Resume

Eden Chipperfield | 778 837 3089 | edenjchipperfield@gmail.com

I am a Vancouver-based journalist who is passionate about the stories I tell. I use my voice and writing to connect people with the world around them.

Journalism Experience

As It Happens Intern | CBC Toronto – Feb. 2026 to Mar. 2026

I was one of 11 interns across Canada accepted into the CBC Intern winter intake program, interning on the radio show ‘As It Happens’. My duties included pitching various daily stories, chasing and booking interview guests, holding pre-interviews, writing scripts and questions, and editing the audio.

News & Current Affairs Intern | CBC Vancouver – Oct. 2025 to Nov. 2025

As part of my work-integrated learning at BCIT, I spent an insightful three weeks as an intern at CBC Vancouver. During my time there, my role involved conducting outreach for radio interviews, compiling interview questions, pitching potential story ideas to the media, and cutting clips on MediaCentral.

Multimedia Intern | Chek News – Aug. 2025 to Aug. 2025

  • Produced and published web content covering current news affairs across Vancouver Island.
  • Assisted reporters during field shoots, supported camera operations and set up.
  • Wrote television scripts for a nightly 5 p.m. newscast.
  • Conducted various interviews with story subjects.

Senior Writer of Current Affairs | Plug Vancouver – Dec. 2024 to Aug. 2025

  • Wrote articles regarding cultural events within Vancouver and B.C.
  • Edited other colleagues’ articles, including fact and research checking.
  • Pitched various topics regarding popular topics within Vancouver and online.

News Writer | The Peak Newspaper – Apr. 2023 to May 2024

  • Wrote news-focused articles on events, breakthroughs and achievements within Metro Vancouver.
  • Compiled insightful research regarding the subject matter of articles.
  • Conducted interviews online and through email with interested parties to be featured in news stories.

Professional Skills

Workplace Skills

  • Creative problem solving
  • Face-to-face communication
  • Copywriting
  • High-Pressure environments
  • Presentation skills
  • Phone etiquette
  • Conflict resolution
  • Interviewing
  • Organization skills
  • Multitasking
  • Panasonic CX35 camera
  • Sony PXW-Z150 camera
  • Microsoft 360
  • Dalet
  • 9CMS
  • Burli
  • iNews
  • Google Suite
  • Adobe Audition
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Slack
  • Canva
  • Meta Business Suite
  • Zoom

Languages

English (fluent)

French (fluent)

  • DELF B2 Certificate -Completed an oral and written exam in French to be recognized as bilingual in the workplace. Achieved by completing the French Immersion program from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

 

Professional Experience

Administrative Assistant | Buena Vista Massage Therapy Clinic – 2023 to Present

  • Arranged appointments for various clientele.
  • Submitted and handled extended health claims for patients.
  • Overviewed clinic upkeep.
  • Trained newly hired employees regarding the responsibilities of an administrative assistant.

Recruitment and Engagement Assistant (Co-op) | School of Communication at SFU – Sep. 2022 to Dec. 2022

  • Created an engaging, informative workshop on Social Media Activism and the School of Communication at SFU.
  • Outreached secondary schools in the Greater Vancouver area to promote curated workshops to present in classrooms.
  • Conducted workshop on Social Media Activism in classrooms across Metro Vancouver.
  • Fostered a welcoming environment and organized student workshops as a Peer Leader.

Brand Marketing Assistant (Co-op) | Knowledge Network – from Jan. 2022 to Aug. 2022

  • Pioneered 2SLGBTQIA+ Campaign through community outreach to promote 2SLGBTQ+ programs on Knowledge
  • Managed Knowledge Kids’ social media platforms
  • Created Facebook advertising campaigns
  • Copywrote social media posts and annual contest
  • Wrote KKids newsletter copies for monthly emails
  • Collected social media comments from various platforms
  • Member of the EDI Committee

Salon Coordinator | Suki’s Morgan Crossing – June 2021 to Dec. 2021

  • Organized appointments.
  • Overviewed salon upkeep.
  • Aided with customer service.

Server Assistant | Earls Kitchen + Bar – May 2021 to Sep. 2021

  • Maintained restaurant standards and cleanliness.
  • Interacted with customers to provide an outstanding experience.
  • Communicated consistently to uphold teamwork.

Spa Attendant | Casbah Day Spa – June 2018 to Aug. 2019

  • Maintained Spa cleanliness.
  • Organized Spa essentials.
  • Prepared change rooms for clients.

Education

British Columbia Institute of Technology – Sep. 2024 to May 2026

  • Diploma of Broadcast and Online Journalism
  • Student Set Representative – 2024 to 2025

Simon Fraser University – Sep. 2020 to Aug. 2024

  • Honours Bachelor of Arts with Distinction, Communication
  • Convocation Graduate Speaker, Presidents and Deans Honour Roll

University of the West of England – Sep. 2019 to May 2020

  • Bachelor of Arts (HONS) Media and Communication

Earl Marriott Secondary – Sep. 2014 to June 2019

  • High School Diploma; French Immersion