Mitch worked as the lead Canadian writer for SwimSwam Magazine and SwimSwam News for six-years covering international swimming events including the Olympic Games, World Championships, Pan American Games and national competitions both in Canada and the United States. During his time with SwimSwam Mitch broke an international story that was picked up globally by major news outlets, crafted several multi-page features for the magazine and conducted interviews with some of swimming's biggest stars including Michael Phelps. 

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A graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University's (formerly Ryerson) bachelor of journalism program, Mitch focused his writing on features and profiles, developing a proclivity to dive deep into stories, research, themes and interviews to craft compelling narratives. 

 

As a freelance writer Mitch has acquired editorial bylines in Explore Magazine, Northern Ontario Travel, the Eyeopener and the Canadian Olympic Committee. He has written features and blog posts both as an in-house multimedia journalist and freelance writer for organizations including Northeastern Ontario Tourism and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto. 

His focus is on topics of outdoor adventure, expeditions, culture and natural history.