I'm Ainsley McPhail, a passionate local-news journalist and video storyteller. I thrive on on-camera presence, breaking news coverage, and interviewing people to uncover compelling angles that matter to our communities. I'm versatile in beat reporting, writing, and editing, with experience across TV and digital platforms. I enjoy collaborating with teams, delivering clear, engaging stories under tight deadlines, and sharing news and entertainment content that informs and entertains across broadcast and social media.…

Ainsley McPhail

I'm Ainsley McPhail, a passionate local-news journalist and video storyteller. I thrive on on-camera presence, breaking news coverage, and interviewing people to uncover compelling angles that matter to our communities. I'm versatile in beat reporting, writing, and editing, with experience across TV and digital platforms. I enjoy collaborating with teams, delivering clear, engaging stories under tight deadlines, and sharing news and entertainment content that informs and entertains across broadcast and social media.…

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I’m Ainsley McPhail, a passionate local-news journalist and video storyteller. I thrive on on-camera presence, breaking news coverage, and interviewing people to uncover compelling angles that matter to our communities.

I’m versatile in beat reporting, writing, and editing, with experience across TV and digital platforms. I enjoy collaborating with teams, delivering clear, engaging stories under tight deadlines, and sharing news and entertainment content that informs and entertains across broadcast and social media.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Video Journalist and Anchor at CTV Winnipeg
June 1, 2021 - Present
Live on-camera presentation of daily news and traffic segments; conducted interviews, researched and identified story angles; gathered video and photographs for newscasts and online platforms; demonstrated strong news judgment with knowledge of local events.
Video Journalist at Bridge City News / The Miracle Channel
May 1, 2021 - September 17, 2025
Chased daily news and sports stories, conducted interviews in a variety of settings; wrote, edited and produced stories for programs and digital platforms; delivered on-air storytelling and supported web content.
Story Editor (Intern) at The Jay and Dan Show, The Sports Network (TSN)
September 1, 2018 - September 17, 2025
Identified key storylines, assisted in writing segments, edited and input stories for broadcast and pre-taped promos; contributed to daily production workflow.
Street Reporter at The Todd Shapiro Show, Sirius XM Canada Laughs
September 1, 2018 - September 17, 2025
Conducted live street interviews via social platforms; covered daily news and sports in varied settings; contributed to interview planning and segment execution.

Education

Diploma in TV and Radio Broadcasting at The College of Sports Media
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Diploma in TV and Radio Broadcasting
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment