Elyse Barker · Portfolio

Experience

Mar 2026 — Present

Communications & Content Intern

Ran REALTOR.ca's social media across multiple channels, reaching an audience of 90,000+.
Created posts, captions and content that turned trends into engaging, on-brand material.
Interviewed government officials and everyday Canadians about the housing market.
Led editorial meetings and fact-checked articles to publication standards.

Sep 2025 — Present

Volunteer

Documented perspectives from youth, activists and policymakers on rights and governance.
Prepared interview questions, summaries and media-ready materials for public events.

Oct 2025 — Present

Podcast Producer · Self-employed

Produce a podcast of candid conversations with a current student from a different program each episode.
Episodes cover what students wish they knew before applying, how they manage time and money, and what day-to-day program life is really like.
Available wherever people get their podcasts.

Jan 2024 — Apr 2026

Writing & Editing Staff

Wrote advocacy-driven articles on Black representation in the arts and media.
Investigated journalistic censorship and editorial gatekeeping in institutional newsrooms.

Intern

Wrote culture features for AMPLIFY Mag, covering Black Canadian music and youth stories.
Interviewed Canadians about the songs that shaped their lives for the feature "The Playlist That Raised Us" (May 19, 2025).

May 2025 — Aug 2025

Communications Intern

Authored long-form history of the Canada Cup, focused on policy, representation and accessibility.
Interviewed leaders in the diving community; produced work in WordPress, Canva, Audition and Premiere Pro.

Jan 2025 — Dec 2025

Entertainment Editor

Led editorial meetings and mentored writers in ethical, equity-conscious reporting.
Implemented editorial changes to better reflect the diversity of the readership.

Director of Communications