I’m a freelance writer in Vancouver, B.C.
My work has appeared in The Tyee, BCBusiness, Vancouver Review, The Georgia Straight, OpenFile Vancouver, Megaphone, This Magazine, Exclaim!, Xtra!, Granville, Maple Tree Literary Supplement, and CBC Radio One. Before I started freelancing, I worked as the news reporter for WE /WestEnder.
In addition to journalism work, I write reports, profiles, news capsules, website copy, and grant applications for a variety of organizations. I participate in occasional panel discussions and presentations, and I’ve helped deliver media training workshops to members of the Vancouver Public Space Network and Purple Thistle Institute. I have given talks about working in media to students in the publishing, English, and journalism programs at SFU, UBC, and Langara College. I also co-teach a journalism course for current and former Downtown Eastside residents as part of a partnership between Megaphone Magazine and SFU Woodward’s.
I have specific interest and experience writing on housing, homelessness, mental health, sustainability, queer issues, technology, and the publishing industry. I’m always open to learning about new subject areas, too. To inquire about my work, please don’t hesitate to get in touch: info[at]jackiewong.ca.
