Terra Tailleur

Terra Tailleur is an Assistant Professor of Journalism at Dalhousie University's King's Campus. She holds a BA (Alberta), BJ (Vind), and MJ (Vind/Dalhousie). With nearly 20 years in newsrooms before academia, her career includes roles at CBC Radio and CBC News Halifax, specializing in digital journalism, documentaries, and multimedia production.

• Education:
• Bachelor of Journalism (Honours)
• One-Year Bachelor of Journalism
• Master of Journalism
• Research Focus: Digital news strategies, journalism ethics, verification techniques, and media literacy. Leads The Signal, a student-run news site, and develops courses like Reporting in Mi’kma’ki.
• Professional Involvement: Atlantic Director (2016-2020) and Ethics Advisory Committee member of the Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ). Collaborates on projects like Misinfo 101 and internship strategies through J-Schools Canada/ÉcolesJ.

Teaches courses including Reporting Fundamentals, Journalism Verification Techniques, and oversees internships. Advocates for press freedom and ethical journalism practices.