Darah Hansen
About Darah Hansen
Darah Hansen is the Senior Communications Manager at TELUS and Principal at Red Dog Media Inc., with a background in journalism and digital marketing.
Current Role at TELUS
Darah Hansen is a Senior Communications Manager at TELUS, based in the Vancouver, Canada Area. In this role, she oversees the research and creation of compelling content, including features, executive thought-leadership articles, and op-eds. Hansen collaborates with national and international media outlets to craft and execute best-in-class sponsored content campaigns. She provides media relations and public affairs support and measures the performance of owned, earned, and paid content. Furthermore, she partners with various teams across TELUS to develop and implement content strategies aligned with key national strategic initiatives.
Principal at Red Dog Media Inc.
Currently, Darah Hansen is also serving as the Principal at Red Dog Media Inc., operating on a global scale. In this capacity, her role and responsibilities involve leading and managing media communications and strategies. Specific projects and initiatives within Red Dog Media Inc. were not provided.
Previous Experience in Journalism and Editing
Before her current roles, Hansen held multiple positions in the journalism and editing fields. She worked as the Managing Editor at Realscreen, Brunico Communications from 2016 to 2017 in Toronto and as the Editor at StreamDaily, Brunico Communications from 2015 to 2016, also in Toronto. Prior to that, she served as a Correspondent for CanWest News in Kandahar, Afghanistan, for two months in 2008. From 2005 to 2013, Hansen was a Senior Reporter and Editor at the Vancouver Sun in Vancouver, B.C. She also has experience as a copy editor at The Province in 2003, and as a Reporter/Editor at Richmond News from 2001 to 2005. Additionally, she co-owned and operated Coast Independent, serving as editor, writer, and publisher from 1994 to 2001 in Sunshine Coast, B.C.
Educational Background
Darah Hansen holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Special in Political Science from the University of Alberta. She further extended her education by obtaining a Certificate in Digital Marketing from BrainStation. This educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in political science and cutting-edge skills in digital marketing, which she leverages in her roles in communications and media.
Industry Expertise
Darah Hansen possesses broad expertise in digital technologies, telecommunications, business-focused research, and the international television and movie industry. Her role at TELUS includes creating and managing content strategies, and she has considerable experience in working with creative talent, producers, and broadcasters. Additionally, she performs as an emcee, writer, and panel moderator at large-scale conferences, demonstrating her comprehensive knowledge and influence in the media and communications sector.