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PRODUCER/WRITER | CBC DIGITAL & CBC RADIO | 2025 | TORONTO, CANADA

CBC Radio syndication run.
Interview with Amielynn Abellera.
Interview with Kristin Villanueva.
  • Researched, conducted interviews, and wrote a digital feature for CBC News: The Pitt and other medical shows finally acknowledge 'backbone' of health care: Filipino nurses

  • Filed a piece for Your World Tonight on CBC Radio: Filipino nurses on screen

  • CBC Radio syndication interviews: spoke to 12 local stations across Canada about Filipino nurse on-screen representation, including Winnipeg's Up To Speed with Host Faith Fundal

COORDINATING VIDEO PRODUCER | CBC NETWORK NEWS & CBC LOCAL NEWS | 2020-PRESENT | TORONTO, CANADA

Credit: Jon Castell/CBC News
  • Leading coordination with CBC regional and network teams (Canada, U.S., U.K.) to amplify video gathered in the field across all platforms

  • Leading video transformation efforts to improve video flow and information sharing 

  • Optimizing video usage for breaking news events, including coordination with rapid response teams 

  • Led training for CBC News Network's 2021 visual brand and graphics redesign, with cross-functional teams 

SENIOR PRODUCER | PARIS 2024 OLYMPICS | TORONTO, CANADA

  • Led and scheduled a team of producers and editors using Avid systems to process Paris 2024 Olympic footage for television, radio, and digital platforms

  • Managed a centralized video and information tracking system to support all CBC platforms

  • Acted as a liaison between Toronto teams and crews in Paris to streamline Olympic content distribution

SENIOR PRODUCER | CBC NEWS STUDIOS CONTENT DEVELOPMENT | 2024 | TORONTO, CANADA 

  • Contributed to strategic planning for video transformation and streaming pilots with the CBC News Studios Content Development team

  • Built cross-departmental relationships for content strategy and process improvements

  • Led data tracking to support content innovation 

  • Produced proof-of-concept playlists from existing syndicated content 


PRODUCER | EQUITY & INCLUSION | 2024 | TORONTO, CANADA 

  • Co-developed a comprehensive newsroom inclusivity action plan through internal consultations and data analysis with the Equity & Inclusion team

SENIOR PRODUCER | ENTERTAINMENT & EDUCATION UNIT | 2023-2024 | TORONTO, CANADA

  • Led a team of multiplatform education and entertainment journalists, prioritizing stories that reflect Canada's geographic, racial, cultural, and socio-economic diversity

  • Pitched education and entertainment stories across platforms daily, planned coverage for newsworthy cultural events, and fostered collaboration among arts and news teams

FACILITATOR | CBC | 2010-2021 | TORONTO, LONDON, WINNIPEG, EDMONTON, CANADA

Breaking News rehearsals.
Credit: Jon Castell/CBC News
CBC News: The National control room.
On The Money rehearsals.
CBC Montreal newsroom.
CBC Montreal control room.
CBC Edmonton newsroom.
Automated control room training in Edmonton.
CBC Edmonton automated control room in Toronto.
CBC News: The National set.
CBC News: The National panel rehearsals.
CBC News Network set.
Automated control room rehearsals.
CBC News Network newsroom.
Learning & Development training symposium.
  • Developed a training plan, manual, and style guide to train 100+ editorial and technical staff on new graphics for the CBC News Network 2021 brand refresh

  • Developed and delivered control room automation training to 150+ staff in Toronto and Edmonton in 2017

  • Trained 200+ CBC News staff on Avid MediaCentral desktop editing and VizRT graphics software in Toronto and Winnipeg starting in 2016

  • Implemented CBC News Grid touch screen into Breaking News Desk workflow for 25+ producers and reporters in 2015

  • Trained 200+ staff on Avid Assist and Instinct desktop editing, and Intercity Browse software in 2010

PRODUCER | CBC NEWS: THE NATIONAL | 2017-2019 | TORONTO, CANADA 

With CBC News: The National Hosts Ian Hanomansing and Adrienne Arsenault.
  • Led the redesign of The National’s graphics and visual style, ensuring successful cross-functional implementation

  • Developed and delivered training on the new graphics package for editorial and technical teams in automated control rooms

  • Standardized field photo collection to enhance content quality, metadata, and volume

  • Collaborated with producers, writers, photo editors, graphic designers, and the control room team on graphic treatments for news stories and set design

  • Coordinated social media strategy with the creative team

REPORTER | CBC TORONTO | 2016 | TORONTO, CANADA

Credit: Martin Trainor/CBC News

  • Delivered court and community stories across radio and digital platforms for CBC Toronto

  • Covered major stories including the Danzig Street shooting trial, and the court appearance of Maple Leaf Gardens sex offender Gordon Stuckless

  • Fulfilled editorial duties including research, scripting, interviews, and field production 


