Yusuf Seid
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Advocacy journalism 1 Content creation 1 Curiosity 1 Fact checking 1 Investigative interviewing 1 Newsletters 1 Research 1 Research sources 1 Time management 1 Writing 1

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Spinning Forward
Spinning Forward
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Research & Writer/Journalist for Local Media Company

Research and write 4 to 5 stories based on assigned topics during the project Work with the publisher and director to research and create content for Spinning Forward's online presence (website, newsletter, and social media)   Attend a weekly meeting with the team to give updates on your progress Research assign topics for stories and organize information with headings and sections. Research local experts and find contact information that we may interview in the Toronto region   Produce at least 4 or 5 stories during the project by following good time management skills and deadlines  Research and monitor content creators and influencers on social media in the Toronto region. Strong curiosity, listening, and problem-solving skills Research, organize, rewrite, fact-check, and submit edits for stories on a deadline Learn about the Toronto region and what makes it work and not work for young people Note: We highly value lived experiences and strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary people, and BIPOC are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may come from a background less traditional to our field of work, and we welcome the new insight such a candidate would provide.

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Work experience

Culture Intern
Western Gazette
London, Ontario, Canada
October 2024 - Current

At the Gazette I research, pitch, and write stories relating to culture on Western University campus. Currently, I'm in my second semester of working with the newspaper, and several of my articles can be found on the site itself.

Example: https://westerngazette.ca/culture/when-is-it-too-early-to-celebrate-christmas/article_605620cc-b416-11ef-b1ef-0f46f2243af3.html