Gaëlle Colin
About Gaëlle Colin
Gaëlle Colin is a Cheffe d’agence at Ouest-France, where she has worked since 2015. She has a background in journalism and political science, with experience in local news reporting and digital media.
Work at Ouest-France
Gaëlle Colin has been employed at Ouest-France since 2015, where she holds the position of Cheffe d’agence in Morlaix, Bretagne, France. In this role, she manages the animation of the correspondent network in the Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie sector. Her responsibilities include overseeing local news monitoring and utilizing tools such as Twitter and RSS feeds to stay informed about regional developments. She also contributes to L'Edition du Soir, a digital-only daily publication.
Education and Expertise
Gaëlle Colin has a strong educational background in journalism and political science. She studied at the University of Montpellier, where she earned a Master's degree in Science Politique from 2014 to 2015. Following this, she completed a Master 2 in Métiers du Journalisme at the same university from 2015 to 2016. Earlier, she studied at Université de Poitiers, achieving a Licence in Histoire from 2011 to 2014, and also attended Maynooth University, where she studied History, Political Geography, and Media Studies, earning a Licence 2 in 2013.
Background
Before her current role at Ouest-France, Gaëlle Colin gained experience in various positions. She worked as an Equipière polyvalente at McDonald's Corporation for two months in 2012 in Poitiers. In 2014, she served as a Journaliste stagiaire at La Nouvelle République du Centre Ouest for one month. Additionally, she worked as a Collaborateur pigiste at VICE Media for one month in 2016 in Saint-Gilles-Croix-De-Vie.
Achievements in Local Journalism
Gaëlle Colin has conducted a local investigation in Saint-Jean-de-Monts, which resulted in a three-page feature focusing on innovation. This work highlights her commitment to local journalism and her ability to engage with community issues. Her contributions to local news and digital publications reflect her expertise in the field.
Technical Skills in Journalism
In her role at Ouest-France, Gaëlle Colin utilizes internal software Méliès for video shooting and editing, enhancing the multimedia content available on ouest-France.fr. Her proficiency in using digital tools and platforms supports her efforts in delivering timely and relevant news to her audience.