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Cara Stern
Journalist and Housing Nerd
Cara Stern is a journalist and producer currently working at TVO (TV Ontario) as a Producer for "The Agenda with Steve Paikin," a current affairs program.1 She has been in this role since March 2014, contributing to various aspects of segment production, including pitching stories, writing questions, and working in the control room during tapings.1
Career Highlights
TVO Experience::
- Produces segments for "The Agenda with Steve Paikin"
- Cuts segments for social media engagement
- Focuses on housing, economics, personal finance, and affordability
- Has produced leadership debates for two provincial parties1
Previous Roles::
- Assignment Editor and Staff Reporter at Canadian Jewish News (September 2008 - March 2014)
- Associate Producer at CBC (November 2011 - April 2012)
- Intern at CBC/Radio-Canada's London Bureau (December 2010 - January 2011)1
Education
Cara Stern holds a Bachelor of Journalism from Carleton University, with minors in Sociology and History.1 She also studied Journalism, History, and Sociology at the University of Stirling in Scotland during an exchange year.1
Skills and Interests
Stern's experience spans various aspects of journalism and media production:
- Story pitching and development
- Guest booking and interview preparation
- Audio and video editing (using tools like Adobe Audition)
- Social media content creation
- Leadership debate production
Her work at TVO demonstrates a particular interest in current affairs, with a focus on economic and social issues affecting Canadians.1
Cara Stern's LinkedIn profile indicates that she has over 500 connections, suggesting she is well-networked within her industry.1