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Culture and Current Events Editor

2008 to present - Montreal
VITA Magazine (Transcontinental)

Accomplishments: Launched the French edition of the American magazine MORE; adapted and selected content. I currently manage and edit culture, political and tourism features; developed original concept for and write "Zenitude" feature (one page in each issue) and also articles and reports.
Blog: www.vitamagazine.ca

Editor-in-Chief (features)

2006–08 - Montreal
Clin d’œil Magazine (Quebecor Média)
Accomplishments: Raised quality of language and editorial content. Selected, managed and edited magazine's reports. Wrote articles as well as the "Ecolo-chic" column (one page each month with photograph).

Journalist
Pen name: Joëlle M. Currat (Member of the Fédération des Journalistes du Québec)


2003–06 - Montreal
Châtelaine magazine (Rogers Media)

1996–98 - Quebec City
Vie & Santé magazine
 
Radio and Television Host

1994 - Montreal
Radio-Canada (CBF) radio, Demain la veille program

1993-94 - Saint-Hyacinthe
CFEI-FM (Cogeco) radio, Passion feature

1993 - Montreal
TVA Television, Salut, Bonjour ! program

Articles
 

"Zenitude"
VITA
magazine
May
2009

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"Politics"
VITA
magazine
May
2009

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"Ojai, California"
(Portrait of Janis Clapoff)

VITA magazine
October
2009

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"Vague écolo-chic"
Clin d’œil m
agazine
June
2008

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“Carole Laure, une marginale populaire”
Clin d’œil magazine
November
2007

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“C’est hot à Cannes
Clin d’œil magazine
June
2007
 

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“Fabienne Larouche, absolument fabuleuse !”
Clin d’œil magazine
March
2007

 

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“Thierry Lhermitte : Mister Charme”
Clin d’œil magazine
July
2006
 

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"25 femmes allumées"
Clin d’œil magazine
May 2006

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“Pas de chum ? Pas grave !”
Châtelaine magazine
February 2006
 

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"5 nouvelles attitudes"
Chatelaine magazine
January 2005

 
 

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“La méditation qui guérit,” based on approach of scientist Jon Kabat-Zinn
Châtelaine magazine
July
2003

 

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Work as editor-in-chief

Dossier : Les femmes phares (monthly)
Developed concept
Clin d’œil magazine
First appeared in October 2007

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Dossier cause (monthly)
Integrated humanitarian aspect
Clin d’œil magazine
October 2006 to September 2007

 

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“No bullshit, s’il vous plait !”
Identified trends, determined format, assigned story to a journalist
Clin d’œil magazine
June
2007

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Readers’ Comments

"MS."

"I think that VITA magazine is incredible. It looks great, is pleasant to read and has intelligent articles. I read it from cover to cover. Thank you to your entire team!"

Denise Bombardier, writer and journalist

Deliighted with VITA
"Finally, a magazine I can identify with. The articles are well written, the topics are always extremely interesting, and the ideas are never lacking. Your team is obviously enlightened!"

Martine Beaudet, B. Sc.

Believing in Yourself
"VITA is a great tool for forging ahead and for helping us to believe in our abilities, in our inner and outer beauty."

Carole Langlois, Lachenaie


A Pro's Opinion
"I am the owner of a hair salon, and VITA is the first magazine that I put out for my customers to read.
Here are some of their comments:
- Finally, a magazine that lifts my spirits.
- VITA got me back into reading magazines.
- Even the ads are interesting.
- The articles are passionate."

Cé-Line Jammes, Chambly

C’est hot à Cannes !
  “This is the type of article we’d like to see more often! It accurately portrays the city as lively, young and very dynamic, with a bit of humour too. Our partners will be delighted! Thank you once again for the Canadian clin d'oeil and for your kindness.”

Frédérique Tamet, Presse, Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, Cannes

What a Change!

“Bravo, Joëlle! Clin d’œil Magazine has really improved. The content is better than ever before.”

Julie Couture, newscaster for Journal de 18h00, TVA  

En revue column, Clin d'œil, May 2008


Thank you for your green tips, which are so practical. I love them! You have the perfect forum for raising our awareness. Everyone can benefit from your column.
A very loyal reader,

Josée Lachance, Thetford Mines

Le dernier mot column, Châtelaine, April 2005

I thoroughly enjoyed Joëlle M. Currat's article on different kinds of love. I am in a relationship that she describes as “semi-detached,” and it's great to see my reality being acknowledged.

Nicole Périat, Montreal

October 2007 issue, Breast Cancer Special

“My friends and I just have to congratulate you on this excellent October issue dedicated to women and breast cancer awareness. Your approach is totally unique. What a masterpiece!”
 
Nadia Sofia Segato

“Wow! Bravo on the Pink issue! You have definitely invested a lot of time into putting together this little gem. Last year, the pink issue was my favourite, and this year it is again! I can’t wait for the next one. Your magazine nourishes the mind and spirit. Hats off to you, ladies!”

Sheila Lai

New and Improved

Clin d’oeil is a symbol of privileged exchanges between women, of self-awareness, of our needs, our hopes and the challenges we face, of a homage to our youth, our carefree days and our shopping sprees. When I was a teenager, this magazine gave me something to dream about. Today, as an adult, I enjoy rediscovering it: transformed, rich in content, and always with the times.”
 
Josée Mélina, Magog (QC)

Inspiring Coverage

“You outdid yourself in the March 2008 issue! Aside from your inspiring fashion coverage, I particularly appreciated your features. More and more people are hooked on the Hollywood lifestyle, but your magazine is providing increasing coverage to environmental issues and fair trade. Good for you! I think you must have published this issue especially for me!”

Marie-Josée Lavoie, age 22, University Student in Social Work

“Where do I begin? First, congratulations are in order. WOW!! In my opinion, the reason for the tremendous success of your magazine is very simple. It’s the variety of your articles. Style suggestions, advice on product lines, the range of topics such as violence and sexuality.”
Stéphanie Faubert, Saint-Constant (QC)