KATE TENENHOUSE

Storyteller. Traveller. Self-taught graphic designer. Tea drinker. Lover of art, culture, media, adventure and chocolate.

That pretty much sums it up, but I'll elaborate a little...

I am a driven, dedicated and energetic graduate of the journalism program at Carleton University. I am interested in a broad range of topics, including local news and events, arts and culture, entertainment, history, and much more. I am open to all forms of journalism, from print to broadcast to online as well as public relations and communications.

My work has been featured on CBC Ottawa, J-Source, Ottawa Magazine, Apt613, Ottawa Life Magazine and more.

When I'm not in the newsroom, you'll find me back at Carleton University where I am currently pursuing a master's degree in communication. My research interests include digital media, social media strategies, newsrooms and popular culture.

Experience
CBC OTTAWA | ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
May - Dec. 2016 | June 2017 - Present

Compile background research and transcriptions
Pitch guest interviews, draft script notes using iNews, edit audio using Dalet
Organize music clearance forms, compile edit notes, fact check and more
Credits include: Ottawa Morning, All in a Day, Our Ottawa, Reel Shorts 2017, Ottawa Docs 2017, OrKidstra: The Power of Music

CBC OTTAWA | COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT
May - Dec. 2016 | June 2017 - Present

Draft communications plans and social media strategy
Write copy for the web to promote CBC events using Polopoly
Capture engaging photos for social media
Design social media graphics
Coordinate logistics and work with external partners
Act as a "CBC Ambassador" at local events

CUSO INTERNATIONAL | FREELANCE WRITER
2016 - 2017

Conduct interviews and work with packaged notes
Draft articles for the Catalyst newsletter/magazine
Apply edits and feedback from the communications team

OTTAWA LIFE MAGAZINE | SUMMER INTERN
May - Aug. 2015

Pitch story ideas and conduct interviews
Write and edit features for print and the web

OTTAWA STAR | FREELANCE REPORTER AND PHOTOGRAPHER
Feb. - Apr. 2015

Pitch story ideas and conduct interviews
Write and edit community stories for print and the web
Capture engaging photos to accompany articles

Education
CARLETON UNIVERSITY
MA CANDIDATE IN COMMUNICATION
2017 - Present

BACHELOR OF JOURNALISM
2012 - 2016
Honours with High Distinction
Minor in Political Science and History
CGPA 11.26 out of 12

AWARDS
Senate Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement
K. Phyllis Wilson Scholarship
Proud FM Undergraduate Scholarship
Peter Mansbridge Scholarship
Charles Lazarus Scholarship
Dean's List (2012-2016)

Skills
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT
Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · YouTube · Snapchat
Buffer · Canva · Easel.ly

BLOGGING, WEB & SCRIPT WRITING
Polopoly · WordPress · Weebly
Copy Editing · CP style · iNews

PHOTO / VIDEO / AUDIO EDITING
iPhoto · GarageBand · Audacity · Adobe Audition
Dalet · Media Central · iMovie · Final Cut Pro

Volunteer Experience
APT 613 | FREELANCE CONTRIBUTOR
2016

EDUCATE A GIRL | PODCAST PRODUCER
2015 - 2016

CBC OTTAWA
GALLERY | #CBCMEET613 captures the beauty of Ottawa (Aug. 2017)

#CBCMEET613 | Explore. Capture. Share. (June 2017)

PHOTOS | Scenes from Project Give fundraiser for Ottawa Food Bank (Dec. 2016)

Our Ottawa: Madonnaro François Pelletier beautifies Ottawa's sidewalks with chalk (May 2016)