Wendy Freeman, President, CTV News announced today that Joanne MacDonald, Vice-President of News, will permanently assume responsibilities for the operations and strategic vision of Toronto’s source for breaking news in her new additional role as General Manager, CP24.
“A broadcasting veteran, Joanne brings more than 25 years experience with Canada’s #1 news team to her new role at CP24,” said Freeman. “Her expertise and guidance will help take CP24 to new levels of success.”
Reporting to the President of News, MacDonald will oversee the day-to-day operations and strategic vision of CP24, as well maintaining her role with the operations of CTV News. Her title becomes Vice-President, News and General Manager, CP24.
MacDonald has spent more than 25 years with CTV. Prior to her appointment as Vice-President in 2002, MacDonald served in a number of senior positions within CTV News. She was Director of CTV News from 1997 to 2002, after holding positions as Deputy Ottawa Bureau Chief (1995-97) and Bureau Manager, (1990-95). MacDonald started her CTV career in 1983, as a Story Producer for CANADA AM, eventually moving to National News as a Field Producer in 1989. Before joining CTV News, MacDonald worked as an operator and producer for radio stations CJRT and CJCL.
MacDonald actively contributes to the professional development of young journalists and is on the Advisory Board for Sheridan College Journalism Broadcast Program Advisory Committee. MacDonald is a graduate of Ryerson University with a BAA in radio and Television Arts.
CP24 is Toronto’s source for breaking news. Viewers can watch CP24 on television and follow along online at www.CP24.com. CP24 is a division of Bell Media, which is owned by BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE), Canada’s largest communications company.
