National award-winning journalist and professional writer with 20 years of experience across reporting, editing, photography, and digital publishing. Former Assistant to Deputy Premier Allan MacMaster, providing constituent liaison support, communications, and media/advertising coordination.…

Grant McDaniel

National award-winning journalist and professional writer with 20 years of experience across reporting, editing, photography, and digital publishing. Former Assistant to Deputy Premier Allan MacMaster, providing constituent liaison support, communications, and media/advertising coordination.…

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National award-winning journalist and professional writer with 20 years of experience across reporting, editing, photography, and digital publishing. Former Assistant to Deputy Premier Allan MacMaster, providing constituent liaison support, communications, and media/advertising coordination.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Media Relations / E-mail and Phone Marketing Volunteer at 2025 Federal Election Campaign for Allan MacMaster (Conservative Candidate)
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Supported the candidate’s campaign with media relations and rolling-out messaging to voters via phone and email marketing.
Campaign Volunteer - Federal Election Campaign at Allan MacMaster Campaign (Cape Breton—Canso—Antigonish)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Provided media relations support; conducted e-mail and phone marketing to roll out candidate messaging to voters.
Constituency Assistant to MLA/Deputy Premier Allan MacMaster at Office of MLA/Deputy Premier Allan MacMaster, Inverness, NS
November 1, 2021 - January 31, 2025
Served as liaison between the public and the MLA/Deputy Premier. Assisted constituents in finding and applying for government programs and responded with official talking points via email and Messenger. Explained government policy, wrote ads and supported social media promotion, handled media requests, scheduled meetings, and managed the MLA’s calendar while providing remote support to the team.
Constituency Assistant to MLA/Deputy Premier Allan MacMaster at Office of MLA Allan MacMaster
November 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Liaised between the public and the MLA; assisted constituents with government programs; drafted replies with talking points; explained government policy; wrote ads and promoted content on social media; handled media requests; scheduled meetings and managed the MLA's calendar; supported teammates remotely.
Constituency Assistant to MLA/Deputy Premier Allan MacMaster at Office of MLA Allan MacMaster, Inverness, NS
November 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Served as liaison between the public and MLA, assisted constituents with government programs, drafted and promoted ads and social media, handled media requests, and managed the MLA’s schedule.
Journalist at The Strait Area Reporter
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2020
Worked as a section editor, associate editor, website editor, reporter, and photographer. Acted as liaison between the public and management. Oversaw website content and adhered to SEO best practices, monitored overall product quality, handled social media promotion, wrote and edited copy, conducted interviews, trained staff, processed photos, and completed newspaper layouts.
Freelance Writer/Editor at Port Hood, NS (freelance)
January 1, 2001 - Present
Provided writing and editorial services for multiple publications and clients, including The Strait Area Reporter, The Victoria Reporter, The Pictou Advocate, and TopStack Canada. Produced and edited journalistic and promotional content, collaborating with editors and stakeholders to meet publication needs.
Journalist, Strait Area Reporter at Strait Area Reporter (Port Hawkesbury, NS)
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2020
Section editor, associate editor, website editor; reporter/photographer; liaison between public and management; oversaw website and SEO; promoted content on social media; wrote and edited copy; conducted interviews; trained staff; processed photos and laid out the paper.
Freelance Writer/Editor at Self-employed (Port Hood, NS)
January 1, 2001 - Present
Wrote and edited content for multiple clients, including The Inverness Oran, 989 XFM, TopStack Canada, and Catherine Knott. Responsibilities encompassed researching, copy editing, SEO optimization, and social media promotion.
Journalist, Strait Area Reporter at Strait Area Reporter, Port Hawkesbury, NS
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2020
Wrote articles; served as section editor, associate editor, and website editor; oversaw website, adhered to SEO best practices; promoted content on social media; conducted interviews and trained staff.
Freelance Writer/Editor at Port Hood, NS
January 1, 2001 - Present
Wrote and edited content for local publications and clients, including The Inverness Oran, 989 XFM, and TopStack Canada; provided editorial services and content strategy for multiple clients.

Education

Bachelor of Arts with Honours in English at St. Francis Xavier University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in English at St. Francis Xavier University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in English at St. Francis Xavier University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

Allard Tobin Travel Bursary
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
Fiction Award (The Antigonish Review) - Atlantic Canadian Undergraduate English Conference
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Education, Professional Services

Skills

Experience Level