Justin Fiacconi
Journalist
SKILLS
Adobe - Premiere Pro, Rush, and Audition
Critical/Analytical Thinker
Data Journalism
Microsoft Office, Word, Powerpoint, and Excel
Strong Writing & Editing
Quick Learner & Detail Oriented
Organized & Adaptable
Good Editorial Judgement​
CONTACT
justinfiacconi[at]gmail[dot]com
Ottawa, Ontario
EDUCATION
September 2023 - April 2025
Master of Journalism
Carleton University / Ottawa
I've learned the fundamentals of reporting, media law,
producing audio and video journalism, long-form journalism, sports
reporting, CP Style, and creative writing.
September 2021-April 2023
Master of International Affairs
Carleton University / Ottawa / Specialized in Conflict & Conflict Analysis
Studied international law, statistics, Canadian foreign policy, human
rights and development, peacebuilding, the economics of conflict, human
security, terrorism, Middle Eastern politics and economy, and
international conflicts.
May 2017 - June 2021
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Algoma University / Sault Ste. Marie
Graduated cum laude, elected as President of the Law and Politics Student Society twice, and wrote an undergraduate thesis on the
theoretical conceptualization of human security.
PROFILE
A passionate storyteller from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, with a keen interest in producing long-form multimedia journalism relating to global affairs, human rights, political conflict, elections, corruption, and global sports and politics.
WORK EXPERIENCE
June 2024 - August 2024
Journalism Internship in Ghana
Farm Radio International
This past summer I was selected for a journalism internship opportunity based in Accra, Ghana. Told the story of how a remote farming community in Ghana turned to forest conservation to protect their environment for future generations amid intense opposition and deteriorating environmental conditions. Episode is coming March 20th, 2025.
April 2024 - May 2024
Parliamentary Bureau / Digital Journalism Intern
CBC / 3-Week Internship
Published a piece on Pharmacare which was the top performing article for
well over a day. Got to shadow reporters on Parliament Hill, pitch stories
every morning, and gain invaluable experience in a vibrant newsroom
environment.
September
2023 - April 2025
Teaching Assistant
Carleton University
I’ve had various tasks such as running hour-long seminars on a weekly
basis, marking various assignments and projects, editing stories, and
working closely with students and teams on data-driven stories.
• Nominated for the TLS Outstanding TA Award for the 2023-2024
academic year.
May 2023 - September
2023
Senior Research Analyst
Public Governance International
Worked closely with former Clerk of the Privy Council, Madame Jocelyne
Bourgon to investigate and draw insights from public sector service
initiatives during her time as Clerk. This involved organizing and
conducting interviews with certain individuals and researching through
historical documents and materials relating to said initiatives.
March 2022 - December 2022
Research Assistant / Charity Insights Canada Project
Carleton University
Worked closely with former Clerk of the Privy Council, Madame Jocelyne
Bourgon to investigate and draw insights from public sector service
initiatives during her time as Clerk. This involved organizing and
conducting interviews with certain individuals and researching through
historical documents and materials relating to said initiatives.