Over the last decade, I have worked at every stage of the media life cycle — from reporting and producing for national outlets to shaping the strategy, workflows, and technology that make great journalism possible. That cross-cutting experience is what I would bring to your team: a storyteller's ear and a product manager's discipline. Most recently, I produced branded podcasts at JAR Podcast Solutions, guiding shows from concept through launch while balancing audience research, editorial execution, and stakeholder priorities. Before that, I spent seven years as a journalist and producer with CBC, the Toronto Star, Rogers Sports & Media, the National Film Board of Canada, and other Canadian newsrooms, covering technology, public policy, business, and current affairs across radio, television, podcasts, print, and digital platforms.…

Ebyan Abdigir

Over the last decade, I have worked at every stage of the media life cycle — from reporting and producing for national outlets to shaping the strategy, workflows, and technology that make great journalism possible. That cross-cutting experience is what I would bring to your team: a storyteller's ear and a product manager's discipline. Most recently, I produced branded podcasts at JAR Podcast Solutions, guiding shows from concept through launch while balancing audience research, editorial execution, and stakeholder priorities. Before that, I spent seven years as a journalist and producer with CBC, the Toronto Star, Rogers Sports & Media, the National Film Board of Canada, and other Canadian newsrooms, covering technology, public policy, business, and current affairs across radio, television, podcasts, print, and digital platforms.…

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Over the last decade, I have worked at every stage of the media life cycle — from reporting and producing for national outlets to shaping the strategy, workflows, and technology that make great journalism possible. That cross-cutting experience is what I would bring to your team: a storyteller’s ear and a product manager’s discipline.

Most recently, I produced branded podcasts at JAR Podcast Solutions, guiding shows from concept through launch while balancing audience research, editorial execution, and stakeholder priorities. Before that, I spent seven years as a journalist and producer with CBC, the Toronto Star, Rogers Sports & Media, the National Film Board of Canada, and other Canadian newsrooms, covering technology, public policy, business, and current affairs across radio, television, podcasts, print, and digital platforms.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Producer (Branded Podcasts) at JAR Podcast Solutions
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Produced branded podcast series from concept through launch. Led content strategy, audience research, production planning, and editorial execution. Collaborated with client, creative, and audience growth teams to deliver engaging, audience-focused audio experiences. Managed multiple production timelines while balancing stakeholder priorities.
Producer at JAR Audio
January 1, 2024 - Present
Develop and create branded podcasts, manage content strategy, market research, storytelling, and production.
Journalist & Producer at CBC; Toronto Star; Rogers Sports & Media; National Film Board of Canada; Other Canadian Media Organizations
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2023
Produced multimedia journalism across radio, television, podcasts, print, and digital platforms. Reported on technology, public policy, business, and current affairs. Collaborated with editors, producers, designers, and cross-functional teams to deliver accurate, audience-centered journalism under tight deadlines. Created content reaching diverse audiences across traditional and digital media.
Journalist and Producer at CBC; Rogers Sports & Media; Toronto Star; and other leading media
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2023
Reported on critical issues within news and current affairs context, covering technology trends and their societal impacts for various programs and desks. Produced multimedia stories across digital and traditional platforms. Managed tight deadlines and collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate and engaging content.

Education

Master of Public Policy in Digital Society at McMaster University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Journalism at Toronto Metropolitan University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Government