JOSH HOFFMAN | Halifax | (902) 229-7449 | josh.hoffman@cbc.ca |
ABOUT ME
Since 2011, I’ve worked as a journalist and broadcaster in communities across Canada. As a reporter, I immerse myself in the communities I live in. I learn about what matters to people who live there and work to tell their stories in accurate and compelling ways across multiple platforms. I’m passionate, driven and proud to work for CBC News.
SKILLS
- Producing original journalism for all platforms
- Strong understanding of JSP
- Proficient with Polopoly, MediaCentral, iNews, Dalet and MPX
- Experienced with MOJO
- Able to analyze and interpret data
- Efficient in accessing public records
- Comfortable live on air; calm under pressure
- Driven, digilent, fair and open-minded
WORK EXPERIENCE
Reporter/Producer, CBC Nova Scotia - Halifax
February 2022 - present
- Pitches, gathers and produces original journalism
- Proficient audio and video editor
- Produces video items with MOJO equipment
- Live TV and radio hits
- Produces late night and weekend TV news shows
- Weekend reporter April 2023 - October 2023
- Trains interns and new hires
Reporter/Researcher, CBC Manitoba - Investigative Unit — Remote
April 2021 - December 2021
- Used public information to create original national database
- Identified trends to focus investigation
- Identified crucial people to interview; resourceful finding how to contact them
- Developed trust with resoruces
- Filed Freedom of Information requests
Investigative Reporter, University of King’s College/Chronicle Herald — Halifax
June 2020 - March 2021
- Successfully advanced investigation interrupted by COVID-19
- Interviewed people living with addiction, gambling experts, business owners and politicians
- Filed Freedom of Information requests
- Researched, analyzed and organized critical information
- Interpreted complicated government documents and data
- Developed sources
- Turned complex and extensive story into clear and compelling writing
Talk Show Producer/Reporter, CityNews 95.7 — Halifax
June 2019 - April 2020
- Produced live radio talk shows; booked guests; conducted pre-interviews
- Covered 2019 federal election, Hurricane Dorian
- Produced original audio and digital stories
- Responded to breaking news
- Anchored lives newscasts
- Excelled in live broadcasts, and tense situations