Surane W.

Wrote and produced nature content on digital platforms for Blue Ant Media

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

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)