I am a journalism graduate with hands-on experience reporting, interviewing, and producing digital content for TV and podcasts. I excel at pitching stories, researching backgrounds, and delivering engaging written and on-camera material in fast-paced environments. I am eager to contribute editorial storytelling, video production, and digital storytelling to a dynamic media team through a representative internship. My background includes entertainment reporting, podcast hosting, and customer-facing roles that sharpen communication and teamwork. I bring strong media ethics, audience engagement, and a collaborative mindset to every project and look forward to opportunities to grow within a professional newsroom setting.

Manal Qureshi

I am a journalism graduate with hands-on experience reporting, interviewing, and producing digital content for TV and podcasts. I excel at pitching stories, researching backgrounds, and delivering engaging written and on-camera material in fast-paced environments. I am eager to contribute editorial storytelling, video production, and digital storytelling to a dynamic media team through a representative internship. My background includes entertainment reporting, podcast hosting, and customer-facing roles that sharpen communication and teamwork. I bring strong media ethics, audience engagement, and a collaborative mindset to every project and look forward to opportunities to grow within a professional newsroom setting.

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I am a journalism graduate with hands-on experience reporting, interviewing, and producing digital content for TV and podcasts. I excel at pitching stories, researching backgrounds, and delivering engaging written and on-camera material in fast-paced environments. I am eager to contribute editorial storytelling, video production, and digital storytelling to a dynamic media team through a representative internship.

My background includes entertainment reporting, podcast hosting, and customer-facing roles that sharpen communication and teamwork. I bring strong media ethics, audience engagement, and a collaborative mindset to every project and look forward to opportunities to grow within a professional newsroom setting.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Reporter/Entertainment Host at Sheridan Sun TV
January 1, 2016 - April 1, 2016
Hosted and presented entertainment news segments; researched, wrote, and delivered scripted entertainment stories on camera; collaborated with producers, reporters and technical crew; produced broadcast-ready news packages including scripting, filming, interviewing and editing on Premiere Pro; adapted coverage and story angles quickly based on producer direction and newsroom needs.
Podcast Host at Sheridan Podcasts
January 1, 2016 - April 1, 2016
Conceptualized, researched, and scripted engaging episode content; operated recording equipment and used audio editing software to remove background noise, edit for pacing and enhance audio quality.
Manager/ Barista / Cashier / Server at Croissant Express
June 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Provided efficient, friendly service in a high-volume café environment, handling 100+ transactions daily with accuracy. Balanced cashier, barista, and serving responsibilities while maintaining efficiency during peak hours. Supported food preparation, restocking, and cleanliness standards.
Sales Associate at Pandora
November 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
Delivered personalized client-focused service to support sales goals. Built rapport with customers through active listening and thoughtful product recommendations, contributing to repeat visits. Processed transactions, returns and exchanges accurately while maintaining accurate cash handling. Maintained visual merchandising standards, inventory accuracy and completed opening and closing duties.

Education

Diploma at Sheridan College
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2016
Journalism Diploma at Sheridan College
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2016

Qualifications

Smart Serve Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
First Aid & CPR - C
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Smart Serve Certification
January 1, 2026 - June 1, 2026
First Aid & CPR - C
January 1, 2023 - June 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education