Justin Ling

Words. I love words.

I'm a freelance journalist who has spent ample time on the flip-side of things, dealing with communications, social media and broadcast media strategy. My work has primarily been with progressive NGOs.

Organizer at Brian Topp NDP Leadership Campaign

January 2012 - March 2012

I was responsible for logistics, database management and communications from out Montreal office.

Journalist and Editor at Dominion News Cooperative

July 2010 - September 2011

I am an active news and feature contributor to the Media Co-op and the Dominion newspaper. I've also been an organizer and editor for the Halifax Media Cooperative.

Campaign Organizer at New Democratic Party

March 2011 - May 2011

I have been involved in numerous campaigns as the communications officer, social media guru, volunteer coordinator and media organizer.

Newscaster at 89.7 The Coast

June 2009 - August 2009

In an internship position, I researched news stories, conducted interviews, wrote the stories and read them for broadcast. I also acted as a correspondent for press conferences and community events.

Journalist at Freelance Journalism

June 2011

I work primarily on political and international coverage for a variety of news outlets.

Concordia University

2011 – 2012

History

University of King's College

2009 – 2011

BJH

Concentration: Journalism