02

Freelance writing & editing

Clean copy. Checked facts. Solid research. Available for freelance work with publications, brands and organizations.

Copy editing

Clear, consistent copy that follows your style guide, or CP style if you don't have one. I fix grammar, flow and tone without losing your voice.

Fact-checking

I verify names, numbers, quotes and claims against reliable sources, and flag anything that doesn't hold up before you publish.

Research

Background research for articles, profiles and reports, delivered as clear, sourced notes you can use right away.

Writing

News, features and brand copy, edited and fact-checked to CP style.

Hire Grace for your next project →

03

Awards

Her media work has been recognized with industry and university awards.

Canadian Online Publishing Awards
Canadian Online Publishing Awards · Jan 2026

TMU Votes: Best Video Content, Media Category

Won with TMU Votes for the provincial election coverage. Grace contributed a reporter package.

Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto Metropolitan University · Sep 2025

TMU Votes: Student Group Project of the Year

Produced a reporter package analyzing political party platforms and their approaches to education funding.

Her Campus
Her Campus · Apr 2025

Best Written Student Article, Winter 2025

Her feature “The Romanticization of the Sad Girl in Pop Culture and Why It's Problematic” was recognized by TMU as one of the best written works of the semester.

04

Published work

Every piece, by publication.

The Dispatch ↗13

T. (tdotcommunity.ca)1

Review of Journalism ↗2

Her Campus (Toronto MU) ↗6

stitched! live journalism ↗1

05

Experience

Roles, industries and the toolkit behind the work.

May 2026 – present

Head of Media & Creative Director

TNAADO Inc. / The Dispatch

Leads The Dispatch, a community media initiative reaching 40K+ readers a month. Edits, fact-checks and researches every story, manages sponsorships and brand partnerships including Unwrinkled skincare, and works with videographers on beauty campaigns and interviews with local founders.

Dec 2025 – May 2026

Production & Digital Intern

Breakfast Television (Rogers)

Supported daily live broadcasts, researched segments, and wrote and published web and social content on daily deadlines.

Sep 2025 – Apr 2026

Social Media Manager

Review of Journalism

Worked with stakeholders and fundraisers to launch an issue on media criticism, ran social across five platforms and organized panel events for the 2026 rebrand.

Sep 2024 – Apr 2026

Contributor

Her Campus (Toronto MU)

Wrote features on culture, fashion and media on a tri-weekly basis.

Sep 2024 – Jan 2025

Social Media & Marketing

stitched! live journalism

Led promotion for Mirna, Bosnia: 30 Years Later: graphics, video trailers, posters, a newsletter and registration. The show drew 100+ attendees.

Sep 2023 – Apr 2026

Community Event Organizer

Toronto Housing

Planned and ran community events and workshops for residents.

Industry experience

Local business & community journalism

Features and profiles on Toronto entrepreneurs, creators, charities and events, edited and fact-checked to CP style.

Broadcast & digital media

Live-broadcast production support, segment research and daily-deadline web and social publishing at Rogers' Breakfast Television.

Editorial & communications strategy

Content plans, newsletters, style guides and workflows that keep teams consistent.

Brand partnerships & video

Sponsored content, live sponsorships, beauty campaigns and short-form video produced with videographers.

Live events & social

Promotion, registration and panel organizing for live journalism and community events.

Highlights

  • Built TNAADO's Journalist Handbook: fact-checking standards, publishing workflows and accessible (AODA) guidelines.
  • Leads The Dispatch, read by 40,000+ people a month.
  • Worked with videographers on beauty campaigns, including ad content for skincare brand Unwrinkled.
  • Coordinated interviews with Toronto founders, business owners and on-camera talent; wrote features on Pride Week vendors.
  • Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Toronto Metropolitan University (2026).

Tools

  • WordPress
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Canva
  • Mailchimp
  • Google Workspace
  • Microsoft Office
06

Contact

Need a second set of eyes?

Tell me about your project and deadline, and I'll get back to you within one business day.

Get in touch →

bashgracie@gmail.com · Toronto, ON

© 2026 Grace Bashall · Toronto