Jacob Kuehn

jkuehn@uwo.ca 519-702-7605

Objective Education 2011-12

I am a bilingual Masters of Journalism graduate seeking employment.

Master of Arts in Journalism, University of Western Ontario, London Ontario Joan Donaldson Scholarship finalist Barbara Crook Entrance Scholarship Heine Fellowship recipient Deans Entrance Scholarship Bachelor of Social Sciences in International Development Studies, University of Ottawa Graduated summa cum laude Deans list 2006-2009 and recipient of Merit Scholarship Natural Sciences at Heritage College, Hull, Quebec Over 20 university-level credits in math and sciences

2006-09

2003-06 Journalism 2012 January

Interned with Thomson Reuters, Nairobi, Kenya

Reported daily on Kenyan financial markets, politics, general news and the Kenya-Somali conflict for print. Authored two feature pieces. Edited and scripted video reports for Africa Daily. Took photographs published by Reuters. Helped launch JHR chapter in London, Ontario. Developing a multimedia website platform featuring video, print and audio content focused on human rights in London.

2011 Dec-present

Journalists for Human Rights, London, Ontario

2011 Sept-Dec

Reporter and field producer for London Under 30, a current affairs television series in London, Ontario
Independently produced, filmed and edited several four-minute feature pieces. Produced a half-hour episode, managing contributions from a team of journalists. Contributed weekly blogs for the London Free Press Ontario election coverage (London North-Centre riding). Responsibilities include writing, reporting, and reading local newscasts for radio.

2011 Sept - Oct 2011 July - Nov

Election Blogger for the London Free Press

CHRW Radio Newscasts in London, Ontario

Key Skills iNews Adobe Audition Wordpress Employment 2009-2011 Avid NewsCutter Photoshop Social media platforms Sony Vegas Pro Final Cut Pro Office suites

Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada Policy Analyst: Intellectual Property Trade Policy Produced briefings for senior management, Cabinet Ministers and the Prime Minister. Contributed to the development of Canadian trade policy in bilateral and multilateral negotiations. Developed instructions and strategies for Canadian negotiators, and participated in negotiations. Organized stakeholder consultations and produced communications materials.

2008 Summer

SOS Childrens Villages Canada

Communications officer, coop student Drafted op-ed pieces for local papers across Canada. Helped build a website for a new SOS awareness campaign. Produced and designed print materials for direct mailing and helped create a promotional video.

Activities Traveled or lived in Kenya, Southeast Asia, Australia, and throughout Canada. Enjoy ukulele, reading, cooking, sailing, knitting, and volleyball.