Surane W.
Animal Welfare Liaison
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About
Wrote and produced nature content on digital platforms for Blue Ant Media
Experience
Senior Producer // Editor at Blue Ant Media (2019-01 – 2024-12)
Wrote and produced nature content on digital platforms for Blue Ant Media
- Devised content strategy and assigned stories for monthly digital production
- Managed workflow and scheduling for digital production unit
- Edited and voiced videos published on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat
- Launched Love Nature's digital platforms – YT: 1.2M subs, FB: 2M followers
Podcast Producer // Host at Dog Stories (2020-01 – 2021-12)
Hosted weekly podcast interviewing guests about their special bonds with dogs
- Produced 68 episodes averaging roughly 200 listeners per episode
- Responsible for booking guests and researching useful pet tips
- Performed edits in Adobe CS, including sound editing and sound mixing
Series Producer // Host at Animal Sanctuaries (2017-08 – 2017-08)
Produced and edited 10-part mini-doc series, taking viewers on a cross-country adventure through America to spotlight people who rescue and rehabilitate animals.
- Developed show concept through extensive research
- Set up meetings and interviews with subjects around the country
- Established partnerships with PETA and Mercy for Animals for content use
- 2017 Wildlife Conservation Film Festival, Official Selection
Producer // Editor at 1999 Productions (2014-01 – 2021-12)
Developing documentary projects and catering to clients with video needs ranging from TV commercials to sponsored content for digital platforms.
- Editor and Host of Animal Sanctuaries travel show
- Development Producer on BRIO soda series of digital ads
- Assistant Editor on Urban Minerals promotional video
Writer // Producer at Next Animation Studio (2015-05 – 2017-09)
Wrote news stories and video scripts for digital outlet headquartered in Taiwan
- Produced multiple daily animation sequences for content on YouTube
- Led storyboard meetings and coordinated production for all animations
- Gathered media and ensured proper licensing for assets packaged in videos
Editor at Discovery Networks (2014-11 – 2014-11)
Developed and executed digital video product for The Dodo
- Edited channel's first video listicle - 10 Hugs You Can Only Get From an Animal Pal
- Accumulated 100,000+ views within first 24 hrs, 1M+ views to date
On-Air Reporter & Videographer at CTV News (2012-07 – 2013-07)
Researched, wrote, and reported stories for daily newscasts: noon, evening, late
- Chase producer on all assignments, conducting interviews and pre-interviews
- Camera operator, editor, and voice-over producer on all reports
- Reported breaking news live on air for multiple stories
Education
Specialized Certificate in Children's Book Writing – UCSD - Extended Studies (2025-03)
Master of Science in Multimedia Storytelling – Columbia University (2014-05)
Certificate in Adobe After Effects – School of Visual Arts (2015-05)
Undergraduate in Media and Technology – University of Western Ontario (2009-05)
