Hi! I'm a Toronto-based journalist and multimedia storyteller. I specialize in researching, writing, and editing across print, digital, and audio-visual formats, delivering clear, engaging reporting under tight deadlines. I collaborate with diverse teams to plan editorial directions, optimize SEO, and grow audience engagement. I'm passionate about turning data and trends into compelling stories across platforms. I've built a track record of producing and editing content for mainstream outlets, leading editorial projects, and mentoring teams to maintain high standards. My bilingual background and cross-media experience empower me to tell nuanced stories that resonate with multicultural audiences and digital-first readers alike.

Khaleda Khan

Hi! I'm a Toronto-based journalist and multimedia storyteller. I specialize in researching, writing, and editing across print, digital, and audio-visual formats, delivering clear, engaging reporting under tight deadlines. I collaborate with diverse teams to plan editorial directions, optimize SEO, and grow audience engagement. I'm passionate about turning data and trends into compelling stories across platforms. I've built a track record of producing and editing content for mainstream outlets, leading editorial projects, and mentoring teams to maintain high standards. My bilingual background and cross-media experience empower me to tell nuanced stories that resonate with multicultural audiences and digital-first readers alike.

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Hi! I’m a Toronto-based journalist and multimedia storyteller. I specialize in researching, writing, and editing across print, digital, and audio-visual formats, delivering clear, engaging reporting under tight deadlines. I collaborate with diverse teams to plan editorial directions, optimize SEO, and grow audience engagement. I’m passionate about turning data and trends into compelling stories across platforms.

I’ve built a track record of producing and editing content for mainstream outlets, leading editorial projects, and mentoring teams to maintain high standards. My bilingual background and cross-media experience empower me to tell nuanced stories that resonate with multicultural audiences and digital-first readers alike.

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Language

English
Fluent
Urdu
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Journalist at Various Canadian outlets (Canada Media Fund's Now & Next platform, This Magazine, and more)
September 1, 2025 - Present
Produced, researched, and published articles for multiple publications; adapted quickly to style guides and copywriting needs; demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines; researched trends and keywords for SEO and audience engagement.
Certified AI Tutor at xAI
February 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Used proprietary software to provide input/labels on defined projects; supported delivery of high-quality curated data; contributed to training of new tasks and collaborated with technical staff to improve annotation tools; engaged in multilingual (Hindi & Urdu) training and QA; wrote, edited and curated content for the biweekly internal newsletter, xAISight; selected for a pilot security browser project.
Managing Editor at Space Point Publications
February 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Oversaw a Writers Team of 6; planned, supervised, and edited articles for thematic structure and editorial quality; coordinated special courses; ensured alignment with the publication's vision; oversaw audience engagement and SEO strategies.
Intern/W writer and Editor at CBC Books
July 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Edited and published news stories and reading lists; conducted and published past interviews; produced radio segment contributions for Claudia Dey's Daughter; assisted with marketing Writers to Watch recommendations for social media.
Editorial Team and Writer at Toronto Observer
May 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Spearheaded the 2023 mayoral by-election project; collaborated with photo, video, socials and graphics teams; ensured 20 articles met CP style accuracy; published and formatted writers’ stories on WordPress; authored digital stories and video interviews.
Journalist at Arts Help
June 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Pitched, wrote, edited, and weekly published articles on art and UN Sustainable Development Goals; conducted interviews; strengthened interpersonal skills.
Reporter at Youth Mind Magazine
June 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Pitched and published stories for Fall, Winter issues and web articles; SEO writing; interviewed students, experts, professors, and activists.

Education

Specialist Honours Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with a Linguistics Minor at University of Toronto
September 1, 2020 - August 1, 2024
Postgraduate diploma in Contemporary Journalism embedded in HBA program at Centennial College (UTSC)
September 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023

Qualifications

Certified AI Tutor
February 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services