Shari Burnett

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I am Shari Burnett, a journalist-turned-PR and marketing strategist with 20+ years of experience spanning journalism, public relations, integrated marketing, and digital strategy.

About

I am Shari Burnett, a journalist-turned-PR and marketing strategist with 20+ years of experience spanning journalism, public relations, integrated marketing, and digital strategy. I’ve been an early adopter of social media and have helped embed paid media practices into PR agencies.

I’m driven by curiosity and research, forging analytics-driven insights with creative direction to deliver measurable business results. I work across energy, health, retail, tech, and natural resources, and I thrive on evolving platforms to develop new, functional and creative solutions.

  • 29 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Other
  • Energy & Utilities
  • Consumer Goods
  • Government
  • Healthcare
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Retail

Work experience· 7 roles

Manager, Digital Content & Media · Western Forest ProductsDec 2020 – Oct 2025 · 4 yrs 11 mos

Directed digital content and media initiatives; built and managed the company’s web and social content, brand voice, and integrated marketing campaigns.

Journalist & News Anchor · Pique News Magazine; Mountain FMOct 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 2 mos

Reported and anchored local-news segments; developed brand voice across outlets; contributed to PR and marketing initiatives and managed cross-platform content.

Client Marketing Strategist · Destination ThinkMar 2017 – Sep 2017 · 7 mos

Developed brand voice and content strategies; supported LNG Canada and other campaigns with content direction and collaboration with external partners.

Journalist & News Anchor · 130 – Vancouver, BC; Pique News Magazine – Whistler, BC; Mountain FM – Whistler, BCOct 2007 – Mar 2017 · 9 yrs 6 mos
Director, Communications Marketing & Client Strategies · EdelmanOct 2007 – Mar 2017 · 9 yrs 6 mos
Manager, Public Relations & Client Strategies · Pace GroupOct 2004 – Oct 2007 · 3 yrs 1 mo
News Anchor & Journalist · News 1130 Vancouver; Pique News Magazine (Whistler); Mountain FM (Whistler)Jul 1997 – Oct 2004 · 7 yrs 4 mos

Education

Broadcast Journalism Diploma · Loyalist College, Belleville, ON2030 – 2026
Diploma in Broadcast Journalism · Loyalist College1997 – 2004
Certificate in Public Relations · Langara College2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards

Gold Quill Award (IABC) for excellence in marketing, advertising and brand communications2030 – 2026
Outstanding Graduate of the Year (Broadcast Television)2030 – 2026
Top Broadcast Television Student2030 – 2026

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