1. Jake Courtepatte
Toronto, Ontario M6J 1M3
E: jakecourtepatte@gmail.com C: 647-469-5995
http://www.linkedin.com/in/jakecourtepatte
Hard-working writer and communications expert with the ability to write interesting and
informative articles through multiple mediums. Experience in large-market newsrooms.
Excellent writing and grammar skills through post-secondary programs in both Journalism and
English. Interviewing skills honed through interviews with experts, athletes, etc. Possesses an
extensive knowledge of CP Style. Social media savvy. SEO-friendly. Technical skills include:
Burli, iNews, Final Cut Pro, Wordpress, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Office.
PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE
July 2014 – Present Simcoe-York Group of Newspapers
Sports / General Reporter
 Produce over a dozen articles per week for The Auroran, King
Weekly Sentinel and Caledon Citizen newspapers
 Chase and interview sources
 Work with Public and Media Relations firms to uncover story
ideas
 Pitch local stories weekly to editors
 Communicate with editors daily to produce quality content
Feb. 2014, July 2015 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
Production Assistant
 Shotlisted high-profile Olympic and Pan Am events using Avid
Media system
 Created subclips of highlights of Olympic and Pan Am
sporting events
 Communicated with Production Manager of CBC Sports to
determine the most important highlights
Jan. – April 2014 Humber Television
Anchor / C.G. Operator
 Wrote script using iNews to tight deadlines to be read on air
 Co-anchored 20-minute news program live on air
 Created visual boards, templates, and graphics to be used in
program

2. Sept. – Dec. 2013 TSN SportsCentre
Story Editor (Intern)
 Clipped highlights from live sports events using editing system
 Wrote script on iNews for highlight packs to air on program
 Developed multiple segments to air on evening SportsCentre
 Communicated with anchors / senior editors to ensure proper
timing and editing in show
Sept. – Dec. 2013 96.9fm Radio Humber
Reporter / Newscaster
 Pitched stories to go to air daily
 Chased and interviewed sources daily
 Edited and wrote script using the Burli Newsroom System
 Hosted and read news on live on-air show
April 2013 Rogers TV – Newmarket
All-Ontario Hockey Championships
Cameraman / Video Editor
 Filmed games for live online stream
 Edited video to create highlights of tournament
 Reached thousands of followers through social media feeds to
give live updates of the games
Jan. – April 2013 Humber Et Cetera (Campus weekly newspaper)
News Reporter (Sports)
 Created and pitched weekly story ideas
 Contacted and interviewed both athletes and experts, in-person
and on phone
 Worked to strict and early deadlines to write weekly stories,
often chosen as features
Jan. – April 2013 Fine Cut Magazine (Annual film publication)
Copy Editor / Writer
 Contacted expert sources, conducting extensive in-person
 Wrote feature-length article
 Edited copy and proofread all articles
 Assisted in page design using Adobe InDesign

3. EDUCATION
2012-2014 Humber College Institute of Technology – Toronto
Post-graduate Accelerated Journalism Program (Advanced Diploma)
 Specialized in Broadcast and Online
2008-2012 Wilfrid Laurier University
 Bachelor of Arts, English
OTHER RECENT EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
May 2010 – Aug. 2013 Canadian Green Landscaping – Orangeville, Ontario
Crew Chief / Foreman
 Directed workers to perform landscaping duties
 Scheduled crews depending on priorities, crew and equipment
availability, and weather conditions
 Answered inquiries from current or prospective customers