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RTDNA Canada Announces the 2024 Distinguished Service Award Winners

Toronto (October 7, 2024)  RTDNA Canada is pleased to honour the following individuals with its 2024  Distinguished Service Award. RTDNA Canada’s Distinguished Service Award is presented to members who have played a major role in the continuing success of RTDNA Canada. The award is given in recognition and appreciation of outstanding contribution and exemplary distinguished service […]

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RTDNA Canada announces the 2024 Central Regional Lifetime Achievement Award Winners

“It is my honour to recognize these individuals who have given so much. They are leaders, mentors, teachers — whose contributions have inspired colleagues and left an indelible mark on their newsrooms,” says Lis Travers, President, RTDNA Canada. RTDNA Canada’s Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to individuals who have distinguished themselves through outstanding service and […]

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RTDNA Canada announces the 2024 Prairies Regional Lifetime Achievement Award Winners

“It is my honour to recognize these individuals who have given so much. They are leaders, mentors, teachers — whose contributions have inspired colleagues and left an indelible mark on their newsrooms,” says Lis Travers, President, RTDNA Canada. RTDNA Canada’s Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to individuals who have distinguished themselves through outstanding service and […]

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RTDNA Canada announces the 2024 Eastern Regional Lifetime Achievement Award Winners

“It is my honour to recognize these individuals who have given so much. They are leaders, mentors, teachers — whose contributions have inspired colleagues and left an indelible mark on their newsrooms,” says Lis Travers, President, RTDNA Canada. RTDNA Canada’s Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to individuals who have distinguished themselves through outstanding service and […]

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RTDNA Canada announces the 2024 Western Regional Lifetime Achievement Award Winners

“It is my honour to recognize these individuals who have given so much. They are leaders, mentors, teachers — whose contributions have inspired colleagues and left an indelible mark on their newsrooms,” says Lis Travers, President, RTDNA Canada. RTDNA Canada’s Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to individuals who have distinguished themselves through outstanding service and […]

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RTDNA Canada Announces the 2024 Emerging Journalist Award Winner

RTDNA Canada Announces the 2024 Emerging Journalist Award Winner Toronto, ON (September 24, 2024) RTDNA Canada is pleased to honour Tchadas Leo with the 2024 Emerging Journalist Award awarded to a journalist who displays excellence in the coverage of original (enterprise) journalism on a single topic, investigative reporting or continuing coverage of a beat or a major breaking and developing […]

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RTDNA Canada Announces the 2024 President’s Award Winner

Toronto, ON (September 24, 2024) — RTDNA Canada is pleased to honour Jean LaRose with its 2024 President’s Award. Jean LaRose is a First Nations citizen from Abenaki First Nation of Odanak in Quebec.  In 2002, La Rose became the CEO of APTN, the first Indigenous broadcaster in the world with programming by, for and about Indigenous Peoples.  During his tenure, LaRose […]

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2024 National Awards Presentations and Networking Events

National Awards Presentations and Networking! This year’s RTDNA Canada 2024 Awards Gala will be hosted at the Old Mill Hotel in Toronto. Date: Saturday, November 2nd 2024  Evening Program: 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm – Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar) 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm – Bear Pit Session 7:15 pm to 10:00 pm – Dinner and Awards Presentation (50/50 DRAW).  […]

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2024 Regional Awards Presentations and Networking Events

Regional Awards Presentations and Networking! This year, RTDNA is taking it back a step and focusing on the source of great journalism – connection. By providing opportunities for individuals to attend their own Regional Awards Presentation and Networking Event, we offer something we’ve been missing…a chance to connect! Join us at the upcoming regional events […]

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RTDNA Canada Announces the 2024 National Awards Finalists

2024 RTDNA Canada Awards National Finalists Toronto, ON July 3, 2024 – RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize excellence in digital and broadcast journalism with the National Awards of Excellence. RTDNA Canada Awards honour the best journalists, programs, platforms, stations, and newsgathering organizations in audio, digital, and video. National Awards winners will be announced Saturday, November 2nd, […]

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Nominations for the 2024 Emerging Journalist Award are now open.

Nominations for the 2024 Emerging Journalist Award are now open! RTDNA Canada is inviting nominations for the Emerging Journalist Award. This award recognizes the achievements and excellent work of Canadian journalists who are at the beginning stages of their career. Candidates must meet the specific criteria to be eligible. Inductees will include new leaders who […]

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Job Alert: Digital Broadcast Journalist – Global News Halifax (Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada)

Division: Global News HalifaxWork Status: Full-TimeLocation: Halifax, NS (Onsite) About the role: You’re a storyteller and multitasker. You can shoot, write, edit and report for television and online. You embrace an environment where you can work independently and as part of a team to meet daily deadlines. Ideally, you’ve been in the industry for 3-5 years. Global Halifax […]

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Job Alert: Video Journalist, CTV Winnipeg, Bell Media (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)

Summary Position Type: Media – Talent Job Status: Regular Term – Full Time Job Location: Canada : Manitoba : WinnipegWork Arrangement: HybridApplication Deadline: 01/10/2024 Reporting to the Managing Editor, CTV Winnipeg is seeking an experienced and motivated self-starter with superior journalism skills. Key Responsibilities Critical Qualifications #LI-AS1 #EmployeeReferralProgram Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. For work arrangements that are […]

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Job Alert: Multi-skilled Journalist, Brockville, Bell Media (Brockville, Ontario, Canada)

