Khalid Magram

I am a multilingual, Toronto based journalist interested in politics, community journalism and writing on African affairs.

At the moment, most of my work as a journalist focuses on community journalism. Where I take photos and shoot videos, interview local newsmakers, report from major city events and create engaging stories for several major newspapers including Toronto Star and Sun Media papers.

Media Experience

I worked with National Lifestyle Department editor at the Toronto Sun, covering array of national and local stories for both print and online. I wrote features and hard news both for print and online, acquired hands-on interviewing, reporting and news editing skills.

I also use social media websites such as Goggle+, Flickr,YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and Facebook on a daily basis, where I post, monitor, discuss, debate and analyse issues and trends from around the globe.

Specialties

Strong knowledge of current news events with excellent news judgment and analysis

Excellent research and superior wires editor skills

Capability developing story ideas, headlines, hard news ledes and embed audio and videos, create photo galleries, Interviewing sources

Good command of CP style

Knowledge in PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, InDesign and Final cut Pro