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About

Me 

 

     I'm thankful to be working for 680 News and CityNews Toronto currently. I've always wanted to be able to give back to the city I love. It feels good to know I am helping people plan for their day, trip, etc by giving them weather information on both radio and TV. You can listen live here: http://www.680news.com/

 

    In 2014, I was the evening weather anchor for CBC News Saskatchewan. During my time here, I enhanced the quality of weather news on all platforms; TV web and radio. For example, I began working a split shift to be present on our greatest rated show, The Morning Edition. I also created a weather blog to entice a weather conversation with our viewers on the CBC News Saskatchewan website. A more recent example is my involvement with talking to students about weather as a guest visitor during science curriculum.

 

    When I'm not at work giving audiences their daily dose of weather news, you'll find me buried in my books. Currently, I'm taking a Broadcast Meteorology degree with the Mississippi State University. I will be graduating in the summer of 2017 and I can't wait!

 

    Previously, I worked as a Video Journalist for The Weather Network. I produced, wrote, edited and reported weather stories all on my own.  I am originally from Toronto, Ontario but I moved to the west for the opportunity to grow and focus my skills on reporting the weather. 

 

    As a Ryerson journalism grad, my past news experience includes reporting for Rogers TV and CFRB Newstalk Radio 1010. I also completed an internship with CTV National News in 2008 working alongside prominent news anchors including, Lisa LaFlamme and Scott Laurie. I have also worked with Diana Bishop, a former CTV, Global and NBC News Correspondent who has helped me sharpen my on-air performance.

 

    Please feel free to scroll down to view my resume and check out my demo by clicking on the Demo/TV Work tab in the top right corner.  

 

    Thanks for visit my site.

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   - Farah Singh 

 

 

Farah Dhalla-Singh

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680 NEWS/CITYNEWS TORONTO                                                                              MAY 2016 - CURRENT

Weather Anchor

  • Analyze and interpret meteorological data for live weather reporting.

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CBC News Saskatchewan                                                                                         January 2014 – MAY 2016

Weather Anchor

  • Analyze and interpret meteorological data for live provincial weather reporting.

  • Gather, write and present editorial assignments for news broadcast.

  • Attend community events to build CBC brand awareness.

  • Report weather hits live on CBC Radio One The Morning Edition and afternoon shows.

  • Perform up to 15 minutes of live, unscripted weather information daily. 

 

The Weather Network                                                                        February 2011 – December 2013 

Video Journalist - Edmonton, Ab

Weather Presenter - Oakville, On

  • Find stories, research, coordinate, shoot, write, edit and deliver news reports for broadcast.

  • Responsible for proper camera set-up in order to facilitate on-camera appearance when conducting interviews, performing stand-ups and sign-offs.

  • Operate mobile journalism unit and ancillary equipment, ensuring optimal audio, video and technical quality under prevailing conditions.

  • Report live breaking news and active weather.

  • Responsible for the factual and professional presentation of weather content on an on-call basis.

  • Present weather using a variety of media platforms: TV broadcast, web products, radio and mobile.


Rogers TV Durham                                                                                     September 2009 – January 2011

Volunteer Videographer

       Volunteer three times a week, producing news stories for broadcast on First Local.

  • Develop and pitch story ideas and provide valuable input during morning brainstorming sessions.

  • Independently research, interview, chase produce, shoot, edit and script news segments for news.

  • Teach, mentor and train interns from high school to write news copy, edit and shoot.

  • Constantly building strong relationships with several Durham Region officials and other contacts.

  • Act as an ambassador for Rogers Television in the community.

 

CFRB Newstalk 1010                                                                                                              May 2007 – May 2008

Reporter                                                                                             

    General assignment reporter: responsible for coverage of major local news stories.

    Filed wraps on location for every hour of newscast.

    Perform regular news casting shifts, traffic shifts, and audio editing shifts.

    Responsible for posting news content on CFRB website and uploading audio and images regularly.

 

CTV National (Toronto Bureau)                                                                 October 2007 – November 2007

Intern

        Constantly pitched new story ideas on a daily basis. 

  • Assisted all reporters with chasing stories and setting up interviews. 

  • Assisted cameramen on shoots and conducted several interviews for reporters. 

  • Offered much needed support to the productions and operations department.

 

 

Education

 

Mississippi State University                                                                                            August 2014 - Current

Geoscience Major-Broadcast Meteorology Program-BMP

 Expected graduation: June 2017

 

News and Voice Training                                                                                      January 2012 – January 2013

Diana Bishop; http://www.successstoryprogram.com/

 Media Training

 Enhance presentation and writing for media

 

Ryerson University                                                                                                 September 2004 – April 2008

School of Journalism 

 Television Broadcast major

 Graduated in April 2008

 

 

                                                           References available upon request.

 

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