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About Jon Waldman
Jon Waldman is a jack of all trades in the
journalism world, writing on topics ranging from hockey to construction
to medicine in any given week.
Jon grew up in Winnipeg, where he earned
his first journalism paycheque writing a high school column for
a local community newspaper. In university, Jon honed his skills
writing for the campus newspaper and music magazines, while also
writing for various websites.
After graduating from Ryerson University
with a Bachelor of Journalism degree in 2002, Jon began working
in freelance for a variety of publications, including stints with
the Winnipeg Sun and Toronto Sun as a weekly contributor. He also
became a major part of a sports collectibles publication.
After working strictly as a freelancer for
a couple years, Jon joined Matrix Group Inc., a trade publication
group, as editor. He was with the company for over two years before
an opportunity came up a the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg. Serving
as Communications Coordinator, Jon has now been with Federation
for nearly two years.
Through both positions, Jon has maintained
his freelancing career. Current and past companies Jon has worked
with include Studio Media Group, The Winnipeg Free Press, Volunteer
Manitoba, Sun Media, Wellington West Capital Inc., Resource World
Magazine, The Topps Company and several others. Jon's first book,
"SLAM! Wrestling: Shocking Stories from the Squared Circle"
launched in November 2009 and his second book is due in bookstores
in April 2011.
Through his years in journalism, Jon has
remained loyal to his first love - hockey. His writing adventures
have lead him to work with The Hockey Hall of Fame, The Hockey News,
The Hot Dog Hockey Post, Canadian Hockey Magazine, Sportsology and
others. He has also been a regular guest on the The Great Canadian
Talk Show on 92.9 KICK FM in Winnipeg and was a co-host on the now
defunct XM Hockey Hour, along with guest spots on several other
programs.
Along with his writing and editing careers,
Jon has also focused on his photography skills. He has contributed
pictures to The Winnipeg Free Press, SLAM! Wrestling and other publications,
as well as taking photos for In The Game Inc., a trading card company.
In 2009, Jon shot his first wedding and looks forward to more photography
opportunities in the future.
Inquiries about Jon, including portfolio
requests and rates, can be sent to jonwaldman@shaw.ca.
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