Joe Howell

Background

About Joe Howell

Currently in a strategic communications role at Victoria University in the University of Toronto, where I'm covering a leave until April 2024. Looking for a long-term position that will challenge me and provide professional growth. I'm a dynamic, reliable writer and editor experienced across media, marketing and comms. I have a master's degree in English, and with years spent at Canada's largest daily newspaper, I have a proven ability to meet hard deadlines and work alone or with a team under pressure. I'm punctilious about punctuation. Trained in DEI and sensitivity, I'm no stranger to working on delicate subject matters in high-profile environments. Well-versed in fact-checking and libel-hunting. Skilled with photography and design. Comfortable working in traditional, digital and social media, as well as B2B communications. Experienced implementing best practices for SEO, accessibility/AODA compliance, and conversion optimization — and I'm ready to expand my knowledge of these evolving fields. I've had a lifelong fascination with storytelling, and I'd be honoured for the chance to help tell yours. I'll ensure your words shine and arrive on time. — Since you've read this far — thanks for that! — please let me tell you a bit more about myself. I love basketball, animals, indie rock and speculative fiction.(I removed Oxford commas from my interests when I learned Canadian Press style rules against them in simple lists.) You might not guess it from my two arts degrees, but I'm a huge science and technology nerd with a penchant for arcane subjects like cybersecurity, algorithms, AI, data analytics and Web 3.0. And I take genuine pleasure in helping people overcome those little tech problems that plague everyday life — whether you need a hand with A/V set-up, a document that won't open or sluggish internet, you can always try me as your unofficial IT guy of first resort!