Jared Lindzon
The Toronto Star, The Globe and Mail, The National Post
Toronto, ON, CANADA
Freelance writer for the Globe and Mail, The National Post and The Toronto Star
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Biography
- Proven ability to consistently meet deadlines
- Experienced in presenting stories and information in alternative digital formats, such as infographics, interactive polls, video debates and digital concerts
- Demonstrates natural comfort while speaking with high profile sources and interviews
- Experienced with audio, video and photo capturing and editing software such as Avid, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Audition and Adobe Photoshop
- Utilizes social media such as Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and blogging
- Efficient within the workplace using time-management and organizational skills
- Experienced researching, writing, and packaging stories
- Familiar with the variations in print and online news formats
- Working knowledge of CP style
- Experienced in producing print and video business journalism content
Industry Expertise (6)
Print Media
Research
Writing and Editing
Media - Broadcast
Media - Online
Media - Print
Areas of Expertise (5)
Creative Writing
Blogging
Writing and Editing
Personal Finance
Small Business Trends
Accomplishments (4)
Interview Experience (professional)
I have had the privilege of interviewing many interesting people over the years, including KISS frontman Gene Simmons, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, public intellect Noam Chomsky, the world's most travelled astronaut Story Musgrave, founder of TED talks Richard Saul Wurman, Head of Global Asset Management for Goldman Sachs Jim O'Neil, former Canadian ambassador to Tehran during the Iranian Hostage Crises Ken Taylor, and the ambassadors to Canada from China, Brazil, and Turkey, to name a few.
Awards (professional)
Student Journalist of the Year, The Ontario Newspaper Awards, Winner Student Award of Excellence, The Canadian Association of Journalists, Nominee
By-Lines (professional)
• The Toronto Star • The Globe and Mail • The National Post • The Financial Post • Posted Toronto • The Montreal Gazette • The Times Colonist • The Times of India • The Canadian Jewish News • CBC.ca • BlogTO • The London Free Press • The Windsor Star • The Western Gazette • Suite101.com • The Mark News
Almost-Almost Famous (personal)
Not long ago I reached out to Jann Wenner, founder of Rolling Stone magazine and personal hero, explaining that it was my one and only goal in life to write for him. He responded to the email by inviting me to meet with an editor at the New York head office of the magazine. While the interview went well, I was told that there weren't any opportunities to write for Rolling Stone right now. I still pursue this dream job on a daily basis, and hope to one day achieve that goal.
Education (2)
The University of Western Ontario: Honours BA, Information and Media Studies 2010
Minor in Creative Writing
The University of Western Ontario: Masters of Arts, Journalism (M.A.) 2011
Affiliations (7)
- The Globe and Mail
- The National Post
- The Toronto Star
- The University of Western Ontario
- Chat
- Western Journalism Alum
- Small Business: The Globe and Mail
Links (9)
Sample Talks (1)
Perseverance
My whole life I've been pursuing that which I have been advised against. I was advised against going into journalism by professors, family members, even other journalist, but I refused to listen. I was advised against becoming a freelance journalist by the same group of people, though today I am successfully self-employed. Now I'm being told that I will never write for Rolling Stone magazine, but I've already had an interview. At 24 I continue to be living proof that "no" just isn't an answer.
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- Keynote
- Moderator
- Panelist
- Workshop Leader
- Host/MC
- Author Appearance
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