Jeremy Nolais: Calgary-based journalist with experience in writing, photography, multimedia & web design

12 Nov 2009

by Jeremy Nolais

Resumé

To download a PDF of my complete resumé click here

Cochrane Eagle September 2009-Present
Sports Editor/Reporter

Responsible for covering local events and generating story ideas related to the local sports scene for a readership of roughly 12,000.
Edit weekly submissions from freelance writers, parents and other important figures in the community.
Working to integrate the Eagle website (cochraneeagle.com) into the online community.

Mount Royal Reflector October 2005-October 2009
Publishing Editor/Features Editor/Reporter/Photographer

Coordinated a team of editors and numerous volunteer contributors to produce a bi-weekly publication as well as constant web updates.
In charge of having the final word on all editorial decisions as well as copy editing all content for grammar and legal issues.
Leading a complete redesign of the publication’s website using Wordpress and HTML coding (thereflector.ca).

Calgary Herald June 2008-September 2009
Page Desker/Copy Editor

In charge of having the final word on all editorial decisions as well as • copy editing all content for grammar and legal issues.
Was responsible for designing pages — in both Adobe InDesign and • QuarkXpress — for both the news and sports sections.
Used wire services to find the most compelling stories from events occurring around the world.
Copy edited pages from all sections for clarity and grammar.

Bonnyville Nouvelle May-August 2007
General reporter/Photographer/Layout Assistant

Worked in every area of producing a community newspaper for a
dedicated readership of roughly 10,000 from the town and area.

Mount Royal University September 2005-Present
Bachelor of Communications-Journalism

Developed writing skills by producing a high volume of varied stories. • Gained knowledge of how to shoot creative photographs and broadcast visuals.. Learned how to use many applicable software programs.