Lorraine Soto
Experience & Expertise
A self-motivated and deadline-oriented Journalism Student with a passion for telling unique stories for the public eye and an acute ability to extract the story behind the story during interviews. Always striving to write distinctive but factual recollections of events.
Education
SENECA COLLEGE
2019 - Present | Diploma in Journalism School of Media Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH-HUMBER
2018 - 2019 | Honours Bachelor of Applied Arts in Media and Communication Studies+Diploma in Media Communications
Media Experience
INTERVIEW ON ETHICAL DILEMMAS WITH BRIAN FITZPATRICK
Journalist at the National Post | January 2020
ENG & INTERVIEW WITH KEVIN FRANKISH
Former Breakfast Television Host, Current Seneca College Journalism Professor | December 2019
ENG ON AN ETHICAL DILEMMA INTERVIEW WITH KEVIN DONOVAN
Investigative Reporter at The Toronto Star | June 2020
INTERVIEW WITH ALESSANDRA PICCIONE FROM THE MOVIE, THE CUBAN
Canadian Screenwriter & Director | December 2020
INTERVIEW WITH PAULA TODD AND KEVIN FRANKISH DURING MENTAL HEALTH PANEL AT SENECA COLLEGE
Paula Todd, Investigate Reporter, Author & Journalism Educator | Former Breakfast Television Host, Current Seneca College Journalism Professor | November 2019
Media Skills
Burli news software (radio and TV)
Interviews
Build a website using WordPress and Wix
Produce weekly newscast (radio and TV) utilizing INews Live Reporting
Originate, research, shoot, edit ENG’s
Editing: Final Cut, Premiere Pro,
Adobe Audition, Avid Snap images to curate photostories
Ability to showcase enthusiasm and passion Determination towards team efforts and individual projects/tasks
Excellent oral and written skills (radio and TV) Interpersonal skills
Languages
Fluent in English and Tagalog
Seneca Journalism
Using the “Focus Storytelling” technique Writing for television, radio and the web Research pack
Effectively use social media as a resource as well as for reporting
Other Skills
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Social Media strategy in various platforms; Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube etc.
Work Experience
CONTENT CREATOR
JESUS FIRST ASSEMBLY - MEDIA TEAM | 2018 - PRESENT
Successfully translated subject matter into the concrete design for newsletters, promotional materials and social events.
Creatively designed themes for presentations, training videos and upcoming websites.
Participated in team effort to produce streamlined production of policy manuals and educational materials.
CLIENT ADVISOR
MOOSEKNUCKLE RETAIL | 2019 - PRESENT
Successfully manages to greet and ascertain the nature of the visit; refer patrons to the appropriate departments or services. Recognized for excellent ability to speak in public.
Motivate participants and create an exciting and pleasant atmosphere for people.
SALES ASSOCIATE/CASHIER
FOOTLOCKER | 2018 - 2019
Resolve customer complaints, guide them and provide relevant information.
Track transactions on balance sheets and report any discrepancies.