Season 5, Episode 7: Seneca Graduate, and Queen's Park Bureau Chief for Global News, Colin D'Mello

About Today's Show

Welcome to episode 7, Season 5 of #SenecaProud Podcast!

Today's episode features Seneca College graduate Colin D'Mello, who is also the Queen's Park Bureau Chief for Global News. As Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Colin is responsible for gathering and reporting on our provincial leaders, and holding them accountable on our behalf, which often means asking the tough questions. This episode is a master's class in how determination, positive self-criticism, and focus can combine to transform raw talent into genuine success.

In this episode we also learn:

1. How to build your career strategically
2. How competition in your field can make you stronger if you pay attention and learn from it.
3. The value of giving back to your community
4. So much more!

About our Guest, Colin D'Mello

Colin D’Mello is one of Ontario’s most prominent political journalists. Colin is the Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for Global News. After graduating from the broadcast journalism program at Seneca College, Colin began his career as a radio reporter in Moncton, New Brunswick before returning to Ontario. He helped launch 1310 News in Ottawa and later reported for 680 News in Toronto. In 2011, Colin moved to television broadcasting, beginning a long run at CTV News where he most recently served as their Queen’s Park Bureau Chief. For the last few years he has also held the role of President of the Queen’s Park Press Gallery, advocating for journalists and helping to manage the relationship between newsrooms in Ontario and the provincial legislature.

In addition to his Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Duties, Colin also currently works as a guest lecturer at Toronto Metropolitan University, is married and has two children.

To Contact Colin Directly, DM him on Twitter:

Colin's Twitter Handle: @ColinDMello

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