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Janet E. Silver

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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…

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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.

  • 12 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Skills· 1

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • FrenchAdvanced

Industry experience

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

Work experience· 7 roles

Senior Producer/Writer · CPAC-TVMay 2024 – May 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

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.

Vice President, Media Relations and Public Affairs · Syntax StrategicMar 2022 – Nov 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos

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 · iPoliticsSep 2020 – Mar 2022 · 1 yr 7 mos

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'.

Part-time Professor · Algonquin CollegeJan 2018 – Mar 2025 · 7 yrs 3 mos
Executive Producer · The West Block: Global TelevisionSep 2014 – Aug 2020 · 6 yrs
News Director · CTV2 OttawaDec 2013 – Jul 2014 · 8 mos
Producer / Lineup / Writer · Power and PoliticsMar 2013 – Dec 2013 · 10 mos

Education

Bachelor of Applied Arts · Toronto Metropolitan University2030 – 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science · Acadia University2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards

Conflict Management Certification2030 – 2026
Social Media Strategy Certification2030 – 2026
Hazardous and dangerous training to work in and cover natural disasters and war zones2030 – 2026

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