Summary Position: Multi-Skilled Journalist, Brockville, Bell Media, CTV Ottawa Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experienceHours of Work: Full Time, Shift Work, Evenings/Weekends. Overtime as required  Responsibilities Qualifications: #EmployeeReferralProgram Additional Information: Position Type: Union Job Status: Regular – Full Time Job Location: Canada : Ontario : BrockvilleWork Arrangement: HybridApplication Deadline: 11/13/2023 For work arrangements that are ‘Hybrid’, successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to […]

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Job Alert: Multi-skilled Journalist, CTV Ottawa, Bell Media (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)

Summary Job Posting Details Position: Multi-skilled Journalist, CTV Ottawa, Bell MediaLocation: 87 George Street, Ottawa (Ontario)Salary: Unifor Local 715M – Commensurate with qualifications and experienceHours of Work: 40 hours per week | Overtime as required based on operational needs. Will include working shift work – evenings, weekends and on Holidays Responsibilities Qualifications: #EmployeeReferralProgram Additional Information: […]

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Job Alert: Producer, 580 CFRA, Bell Media (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)

Summary Position: Producer, 580 CFRA, Bell Media Location: 87 George Street, Ottawa, ONSalary: Commensurate with qualifications and experienceHours of Work: Regular – Full time. 37.5 hours per weekWorkways profile: Full – Time in office (meaning that you will be required to perform your work on-site) The Producer primarily needs to be well informed and understand what the audience needs and wants […]

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RTDNF Canada Announces 2022-23 Scholarship Winners

TORONTO (September 28, 2023) – The Radio Television Digital News Foundation of Canada (RTDNF) recognizes students representing colleges from coast to coast with scholarships. RTDNF Canada was established in 1978 to offer financial assistance to electronic journalism students in Canada and to date has awarded more than $400,000 in scholarships. We are proud to announce the following […]

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RTDNA Canada Announces the 2023 National Awards Winners

Toronto, ON (October 21, 2023) RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize excellence in digital and broadcast journalism with the National Awards of Excellence. RTDNA Canada Awards honour the best journalists, programs, platforms, stations, and news-gathering organizations in audio, digital, and video. “Congratulations on all your outstanding work during a news cycle that never stopped.” Lis […]

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RTDNA Canada Announces the 2023 Best Canadian Local Awards Winners

Toronto, ON (October 21, 2023) RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize excellence in digital and broadcast journalism with the Best Canadian Local News Awards. RTDNA Canada honours the best journalists, programs, platforms, stations, and news-gathering organizations in audio, digital, and video. “Congratulations to the award winners and all the finalists. Your communities are well-served by […]

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RTDNA Canada Announces the 2023 Emerging Journalist Award Winner

Toronto, ON (October 20, 2023) RTDNA Canada is pleased to honour Kier Junos with the inaugural Emerging Journalist Award for an emerging journalist who displays excellence in the coverage of original (enterprise) journalism on a single topic, investigative reporting, or continuing coverage of a beat or a major breaking and developing story. RTDNA Canada created […]

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RTDNA Canada Announces the 2023 President’s Award Winner

Toronto, ON (October 12, 2023) RTDNA Canada is pleased to honour Ward Smith with its 2023 President’s  Award. Ward Smith is the Senior Vice President, Global News at Corus Entertainment overseeing all news operations across Canada. This portfolio includes 15 local news stations and five   national news programs and all news programming across the […]

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RTDNA Canada Announces the 2023 Hall of Fame Inductee

Toronto, ON (October 5 2023) RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize Sandie Rinaldo by inducting her into the 2023 Hall of Fame for her outstanding service and continued excellence in her journalism career.RTDNA Canada created a Hall of Fame to recognize people who have made outstanding contributions to the fields of audio, digital, and video […]

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RTDNA Canada Announces the 2023 National Lifetime Achievement Award Winners

Toronto, ON (October 3, 2023) RTDNA Canada is please to recognize excellence in digital and broadcast journalism with the National Lifetime Achievement Awards.  The RTDNA Canada awards honour the best journalists, programs, platforms, stations, and news-gathering organizations in audio, digital, and video. “On behalf of RTDNA Canada, I want to congratulate all of you recognized […]

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Job Alert: Breaking Digital Assignment Editor (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)

Summary Position Type: Non Management Job Status: Regular – Full Time Job Location: Canada : Ontario : TorontoWork Arrangement: Full-time in office (meaning that you will be required to perform your work on-site)Application Deadline: 10/06/2023For work arrangements that are ‘Hybrid’, successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week.  […]

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Job Alert: National Affairs Writer, CTVNews.ca Bell Media (Toronto & Scarborough, Ontario, Canada)

Summary Position Type: Non Management Job Status: Regular – Full Time Job Location: Canada : Ontario : Toronto || Canada : Ontario : ScarboroughWork Arrangement: HybridApplication Deadline: 10/02/2023For work arrangements that are ‘Hybrid’, successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week.  Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Bell […]

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RTDNA Canada Announces the 2023 National Awards Finalists

Toronto, ON (September 12, 2023) RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize excellence in digital and broadcast journalism with the National Awards of Excellence. RTDNA Canada Awards honour the best journalists, programs, platforms, stations, and news gathering organizations in audio, digital, and video. National Awards winners will be announced at the National Awards Gala in Toronto […]

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