Bindu Suri

About me

I was born/grew up in: Edmonton, Alberta Canada

I now live in: Calgary, Alberta Canada

I completed my training/education at: BSc, University of Alberta. Then I attended SAIT, where I took the Broadcast News program which includes a practicum at a news station. The internship is extremely valuable. It was my first hand introduction at the daily operations of a newsroom. It taught me much of what I know.

What I do at work

There are scheduled meetings each morning to discuss story ideas. We then spend the day researching stories of interest and making phone calls to connect with the appropriate people to help us tell those stories. As reporters we work with photographers to collect video and conduct interviews and then write the final copy. Our editors help us put the story together to air on the 6pm news. We are always solving problems as we have daily deadlines and must write an accurate and complete story each and every day. I am in constant communication with many colleagues including managers, producers, photographers and editors.

My career path is

When I graduated high school I went to university and completed a BSc in biological science. But I always dreamed of being in television news. After I completed the BSc I went to the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). Here I completed a two-year diploma program in Broadcast News. I've travelled to different cities to gain experience and get where I am today.

I am motivated by

We get to do something different every day. I have the opportunity to meet a variety of people from all walks of life.

How I affect peoples’ lives

I love telling people's stories! I find it extremely rewarding at the end of the day. I hope people feel something or learn something from each story I tell. I hope people are better informed because of what we broadcast.

Outside of work I

I love spending time with my family! I love being a mom to my 3 year old daughter.

My advice to others

Do it for the right reasons. It's not a glamorous job and it's a lot of hard work.