Hi, I’m Aamara Khan, a Calgary-based communications professional with a focus on journalism and storytelling. I earned a Bachelor of Communication (BC) in 2021, majoring in Journalism and Anthropology, with a 3.21 GPA and the Jason Lang Scholarship. I’ve published six articles in the Calgary Journal and two articles for Caregivers Alberta, and I contributed to Elections Canada during the 2025 municipal elections. I’m skilled in multimedia production, social media management, and written communication. I enjoy interviewing, editing video and audio with Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, creating graphics for social media, and coordinating communications campaigns. I’m passionate about delivering clear, engaging content that informs and connects communities.

aamara khan

Hi, I’m Aamara Khan, a Calgary-based communications professional with a focus on journalism and storytelling. I earned a Bachelor of Communication (BC) in 2021, majoring in Journalism and Anthropology, with a 3.21 GPA and the Jason Lang Scholarship. I’ve published six articles in the Calgary Journal and two articles for Caregivers Alberta, and I contributed to Elections Canada during the 2025 municipal elections. I’m skilled in multimedia production, social media management, and written communication. I enjoy interviewing, editing video and audio with Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, creating graphics for social media, and coordinating communications campaigns. I’m passionate about delivering clear, engaging content that informs and connects communities.

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Hi, I’m Aamara Khan, a Calgary-based communications professional with a focus on journalism and storytelling. I earned a Bachelor of Communication (BC) in 2021, majoring in Journalism and Anthropology, with a 3.21 GPA and the Jason Lang Scholarship. I’ve published six articles in the Calgary Journal and two articles for Caregivers Alberta, and I contributed to Elections Canada during the 2025 municipal elections.

I’m skilled in multimedia production, social media management, and written communication. I enjoy interviewing, editing video and audio with Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, creating graphics for social media, and coordinating communications campaigns. I’m passionate about delivering clear, engaging content that informs and connects communities.

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Work Experience

Community Engagement Coordinator at Caregivers Alberta
October 31, 2023 - September 4, 2025
Managed the scheduling of social media posts using Hootsuite and created engaging content campaigns. Designed promotional posters for partner organizations and compiled event information for internal use. Edited news coverage videos for social media outreach, enhancing the organization's visibility and engagement with the community.
Communications Intern at Caregivers Alberta
August 31, 2023 - September 4, 2025
Scheduled social media posts via Hootsuite, authored two C.P. style articles for the Community Report, and conducted interviews with caregivers which were transcribed into feature articles. Created graphics for social media to enhance digital presence and outreach.
eCommerce Coordinator at Mosaic North America
July 1, 2022 - September 4, 2025
Built and launched online stores for Canadian small businesses using Shopify, Square, and Bookmark platforms. Coordinated client meetings and schedules, utilized HTML coding to customize Shopify sites, and graduated multiple businesses from the ShopHERE Program. Conducted app and service research to enhance client websites.
Marketing Coordinator (Internship) at Spartan Controls
September 30, 2019 - September 4, 2025
Updated employee website pages via HTML coding and uploaded new employee pictures. Attended promotional events and created graphics using Adobe Illustrator, contributing to the marketing team’s campaigns.
Reporter at Express Magazine
December 31, 2017 - September 4, 2025
Conducted a high-profile interview with Alberta’s Premier about the Kinder Morgan Pipeline, which was featured on YouTube and requested by media officers. Covered major events like the South Asian Excellence Awards.
Reporter at Calgary Journal
December 31, 2021 - September 4, 2025
Published six articles including features on local restaurants and business profiles. Created Adobe InDesign layouts and edited video interviews using Adobe Premiere Pro, enhancing multimedia storytelling. Generated publicity for local businesses through the Madina Halal Meat feature.
Ballot Box Officer at Elections Canada
October 1, 2025 - Present
Responsible for assisting electors in casting ballots at advance voting locations. Ensured ballot box integrity by verifying emptiness before voting, sealing and maintaining the box, and guiding electors to deposit their ballots. Maintained peace and order in the voting place, secured materials between voting days, and returned the ballot box to the returning office if the Site Supervisor could not. Instructed scrutineers on proper procedures and conducted the unofficial count on Election Day.
eCommerce Coordinator at Mosaic North America
July 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022
Built online stores for Canadian small businesses on Shopify, Square and Bookmark; gathered business information and provided full support through website launches; coordinated client meetings and deadlines; used HTML coding for Shopify websites; helped graduate multiple businesses from the ShopHERE Program; researched apps and services to include in client websites.
Reporter at Calgary Journal
December 1, 2015 - December 1, 2021
Interviewed Naina’s Kitchen (featured on Food Network’s ‘You Gotta Eat Here’); created an Adobe InDesign article layout to display restaurant progress; interviewed Flippin Burgers, shot a two-minute video interview and edited in Adobe Premiere Pro CC; interviewed Duncan Ly, owner and chef at Foreign Concept; six articles published in the Calgary Journal; notable pieces including the Madina Halal feature.
Photographer at Being ME Muslimah Empowered Event
October 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019
Photographed multiple models at the Being ME Muslimah Empowered Event; filmed and photographed models at the fashion portion of the event; set up lighting and cameras for the event; arranged a photoshoot at the fashion designer’s residence.

Education

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Qualifications

Bachelor of Communications
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2021
Google Ads Display Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025
Google Ads Search Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025
Shopify E-commerce Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025
Bachelor of Communication (BC)
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025
Communications Degree
June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Google Ads Display Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 2, 2026
Google Ads Search Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 2, 2026
Shopify E-commerce Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 2, 2026
Bachelor of Communication (BC)
January 11, 2030 - June 2, 2026
Jason Lang Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - June 2, 2026
Google Ads Display Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 2, 2026
Google Ads Search Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 2, 2026
Shopify E-commerce Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Software & Internet, Education, Government, Professional Services