I'm Ish Sharma, a broadcast journalist with a passion for compelling storytelling and on-air reporting. I specialize in breaking news, live reporting, and producing multimedia content for radio, TV, and the web, with a knack for turning complex events into clear, engaging stories. Over the years I've collaborated with sales teams to push brand content, built audiences on social media, and worked with diverse communities. I'm fluent in several languages and comfortable working under tight deadlines, traveling to cover stories and delivering high-quality content for multiple platforms.…

Ish Sharma

I'm Ish Sharma, a broadcast journalist with a passion for compelling storytelling and on-air reporting. I specialize in breaking news, live reporting, and producing multimedia content for radio, TV, and the web, with a knack for turning complex events into clear, engaging stories. Over the years I've collaborated with sales teams to push brand content, built audiences on social media, and worked with diverse communities. I'm fluent in several languages and comfortable working under tight deadlines, traveling to cover stories and delivering high-quality content for multiple platforms.…

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I’m Ish Sharma, a broadcast journalist with a passion for compelling storytelling and on-air reporting. I specialize in breaking news, live reporting, and producing multimedia content for radio, TV, and the web, with a knack for turning complex events into clear, engaging stories.

Over the years I’ve collaborated with sales teams to push brand content, built audiences on social media, and worked with diverse communities. I’m fluent in several languages and comfortable working under tight deadlines, traveling to cover stories and delivering high-quality content for multiple platforms.

