Jacob Pesaruk

An accomplished journalist, editor and copywriter with experience working in newsrooms, online and abroad.

By utilizing all tools available, I strive to uncover every corner a subject has to offer.

Actively seeking a role where I can fortify my skills as a storyteller and writer.

THE HOSER

(2022 - 2023)

INVESTAGATIONS & NEWS REPORTER

• Write and edit investigative news articles surrounding occurrences within the Greater Toronto Area.
• Work in tandem with the editorial team on content and layout.

BLOGTO

(2021 - 2023)

CONTRACT REPORTER

• Write and edit stories surrounding the LGBTQ2A+ community, local artists and occurrences across the Greater Toronto Area.
• Work alongside the editorial team on both analytics and content decisions.

CAYK MARKETING

(2021-2022)

CONTENT WRITER

• Write and edit web content as well as social media posts for various companies and organizations across Canada.

FILTER MAGAZINE

(2021-2022)

FREELANCE INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER

• Provided and edited articles that focused on harm reduction and international government policy.

CANADIAN DIMENSION

(2021)

FREELANCE NEWS REPORTER

• Provided and edited news articles surrounding political issues across Canada.

PRESSTOWN MEDIA

(2021)

CONTENT WRITER

• Provided and edited publicity materials for musicians, artists and bands across Canada.

STORMBOARD

(2021)

FREELANCE COPYWRITER

• Provided and edited copy surrounding software solutions for corporate communications.

2021 THE PROGRESS REPORT

(2021)

FREELANCE NEWS REPORTER

• Provided and edited articles surrounding political and industrial malpractice in western Canada.
• Interviewed high ranking government officials surrounding stories of political importance.

 THE KEEP TIMES

(2021)

COLUMNIST

• Contributed articles surrounding arts and culture news across Canada.

 LAYERED BUTTER

(2021)

MAGAZINE WRITER

• Provided and edited features focusing on the film industry, film theory and narrative structure.
• Interviewed high profile industry professionals while working closely with editorial staff, artists and the publisher.

VICE

(2020)

FREELANCE REPORTER

• Reported on political stories across Canada. Worked closely with editorial team to ensure that quality standards are met.

DAZE MAGAZINE

(2019-2020)

REPORTER/EDITOR/ADMINISTRATION

• Provided and edited articles surrounding arts and culture, politics, music and features in Alberta. 
• Collaborated on content decisions as well as the organizing of events held by the publication.

THE TIPUTINI PROJECT/ THE SCAVENGER 

(2017-2020)

 REPORTER/EDITOR/COPY CHIEF

• Travelled to the Yasuni region of the Amazon jungle for research purposes.
• Interviewed the Indigenous peoples of the region and academic researchers in order to complete and edit several investigative reports.

VUE WEEKLY

(2016-2018)

 REPORTER/EDITOR

• Covered events across Edmonton, Alberta and Canada.
• Provided and edited copy covering arts and culture, news, politics, film, television and music.

MACEWAN UNIVERSITY

2015 - 2019 | Bachelor's Degree in Communication Studies with a Major in Journalism.