aron katz

* Generated and implementing ideas for new media content, stories, and features * Initiated and maintaining a clear communication strategy and brand marketing strategy across traditional and new media platforms * Maintained digital database of video assets * Produced and editing original copy and digital content on daily basis * Managed the development of organization website from inception to launch and coordinating closely with third-party developers * Leveraged digital media and extended online reach for campaigns, communications vehicles and media initiatives. * Promoted website through integrated organic search engine optimization (SEO), pay-per-click campaigns (PPC) and various social media campaigns through Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Constant Contact. * Created graphics, layout and copy for various promotional materials in both print and digital formats

* Managed and scheduled guest bookings * Researched background information for producers and host * Acquired B-roll elements for various guest segments * Coordinated episode list to ensure correct broadcasting of shows

* Reported on air for CBC Radio local news * Researched, and directed hourly national newscasts * Wrote stories from information gathered over the wires for hourly newscasts * Assembled and edited audio clips into scripts to enhance the quality of stories

* Scheduled and interviewed sources for top news stories * Field produced numerous stories to be packaged by reporters * Researched news stories and pitched to Assignment Editor

* Developed a program for campers in video production and journalism skills * Initialized digital media strategy integrating media projects with camp website * Created a promotional video for use on the camp website and school visits

* Developed the overall planning for the Jewish Teen Board leadership program, its curriculum, and experiential learning activities. * Planned and executed all workshops, site visits, and activities. * Acted as a liaison between the teen philanthropy program and relevant community organizations.

York Region District School Board is the third largest school district in Ontario, with over 123,000 students in 171 elementary schools and 31 secondary schools. York Region District School Board is the largest employer in York Region with over 11,000 skilled and dedicated employees. What makes our organization successful is a collaborative partnership between our schools, departments, parents, community and the Ministry of Education. We are committed to attracting, developing and supporting passionate school and system leaders across all facets of our organization.A career in public education offers many rewards. In the York Region District School Board, we inspire learning and create safe, healthy, inclusive and engaging learning and working environments to support student achievement and well-being. We are committed to hiring practices which reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and our communities.

Award recipient of Outstanding Achievement in Reporting

Studied digital media communication and communication theory Activities and Societies: Alpha Epsilon Pi, Hillel of Greater Toronto

Technological Education specializing in Communications Technology