Karissa Donkin

kdonkin@rogers.com

Objective: To produce quality journalism for a respected news organization.

Education:

St. Thomas University, Fredericton, N.B.

Bachelor of Arts (journalism major, political science and criminology minors, expected 2012)

2010-11 GPA: 4.06

Saint John High School, Saint John, N.B.

Graduated with High Honours, June 2008

Relevant experience:

New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal, summer reporting intern – Saint John, N.B.

May to September 2010; May 2011 to September 2011

The Aquinian, News Editor – Fredericton, N.B.

May 2011 to present

New Brunswick Beacon, contributor – Fredericton, N.B.

September 2010 to present

New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal, freelance journalist – Fredericton, N.B. and Saint John, N.B.

September 2010 to May 2011

The Aquinian, reporter – Fredericton, N.B.

September 2008 to April 2011

CBC News New Brunswick, intern – Fredericton, N.B.

November 2010

Rogers TV, volunteer – Saint John, N.B. and Fredericton, N.B.

October 2007 to March 2010

Red and Grey yearbook, co-editor-in-chief – Saint John, N.B.

May 2007 to May 2008

Skills and Interests

Deadline-driven and able to file accurate, compelling copy in a high-stress environment.

Proficient in Canadian Press Style.

Familiar with Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InCopy, AVID Media Composer, DTI software, Twitter, WordPress, Tweet Deck

Able to shoot photos and video and capture audio.

Valid New Brunswick Class 7 driver’s license (learner’s permit).

Awards

Yves O. Fortier Earth Science Journalism Award, Geological Association of Canada, 2011

Dean’s List, 2008 to present

St. Thomas University President’s Scholarship, 2008

Irving Oil Fueling the Future Scholarship, 2008

References and a more detailed resumé are available upon request