I am an executive media, communications, and public affairs professional with a clear understanding of media relations, production, and media outlets in Canada, including policy initiatives at federal and provincial levels that impact media and communications. I lead with clarity, enhance brand and content, and follow best media production practices to deliver high-quality storytelling across TV, radio, YouTube, and digital platforms. My background spans op-eds, press releases, crisis communications, media literacy training, and event management. I build strong teams, train leaders for public speaking, and develop strategic plans for clients and organizations—from Parliament Hill appearances to national broadcasts and web-based productions.

Janet E. Silver

I am an executive media, communications, and public affairs professional with a clear understanding of media relations, production, and media outlets in Canada, including policy initiatives at federal and provincial levels that impact media and communications. I lead with clarity, enhance brand and content, and follow best media production practices to deliver high-quality storytelling across TV, radio, YouTube, and digital platforms. My background spans op-eds, press releases, crisis communications, media literacy training, and event management. I build strong teams, train leaders for public speaking, and develop strategic plans for clients and organizations—from Parliament Hill appearances to national broadcasts and web-based productions.

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I am an executive media, communications, and public affairs professional with a clear understanding of media relations, production, and media outlets in Canada, including policy initiatives at federal and provincial levels that impact media and communications. I lead with clarity, enhance brand and content, and follow best media production practices to deliver high-quality storytelling across TV, radio, YouTube, and digital platforms.

My background spans op-eds, press releases, crisis communications, media literacy training, and event management. I build strong teams, train leaders for public speaking, and develop strategic plans for clients and organizations—from Parliament Hill appearances to national broadcasts and web-based productions.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Producer/Writer at CPAC-TV
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Senior Producer/Writer for CPAC-TV’s 2025 Election Campaign, including mini-election explainers on key issues, a 2-hour special on Detecting Disinformation for Democracy (bilingual English/French), and 21 social media explainers. Lead producer for a 90-minute town hall on Cyberbullying and Online Harms for national TV and web.
Part-time Professor at Algonquin College
January 1, 2018 - March 1, 2025
Taught courses on trends in journalism; guided identifying and writing news stories for broadcast, story compilation for newscasts, and storytelling. Developed a new program on multimedia journalism/presentation and storytelling for news broadcasts.
Vice President, Media Relations and Public Affairs at Syntax Strategic
March 1, 2022 - November 1, 2023
Developed media relations/strategic communications plans; conducted research, wrote, and hosted podcasts/webinars; managed publications and social media strategy. Provided crisis communications advice and media/public speaking training. Hosted 'Road Chats' on the energy sector and moderated in-house policy podcasts.
Managing Editor at iPolitics
September 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022
Managed digital daily news policy publication and magazine; oversaw the digital site and publication of material; reported stories and assigned coverage; hosted weekly podcast 'No Talking Points'.
Executive Producer at The West Block: Global Television
September 1, 2014 - August 1, 2020
Oversaw editorial content and production for a weekly national public affairs show; served as key liaison with politicians and staff on Parliament Hill; wrote original stories, questions, and backgrounders; produced social media content and analyzed metrics.
News Director at CTV2 Ottawa
December 1, 2013 - July 1, 2014
Managed 20+ staff and an $800K+ budget for the local morning show; led efforts to improve ratings and on-air content.
Producer / Lineup / Writer at Power and Politics
March 1, 2013 - December 1, 2013
Pitched, wrote, and researched content for a two-hour daily show; assisted host with content and background material; controlled the room for live broadcasts under pressure.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Arts at Toronto Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - January 19, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Acadia University
January 11, 2030 - January 19, 2026

Qualifications

Conflict Management Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 19, 2026
Social Media Strategy Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 19, 2026
Hazardous and dangerous training to work in and cover natural disasters and war zones
January 11, 2030 - January 19, 2026

Industry Experience

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