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Publishing, managing, editing, writing, graphics, art, photography, sales & distribution.
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Brian Chiasson spent several years as publisher and editor with four newspapers, overseeing several journalists, illustrators, photographers, cartoonists and administrators and investing time in writing, advertising sales, layout, marketing and distribution activities. He was also an opinion columnist for several years with three newpapers.
He also devoted seven years in radio, as an operator, a talk host and a general manager, learning about music, current affairs and various forms of audio entertainment.
He filled two years finding gigs for entertainers: musicians, magicians and clowns.
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Career Role
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Time
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Business
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Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
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Since 2008
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Local City Fun
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Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
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6 months
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The City
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Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
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5 years
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Windows
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Managing Editor
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6 months
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The Flame
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Opinion Columnist
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1 year
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This Week (Metroland)
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Agent & Entertainer
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Since 2006
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Yupperdoodle Entertainment
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Agent & Entertainer
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Since 2006
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Classic Bookings
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Agent & Entertainer
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Since 2006
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Talent Table
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Gen Mgr & Radio Talk Host
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6 months
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CKLU (Laurentian University)
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Radio Talk Host
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2.5 years
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CJMR 1320 (Now: Joy 1250)
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Guitar & Banjo Teacher
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3 years
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Music Mecca - Dupont's Guitars
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Operator
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4 years
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CKQT Radio
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Volunteer Opportunities
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Time
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Organization
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Actor
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2 years
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King St. Pentecostal Church
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Public Speaker
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6 months
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Toastmasters
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Personal Talents
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Time
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Personal Time
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Pencil Portraits
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9 portraits
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20 hours each portrait
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Practicing Guitar & Banjo
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Since 1970
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Several hours each week
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Memberships
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Time
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Organization
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Fluked the Entrance Exam
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Since 1997
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Mensa Canada (U of T)
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