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The University of British Columbia
Master of Journalism, Journalism -
University of Calgary
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Honours, English