Curtis Panke

Curtis Panke is an experienced SEO Coordinator and Copywriter at Staples Canada since September 2025, with a strong background in content creation and journalism. Previous roles include Social Content Writer and Community Growth at VerticalScope Inc. from June 2019 to June 2025, and Freelance Journalist from May 2017 to June 2025, with bylines in publications such as Investment Executive and Ontario Lacrosse Magazine. Curtis has also contributed to Daily Hive Toronto as a Freelance Sports Writer and served as a Merchandising Coordinator at Performance Auto Group. Early career experiences include roles as a Research Journalist at Investment Executive, Contributor at FanSided - Tip of the Tower, and News Intern at National Post, Inc. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Journalism from Carleton University and a Bachelor of Arts in English & American Studies from the University of Toronto.