Khadijah is passionate about storytelling, with experience in both communications and journalism.

MASTERS OF MEDIA IN JOURNALISM AND COMMUNICATION

Western University. London, Ontario, Sept. 2024 - Aug. 2025 (expected).

Awards and recognitions:

  • The Raveena Aulakh Memorial Award in Journalism and Communication.

Relevant courses:

  • MJCOM 9103: Audio and Visual Storytelling

  • MJCOM 9101: Introduction to Journalism

  • MJCOM 9104: The Social Media and Digital Production Dojo

  • MJCOM 9102: Introduction to Communications

Relevant projects:

Journalism

  • Video News Story: For MJCOM 9103. Directed, filmed and edited the video using professional film equipment and Adobe Premiere. Wrote the script for the video and recorded a voiceover.

  • Audio News Story: For MJCOM 9103. Wrote the script, recorded and edited the story using professional audio equipment and Adobe Audition.

  • Feature Story: For MJCOM 9101. Interviewed several people and incorporated in-depth reporting, character-driven storytelling and comprehensive research.

Communications

  • Communications Plan: For MJCOM 9102. Implemented key sections for the given campaign including a Risk Summary, Key Messages, Audience Analysis, Situational Analysis and Environmental Scan.

  • Media Kit: For MJCOM 9102. Implemented a Media Release, Backgrounder and Rationale Paper for the given campaign. 

EDUCATION

COMBINED HONOURS BACHELOR OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES AND ENGLISH & CULTURAL STUDIES

McMaster University. Hamilton, Ontario, Sept. 2019 - Apr. 2023.

Awards and recognitions:

  • Dean’s Honours List (2019-2023).

  • McMaster Honours Entrance Scholarship (2019).

  • Margery E. Dixon Memorial Scholarship (2021).

  • Graduated with the highest distinction.

Relevant courses:

  • CMST 2PR3: Public Relations: Principles and Practices

  • CMST 3SM3: Building Publics Using Social Media

  • CMST 3WR3: Professional Writing

  • CMST 4E03: Media and Promotionalism

Relevant projects:

  • PR Plan: For CMST 2PR3. Created a visual PR Plan for a given scenario. Included a Situational Analysis, Key Messages, a Research Summary, Tactics and Objectives.

EXPERIENCE

SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR AT MUSLIM WOMEN PROFESSIONALS

Los Angeles, California, Sept. 2023 - Aug. 2024

Wrote, created and published media content. Executed and developed effective strategies for increasing social media engagement and helped run all MWP (Muslim Women Professionals) social media platforms. Monitored social media platforms for queries, complaints and feedback.

VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING AT THE MCMASTER HUMANITIES SOCIETY

Hamilton, Ontario, Apr. 2022 - Apr. 2023

Created and managed social media and promotional content for the McMaster Humanities Society (MHS). Reviewed social media analytics, developed short-term and long-term strategic promotion plans and attended weekly executive meetings. Hired and met regularly with the marketing team to ensure that graphics were being made in a timely manner and that the promotional needs of the other executive members’ initiatives and events were being met.

TEACHING ASSISTANT AT MCMASTER UNIVERSITY

Hamilton, Ontario, Sept. 2021 - Apr. 2023

Lead two tutorial groups of 15-25 students weekly and prepared weekly PowerPoint slides reviewing course content. Evaluated student participation, marked all assignments and provided thorough feedback on assessments. Attended regular meetings with the Super TA and course instructor to ensure standards and expectations were upheld throughout the term.