REPORTER | CBC MANITOBA | 2015 | WINNIPEG, CANADA

  • Contributed to investigative reports on online pharmacies, and covered the early federal election call's local impact

  • Researched, wrote, and presented news stories for CBC Manitoba's TV, radio, and digital platforms

  • Collaborated with shooter-editors and senior producers to shape and deliver compelling content

  • Managed newsgathering, conducted interviews, wrote scripts, created on-screen banners, and pitched story ideas

REPORTER | CBC NOVA SCOTIA | 2014 | HALIFAX, CANADA 

  • Reported on local news stories in the field for television, radio, and digital platforms

  • Researched, wrote, and presented stories for CBC Nova Scotia's TV and radio broadcasts, as well as the website, in collaboration with shooter-editors and senior producers 

  • Managed editorial tasks including newsgathering, interviews, writing scripts, creating broadcast graphics, and pitching story ideas

CINEPLEX PRE-SHOW HOST FINALIST | 2014 | TORONTO, CANADA

  • Finalist in Cineplex's inaugural Canada-wide Pre-Show Host contest

  • Created and presented original audition videos featured on Cineplex’s website and in-theatre segments

  • Promoted my video submission through social media campaigns to drive public voting

PRODUCER | SOCHI 2014 OLYMPICS | TORONTO, CANADA 

Credit: Brian Zajac/CBC News

  • Used Avid Assist and Access to clip and transcode Sochi 2014 Olympic sports content for news broadcasts

  • Utilized iNews to input and update information in the News Stream planner for Canada-wide distribution

REPORTER | CBC NEW BRUNSWICK | 2013 | MONCTON, CANADA

  • Reported on local news stories in the field for television and radio

  • Researched, wrote, and presented stories for CBC New Brunswick’s TV and radio broadcasts, collaborating with shooter-editors and senior producers to develop high-quality news content

  • Managed editorial tasks including interviews, newsgathering, writing scripts, creating on-screen banners, and pitching story ideas

WRITER/PRODUCER | CBC NEWS NETWORK | 2012-2017 | TORONTO & VANCOUVER, CANADA

  • Produced television specials on major national events like the 2014 Ottawa Parliament Hill shootings

  • Produced and wrote TV stories on international events like the Syrian Civil War and the Sandy Hook shooting

  • Researched, wrote, and developed live reporter segments; edited scripts, graphics, and lineups; and coordinated story assignments for writers

  • Managed editorial tasks including newsgathering, writing, creating on-screen graphics, editing video, and pitching story ideas

  • Integrated the CBC News Grid touchscreen system into Breaking News Desk workflow

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER & TRAINER | CBC NEWS NETWORK | 2009-2012 | TORONTO, CANADA

Credit: CBC News
CBC Morning Live set.
  • Produced coverage of major global events on the Breaking News Desk, including the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster and the killing of Osama bin Laden

  • Managed pre-production planning such as research, and guest pre-interviews

  • Performed editorial duties such as newsgathering, writing, creating on-screen graphics, editing video for on-air playback, and pitching story ideas

BROADCAST TECHNICIAN | CBC NEWSWORLD | 2009-2010 | TORONTO, CANADA

  • Edited video for television news coverage of major events, including the 2010 Haiti and Chile earthquakes, and the BP oil spill

  • Operated Control Air and Countdown systems for CBC News: Today and The National

  • Transferred tapes, satellite feeds, and digital files to the News server for broadcast and archival use

ASSISTANT EDITOR | CBC DRAGONS' DEN | 2009-2010 | TORONTO, CANADA

  • Used Avid Media Composer to digitize studio footage and interviews, isolate clips, edit sequences, and up-convert final show versions for DVD output

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT | INSIGHT PRODUCTIONS | 2007-2008 | TORONTO, CANADA

  • Managed audience coordination, and assisted talent wranglers and production crew during Canada's Walk of Fame Galas (9th and 10th)

  • Oversaw talent and crew sign-in/out at the Winter Garden Theatre during the 2008 NHL Awards

INTERNSHIPS & VOLUNTEERING | TORONTO, CANADA 

Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) | 2006-2025

  • Entourage Volunteer at TIFF Gala Red Carpet Events

  • Front of House Assistant (Balcony, Main Floor) at Roy Thomson Hall

  • Volunteer and Volunteer Captain at Roy Thomson Hall and AMC Theatres (now Cineplex Cinemas)

CBC Television | 2009 | Technical & Production Intern

Wildheart Group Canada | 2009 | Research & Production Assistant

CityNews | 2007-2008 | Research & Production Assistant for Silverman Helps

In Sync Video | 2007 | Research Assistant

CBC Kids | 2007 | CBC Kids Ambassador

Rogers Television | 2004-2005 | Mississauga, Canada

Production Assistant

Script Assistant/Associate Director

Camera Operator

Teleprompter Operator

© CHRISTINE PAGULAYAN 2025
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