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Language

Panjabi, Punjabi
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Urdu
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Reporter/ Host/Online Journalist/Producer at Darpan Magazine
January 1, 2020 - Present
Chased breaking news stories, wrote web news stories, long-form features and business profiles; covered live hits and press conferences; captured high-resolution photos and video for embedding in web stories; produced lifestyle pieces for web and social media; wrote scripts and performed voiceovers for commercials and promos. Led special series on SPS vs. Surrey RCMP and farmer’s protests; covered Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s shooting, mayoral and party campaigns, and the COVID news cycle. Anchored digital content in What’s Trending segments for Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube and uploaded content to the website. Monitored audience engagement across social platforms (over 200,000 followers) and curated video content with editorial impact. Helped assemble and send the weekly e-newsletter. Conducted exclusive interviews with high-profile figures (e.g., Melanie Mark, Dr. Bonnie Henry, Kevin Falcon) and represented the brand at galas and events; collaborated with sales to push brand an
Producer/Host/Reporter for news and community at Asian Television Network
December 1, 2019 - October 17, 2025
Drove the day’s main stories, anchored news and community segments, produced on-air promos and VO work for commercials, and covered major events including elections and budget discussions; performed interviews and contributed editorial content.
Investigative Reporter-Reality Check: To Save Youth & Curb Crime in Surrey at CKYE REDFM 93.1
October 1, 2018 - October 17, 2025
Investigated gang violence in Surrey; analyzed factors behind youth involvement in crime; researched drug- and gang-related murders; assessed policing resources and anti-gang initiatives such as the Wraparound program; spoke with politicians, police, professors, and parents about prevention and intervention; covered municipal elections and broader community issues.
News/Sports/Weather/Traffic/Business Anchor/ Reporter/Web Writer at Roundhouse Radio Vancouver-98.3FM
January 1, 2018 - October 17, 2025
Anchored the morning show (6am–12:30pm), delivering traffic, weather, sports and business updates (~105 casts/week); rewrote releases and packaged stories for the web via WordPress; cut audio clips for on-air use; led breaking news coverage and on-location reports; built relationships with RCMP, SFU, and UBC; covered entertainment events; produced web content and posted to social media.
News/Traffic/Weather/Sports/Business Anchor; Morning Talk Show Host/Producer, News Director at ATN Radio
November 1, 2016 - October 17, 2025
Delivered live traffic, weather, sports and business updates; hosted the morning show; produced segments and directed the news desk; secured exclusive interviews (e.g., Tom Mulcair); performed live cut-ins from on-location events; oversaw VO and promo scripting.
Reporter/Host/Producer: Buzz Around Town at JOY TV
September 1, 2019 - October 17, 2025
Researched and re-wrote Punjabi and English community events; presented the Community Calendar on camera; covered major local happenings and community features for a national audience.
Researcher at CTV News Vancouver
January 1, 2012 - Present
Pitched original story ideas; helped research stories and interview guests; shadowed reporters; wrote scripts for news VO and VO/SOT; assisted at the assignment desk with coordination.
Associate Producer at CBC Vancouver Radio One: On The Coast
December 1, 2011 - October 17, 2025
Pitched original story ideas; lined up interviews; conducted pre-interviews; wrote scripts for interviews; gathered and cut audio footage for packages; contributed to show presentation.
Researcher at Global Television News
March 1, 2012 - October 17, 2025
Chased news stories; rewrote news stories and press releases; accessed court records and FOI requests; gathered tips from the public; produced clips and packages for broadcast.
Reporter / Host / Online Journalist / Producer at Darpan Magazine
January 1, 2020 - Present
Chased breaking news; wrote website stories and long-form features; covered live hits and press conferences; captured high-resolution photos/videos for web; produced lifestyle pieces and VOs for clients; anchored digital content in trend segments; managed weekly e-newsletter; conducted exclusive interviews with high-profile figures; engaged audience across social platforms (Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, etc.).
Producer / Host / Reporter for News and Community at Asian Television Network (ATN)
December 1, 2019 - October 17, 2025
Drove main stories of the day; managed commercial scripting and VO production; covered major events (US/Elections, provincial elections, etc.); built media relations and anchored on-air; produced digital content for web and social platforms.
Investigative Reporter - Reality Check: To Save Youth & Curb Crime in Surrey at CKYE REDFM 93.1
October 1, 2018 - October 17, 2025
Investigated gang violence and youth crime; researched drug/gang-related murders; analyzed policing resources and interventions; interviewed politicians, police, professors, and parents; covered anti-gang initiatives and municipal elections; produced features on women in marine careers.
News/Sports/Weather/Traffic/Business Anchor / Reporter / Web Writer at Roundhouse Radio Vancouver-98.3FM
January 1, 2018 - October 17, 2025
Anchored morning news, traffic, weather, sports and business; produced web content and clips; handled breaking news and on-location live hits; built relationships with RCMP, SFU, UBC; posted digital content via WordPress; supported entertainment coverage and community events.
News / Traffic / Weather / Sports / Business Anchor / Morning Talk Show Host / Producer, News Director at ATN Radio
November 1, 2016 - October 17, 2025
Delivered live updates every 10 minutes; covered breaking news; conducted exclusive interviews (e.g., Tom Mulcair); produced segments and promos; on-location broadcasts; supervised programming and news direction.
Reporter / Host / Producer: Buzz Around Town at JOY TV
September 1, 2019 - October 17, 2025
Researched and presented community events in Punjabi and English; hosted bilingual Community Calendar segments across Canada; delivered on-camera reports.
Researcher at CTV News Vancouver
January 1, 2012 - October 17, 2025
Pitched original story ideas; interviewed guests; helped research stories; shadowed reporters; wrote scripts and VOs; supported assignment desk coordination.
Associate Producer at CBC Vancouver (Radio One: On The Coast)
December 1, 2011 - October 17, 2025
Pitched ideas; lined up interviews; performed pre-interviews; arranged guests; wrote scripts; gathered and edited audio for broadcasts.
Researcher at Global Television News
March 1, 2012 - October 17, 2025
Chased stories; rewrote news pieces; accessed court records and FOI requests; gathered clips and interview material; monitored competing outlets for context.
Reporter/ Host/Online Journalist/Producer at Darpan Magazine
January 1, 2020 - November 12, 2025
Chased breaking news, wrote website stories, long-form features and business profiles; covered live hits and press conferences; shot high-resolution photos and videos for web embeds; produced lifestyle pieces for the web and social media; wrote scripts and performed VOs for promos; led special series and exclusive interviews; anchored digital content in trending segments and managed weekly e-newsletter; built audience engagement across social platforms.
Producer/Host/Reporter for news and community at Asian Television Network
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Drove main stories of the day, conducted interviews with politicians and community leaders, covered elections and major events, managed VO for commercials, and prepared promotional and web content.
Investigative Reporter-Reality Check: To Save Youth & Curb Crime in Surrey at CKYE REDFM 93.1
October 31, 2018 - October 31, 2018
Investigated Surrey gang violence, drugs and youth crime, analyzed policing resources and intervention programs, interviewed politicians, police, professors, and families, and reported on municipal elections and sector-specific initiatives.
News/Sports/Weather/Traffic/Business Anchor/Reporter/Web Writer at Roundhouse Radio Vancouver-98.3FM
January 31, 2018 - January 31, 2018
Anchored morning news, traffic, weather, sports and business reports; produced web content with WordPress; performed live hits on location; covered major events and wrote digital content for social platforms; built relationships with RCMP, SFU, UBC and other organizations.
Morning Talk Show Host/Producer, News Director at ATN Radio
November 30, 2016 - November 30, 2016
Delivered comprehensive live updates every 10 minutes; produced show promos; secured exclusive interviews (e.g., Tom Mulcair); covered major events such as natural disasters, elections, and conferences; coordinated on-air and online content.
Reporter/Host/Producer: Buzz Around Town at JOY TV
September 30, 2019 - September 30, 2019
Researched and re-wrote community events in Punjabi; presented the Community Calendar in English and Punjabi on camera; provided balanced, accessible community coverage.
Researcher at CTV News Vancouver
January 1, 2012 - November 12, 2025
Pitched original story ideas, assisted with research, wrote scripts and VO/SOT content; shadowed reporters and coordinated at the assignment desk.
Associate Producer at CBC Vancouver Radio One: On The Coast
December 31, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Pitched ideas, lined up pre-interviews, arranged guests, wrote interview scripts, and prepared audio packages for broadcasts.
Researcher at Global Television News
March 31, 2012 - March 31, 2012
Chased stories, rewrote news releases, accessed court records/FOI requests, gathered tips and clips from various media, and supported reporters.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Mass Communication Studies at Simon Fraser University (SFU), Burnaby, BC
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Broadcast Media and Journalism Diploma Program at British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), Burnaby, BC
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Arts at Simon Fraser University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Diploma in Broadcast Media and Journalism at BCIT
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Arts at Simon Fraser University (SFU), Burnaby, BC
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Diploma at British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), Burnaby, BC
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

Class 5 Driver's License
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025
Class 5 Driver's License
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Education, Government
    paper Ish's Anchoring Demo

    Please see the Youtube Link to my anchoring demo. It showcases informing viewers on news stories through use of a Teleprompter, features interviews, showcases live reporting from the ground, and gives you a sense of the overall storytelling and hosting on camera on various topics.