Meri Musinyan

Support the marketing department in organizing marketing and sales initiatives, coordinating marketing materials, and performing administrative tasks to ensure smooth campaign execution.

Assist staff in organizing events and manage communications between customers and the Performing Arts department to ensure smooth event operations and positive attendee experiences.

Wrote and edited Armenian-language articles and conducted interviews with cultural figures for various cultural web pages, plus proofreading and editorial work.

Managed Aliq Media’s digital presence, created organizational branding with the advertising team, developed advertiser databases, and grew audience engagement through partnerships and outreach.

Engaged with advanced AI models to improve Armenian language proficiency by conducting text conversations, providing feedback on language accuracy, and advising on cultural and linguistic nuances.

Created content and annual social media content calendar, and designed promotional materials such as flyers and newsletters to increase engagement across the organization's platforms.

Produced engaging content, managed communications with donors and stakeholders, developed media relations, organized campaigns with beneficiaries, and wrote press materials to raise foundation profile.

Provided creative and administrative support to the communications team and developed promotional video materials for the Canadian Arts Summit.

Produced and hosted over 200 radio programs including stories and reportages, and interviewed dozens of public figures across education, culture, and social sectors.

Led marketing and PR campaigns, served as spokesperson, built partner and donor relationships, and grew a festival-following community through events and outreach.

Developed strategic vision and executed marketing/PR campaigns for international film festivals, managed media relations, and coordinated press activities with international guests.

Moderated a weekly live youth TV program, conducted interviews with youth-focused guests, and mentored young journalists on broadcasting and storytelling.

Created a youth journalism platform, mentored young journalists, and taught fundamentals of journalism and storytelling to empower the next generation.

Completed MA-level studies in Armenian studies at INALCO in Paris between 2022 and 2024.

Completed the Bridge to Employment in Media and Communications (BEMC) program covering professional communication, Ontario media landscape, and branding and marketing in 2023.

Completed certificate coursework in Audio-Visual Fundamentals and Communication and Media Studies at Seneca Polytechnic in 2023.

Completed a Social Media for Public Relations course at Humber in 2018.

Completed a Cultural Journalism fellowship with Journalists in Europe Fund in Paris in 2001.

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Armenian Language and Literature from 1993 to 1998.