Farnia Fekri

Farnia fekri

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Marketing at Raw Signal Group

  • Education

    • Toronto metropolitan university

      2013 - 2017
      Bachelor of journalism journalism
  • Experience

    • The eyeopener

      Jan 2014 - May 2015

      My responsibilities include managing our organization's social media presence, uploading content to the website, generating articles exclusive for web, and copy editing articles online and in print. I managed a team of photographers, while photographing sports, arts and news events. My two co-editors and I were also tasked with creating the cover for our weekly publication.

      • Online Editor

        Jan 2015 - May 2015
      • Photo Editor

        Jan 2014 - Jan 2015
    • Thescore, inc.

      Mar 2015 - Sept 2015
      Esports data and news analyst
    • The eyeopener

      Aug 2015 - Apr 2016
      • Features editor

        Dec 2015 - Apr 2016
      • News Editor

        Aug 2015 - Dec 2015
    • Ryerson review of journalism

      Sept 2016 - Apr 2017
      Managing editor of business and audience development

      I managed a team of business editors in leading our magazine's efforts in branding, product management, social media strategy, budgeting, fundraising, advertising, analytics, sponsorships and subscription.

    • The eyeopener

      Jan 2017 - May 2017
      Online editor

      My responsibilities included managing our organization's social media presence, growing our audience, uploading content to the website, generating articles exclusive for web, and copy editing articles online and in print.

    • Motherboard/vice media

      Jan 2017 - Apr 2017
      Motherboard canada intern

      I wrote for the science and technology vertical of VICE Canada under the Motherboard editor—developing contacts, writing short hits and working on longer investigations.

    • Canadian university press

      Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
      Nash80 coordinator

      A the annual gathering of the country’s student journalists, NASH80 celebrated and continued the traditions of the Canadian University Press, which has brought university papers together for 80 years. One of the most unique and diverse conferences in student press history, NASH80 brought 250 students to Toronto and featured 67 influential speakers—such as Desmond Cole, Ginella Massa, Robyn Doolittle, Andree Lau, Vicky Mochama, Shireen Ahmed and many more.The theme, “Connect,” was chosen as an homage to CUP’s most consistent success—the ability to unite student journalists from across the country and give them an opportunity to meet each other, network with industry professionals, and learn new ideas. Show less

    • Dropbike

      Apr 2017 - Jan 2018
      Head of communications

      Dropbike is Canada's first and only smart bike sharing service. Based in Toronto, the Dropbike team has grown exponentially and launched in many different markets including cities and campuses. At Dropbike, my job consisted of managing the company's different avenues of communication, such as media relations (+40 articles to date), messaging, marketing and social media, user-facing content, as well as assisting with content or messaging for business development and government relations.

    • Venture for canada

      Jan 2018 - Nov 2018
      2018 fellow

      Selected from a pool of recent Canadian graduates, VFC fellows are recruited into, trained and supported by a network of national entrepreneurs connected to the Venture for Canada team. Fellows then join startups in need of talent.

    • Powerhub: simplifying asset management

      Jul 2018 - Nov 2018
      Marketing and communications specialist
    • Freelance

      Nov 2018 - Jun 2021
      Marketing consultant
    • Monsters aliens robots zombies

      Mar 2019 - Dec 2021
      • Director of Marketing and Operations

        Feb 2021 - Dec 2021
      • Director of Marketing

        Mar 2019 - Feb 2021
    • Raw signal group

      Jan 2022 - now
      • Director of Marketing

        Mar 2023 - now
      • Marketing & Community Manager

        Jan 2022 - Mar 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Raw signal group management training

      Raw signal group
      Feb 2022
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Farnia Fekri
      David Tafler scholarship - Oct 2017 For excellence in magazine journalism.
    • Awarded to Farnia Fekri
      Loretta H. Yaskiel scholarship - Oct 2016 For excellence in writing on legal issues.
    • Awarded to Farnia Fekri
      Albert E. Wadham award - Oct 2015 For excellence in the magazine stream.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Ontario Representative

      Issued by Canadian University Press on Jan 2016
      Canadian University PressAssociated with Farnia Fekri