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My name is Jacob Carabetta and I am a freelance journalist who has just graduated the Carleton Journalism and Humanities Program. What makes me so passionate about working in media is the ability to stay close to the things I find the most interesting. Throughout my life I have developed a love for all things music, sports and design related. Throughout my four years at journalism school in Carleton I have been able to develop a skill-set that is necessary to work in the media industry. Whether it is my ability to communicate with people or efficiently produce high-quality work, My degree has kickstarted my career in the media industry.…My name is Jacob Carabetta and I am a freelance journalist who has just graduated the Carleton Journalism and Humanities Program. What makes me so passionate about working in media is the ability to stay close to the things I find the most interesting. Throughout my life I have developed a love for all things music, sports and design related. Throughout my four years at journalism school in Carleton I have been able to develop a skill-set that is necessary to work in the media industry. Whether it is my ability to communicate with people or efficiently produce high-quality work, My degree has kickstarted my career in the media industry.

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My name is Jacob Carabetta and I am a freelance journalist who has just graduated the Carleton Journalism and Humanities Program. What makes me so passionate about working in media is the ability to stay close to the things I find the most interesting. Throughout my life I have developed a love for all things music, sports and design related. Throughout my four years at journalism school in Carleton I have been able to develop a skill-set that is necessary to work in the media industry. Whether it is my ability to communicate with people or efficiently produce high-quality work, My degree has kickstarted my career in the media industry.…My name is Jacob Carabetta and I am a freelance journalist who has just graduated the Carleton Journalism and Humanities Program. What makes me so passionate about working in media is the ability to stay close to the things I find the most interesting. Throughout my life I have developed a love for all things music, sports and design related. Throughout my four years at journalism school in Carleton I have been able to develop a skill-set that is necessary to work in the media industry. Whether it is my ability to communicate with people or efficiently produce high-quality work, My degree has kickstarted my career in the media industry.

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My name is Jacob Carabetta and I am a freelance journalist who has just graduated the Carleton Journalism and Humanities Program. What makes me so passionate about working in media is the ability to stay close to the things I find the most interesting. Throughout my life I have developed a love for all things music, sports and design related. Throughout my four years at journalism school in Carleton I have been able to develop a skill-set that is necessary to work in the media industry. Whether it is my ability to communicate with people or efficiently produce high-quality work, My degree has kickstarted my career in the media industry.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

French

Intermediate

Work Experience

Intern at Roots Music Canada

May 1, 2026 - Present

Produced culturally driven content including album reviews, concert reviews, and feature writing for a national music audience. Pitched story ideas in daily editorial meetings and developed skills in identifying compelling angles and audience resonance. Adapted brand voice across content types, from critical cultural commentary to community-interest features.

Resident Intern at The Hockey News

October 1, 2025 - Present

Created community posts and content designed to drive reader engagement for a major sports media brand. Contributed to content by pitching ideas and producing articles aligned with the publication's editorial identity. Developed professional copywriting and editing skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven media environment.

Student Reporter / Content Creator at Carleton Journalism

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026

Produced written and video content on housing and affordability — translating data and research into accessible, audience-focused narratives. Created branded video content for CNIB on local accessibility in athletics, published on their official Instagram — demonstrating experience producing content for external organizations.

Sales Associate / Stylist at Club Monaco

December 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023

Facilitated high-value individual transactions through personalized, relationship-driven service. Applied customer data and purchasing patterns to support retention strategies and inform personalized outreach. Delivered consistent on-brand communication in a luxury retail environment, reinforcing brand identity through every customer touchpoint.

Sales Associate / Stylist at Club Monaco

April 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024

Back Shop Assistant & Team Leader at Markland Wood Golf Club

June 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025

Built lasting relationships with club members in a premium service environment — developing interpersonal skills directly transferable to client and stakeholder management. Trained junior staff and coordinated daily workflow, combining team leadership with customer-facing excellence.