Making sense through story
Linda Givetash is a Canadian-South African journalist based in Paris. Her work has appeared in print, digital and broadcast media outlets around the globe. She brings complex and emotional stories to life through character-driven narratives.
Linda completed her master’s degree at the University of British Columbia’s Graduate School of Journalism, where she produced investigations on mental health care in Africa and Alzheimer's care in Canada.
A certified trauma-informed yoga instructor, Linda is also training to be a therapist through the UK's CPCAB and a mindfulness coach through the US's My Vinyasa Practice.
Linda divides her free time exploring the world and getting lost in books and podcasts.
Resume
Experience
Journalist | AFP
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Editor of Europe and Africa coverage for AFP based in Paris.
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Stints as a correspondant for France, South Africa global climate and science news.
2023 – Present
Freelance journalist| Digital and broadcast
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Fact-checker for Euranet Plus radio network, researching and producing monthly in-depth reports on disinformation.
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Bylines: Radio Television Serbia's Fantastic Planet series, Voice of America, Radio New Zealand, South China Morning Post and others
2020– Present
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Lead investigative character-driven features on climate change with reporting trips across Europe and the Mideast.
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Produce multi-platform content, collaborating with field producers and correspondents.
Digital journalist | NBC News
2018 – 2020
Education
Ongoing
Graduated 2026
Certificate in Counselling Skills Level 2-3 | Reaching Solutions PCT
Master's in Journalism | University of British Columbia
RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) 200H | My Vinyasa Practice
BA Hons English & Sociology | Wilfrid Laurier University
Graduated 2015
Graduated 2011
Skills
Contact
- Solutions-focused investigative storytelling
- Multimedia production
- Health and science communications
- Trauma-informed yoga
- Mindfulness
Paris, France
givetash @ gmail.com
www.lindagivetash.com