Professional Experience
Sports Section Editor
infopetitenation.ca — Toronto, Canada
2019 – Present
- Lead editor for all sports-related content on a high-traffic Canadian news platform
- Manage a team of writers and contributors covering NHL, NBA, CFL, MLB, and international football
- Ensure editorial accuracy, tone consistency, and deadline compliance
- Develop breaking-news workflows for live sports coverage
- Increased sports section engagement by 47% through optimized content strategy
Senior Sports Journalist
NorthBridge Media Group — Vancouver, Canada
2013 – 2019
- Covered major national and international sporting events including the Olympics and Stanley Cup Finals
- Conducted interviews with athletes, coaches, and sports executives
- Wrote long-form analytical pieces and match reports
- Built reputation for balanced reporting and deep tactical analysis
Education
Bachelor of Journalism (BJourn), Honours
University of Toronto
Graduated with distinction
Master’s Degree in Sports Media & Communications
University of British Columbia
Advanced Certificate in Digital Journalism
Ryerson University (Toronto Metropolitan University)
Skills
- Sports journalism & editorial leadership
- Real-time breaking news coverage
- NHL / NBA / CFL / MLB analysis
- SEO-driven sports content production
- Fact-checking & source verification
- Team management & editorial planning
- Digital media strategy
Professional Traits
- Highly trusted editorial voice in Canadian sports media
- Calm, decisive leadership under breaking-news pressure
- Strong ethical standards and journalistic integrity
- Known for accuracy, consistency, and fairness in reporting
Personal Profile
Ethan Mitchell is a well-regarded Canadian sports editor known for his professionalism, analytical mindset, and calm presence in high-pressure newsroom environments. Colleagues describe him as detail-oriented, reliable, and deeply knowledgeable about both Canadian and international sports landscapes.
At 43, he serves as Sports Section Editor at the Canadian news platform infopetitenation.ca, where he oversees the publication of fast-paced, high-accuracy sports reporting covering the NHL, NBA, CFL, MLB, and major international sporting events. He is responsible for leading a newsroom team of writers, coordinating breaking-news coverage, and ensuring editorial consistency, accuracy, and quality across all sports content.
He holds a Bachelor of Journalism (Honours) from the University of Toronto and a Master’s Degree in Sports Media & Communications from the University of British Columbia, with additional certification in Digital Journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University). His academic background focused on media ethics, sports reporting, and broadcast communication.
His professional career includes senior roles in Canadian sports media, including Senior Sports Journalist at NorthBridge Media Group in Vancouver, where he covered major global events such as the Olympics and Stanley Cup Finals, conducted high-profile athlete interviews, and produced long-form analytical sports features.
Throughout his career, Ethan has built a reputation for precision reporting, tactical sports analysis, and calm leadership in high-pressure newsroom environments. He is widely regarded for his editorial integrity, strong fact-checking standards, and ability to deliver clear, insightful coverage during live and breaking sports events.
In addition to his editorial leadership, he is known for developing modern digital sports content strategies that significantly increased audience engagement and improved real-time coverage workflows within his organization.
