Yasmine Hassan is a multimedia journalist with over 3 years of experience in print, broadcast, and online journalism. She has specialized in covering local and international politics and current events, and has experience interviewing public figures from various backgrounds. She is fluent in French, English, and Arabic with beginner knowledge of Spanish. She has worked as an intern at CBC and Bell Local, and has published work for The Islamic Monthly, Prince Arthur Herald, and Elite Daily on topics ranging from politics to arts and entertainment.

1. 4145 Orly, Montreal, QC, J4Y2K6 | 514.560.4116 | yasminehassan00@gmail.com
http://www.yasminehassan.com
Multimedia journalist with a strong background in politics and political analysis, two
years experience in print journalism and one year in broadcast. Specialized in covering
local and international politics and current events, experience covering topics in arts and
entertainment. Excellent communication skills and expertise in interviewing people from
all walks of life; from members of the Islamic State to Oscar nominated directors. Fluent
in French, English and Arabic, beginner knowledge of Spanish.
Skills
• Experience interviewing public figures
• Researching news stories in current events
• Experience writing feature stories
• Skills in videography and photography
• Strong computer skills (Photoshop, Final Cut Pro,
Audacity, iMovie, Lightroom Microsoft Office, Mac OS)
• Highly energetic and reliable, social and eager to learn
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational
skills
• Experience in dealing with a wide range of cultures and
personalities
My Published
work
Abdullah ElShamy
From Tora Prison:
Journalism Is Not
A Crime
Work Experience & Internships
Intern | CBC Daybreak and Newsroom | Montreal, Quebec
October 2014
• Pitch stories during story meeting with producer
• Chase stories and pre-interviewed guests for the
morning show
• Shadow reporters and videojournalists in developing
their stories
• Help edit final segment for evening news show.
Intern | Bell Local | Montreal, Quebec
August 2014
• Shoot and edit a community story in Montreal
• Collect b-roll and interviews for final video production
• Develop, edit and voice script for video
• Final product: Underground Mtl
And The Oscar Goes
To…

2. Associate Features Editor | The Islamic Monthly | Cambridge,
Massachusetts
August 2013- Present
• Write features on short deadlines
• Interview public figures from different backgrounds
from across the world
• Cover topics ranging from international politics to arts
• Experience in ghostwriting and editing
• Experience conducting interviews in different
languages
• Published in print Fall 2013 Issue – Exclusive interview
with Muslim city councilors in Cambridge
• Published in print Fall/Winter 2014 Issue – Exclusive
interview with members of the Islamic State in Syria.
Columnist | Prince Arthur Herald | Montreal, Quebec
March 2014 – Present
• Opinion articles discussing local politics and elections
• Articles written in English and French to adhere to
readers
• Coverage of international politics that directly affected
communities in Montreal
• Articles used to produce two shows for CBC Cross
Country with Rex Murphy.
Contributor | Elite Daily | New York, New York
July 2013 –December 2013
• Write articles on politics and current events across the
world
• Specialized political analysis on Middle East affairs
• Weekly contributions to their News department
Climbing The
Highest Mountain:
One Saudi Woman’s
Journey to Making
History.
Cue The Political
Boogeyman
Education
Graduate Diploma | Journalism | Concordia University
April 2015
Bachelors in Arts & Science | Major in Political Science |
Concordia University
June 2009
Languages
French (Native proficiency) | English (Native proficiency) |
Arabic (Native proficiency) | Spanish (Beginner knowledge)
Volunteer Experience
Amal Woman Center (NPO) | Montreal, Canada
Board of Directors | March 2015-Present