Here’s our regular update on the moves, hires and promotions in Canadian journalism. Want your job move featured? Tweet it to us or use the hashtag #cdnmediamoves.
There were deep cuts at Rogers Media last week:
Here’s who was laid off from Rogers Media last week https://t.co/F1vbjQUbLY pic.twitter.com/QLBxGqDKQ9
— J-Source (@jsource) June 18, 2018
Toronto Star reporter Michelle Shephard is leaving the newspaper. Read her whole Twitter thread about her departure.
*Please indulge me with this sentimental thread*
Well, the time has come. July 1st is my last day at The Star. It’s mainly me, not you @TorontoStar. Can you believe it has been 23 years since we first met? So many good years. You’ll forever be my first #journalism love.
— Michelle Shephard (@shephardm) June 16, 2018
There’s a whole new CAJ board of directors.
First off, we are thrilled to announce that @KarynPugliese, ED of News &Current Affairs at @APTNNews will lead us as the new CAJ president. Karyn has won numerous awards for her hard-hitting investigative work & for strong leadership in advocating for the rights of journalists. pic.twitter.com/DzdaR6Vi4o
— Canadian Association of Journalists (@caj) June 11, 2018
It's been a serious honour to serve as @caj president for three years. Now it's time to move into that sweet, sweet past-presidency and make way for a new fearless leader. Congrats to #cdnmedia superstar @KarynPugliese!
— Nick Taylor-Vaisey (@TaylorVaisey) June 9, 2018
And finally, we are so very excited to welcome all of our new directors and chapter reps: @ebalgord, @ZaneSchwartz, @AbigailBimman, @shirlmclean, @CharelleEvelyn & @Brent_T_Jolly. Find & connect with your local CAJ community here: https://t.co/X8Nb7XMKzj
— Canadian Association of Journalists (@caj) June 11, 2018
Here are all the rest of the media on the move in June:
It’s my last day with @CdnPress as I pursue other labours of love in health and wellness along with freelance writing and research. Thank you from the heart to everyone who shared their stories and to those who helped me tell them. It has been a true privilege. -30- pic.twitter.com/QQ2jnwGMV0
— Sue Bailey (@suebailey) June 18, 2018
?Since I was nine, my only dream has been to become an author. I am SO proud and honoured to announce my two-book deal with @McClellandBooks (the fabulous @haleycullingham and @jaredbland)! Thanks to them and my phenomenal agent @sl_sinclair! So looking forward to this journey! https://t.co/1OCAxUTzls
— Eternity Martis (@eternitymartis) June 18, 2018
https://twitter.com/Jane_Gerster/status/1008713665774804993
A bit of personal/professional news this morning…after 8.5 years of fun and success as Director of Events for @walrusmagazine, in a few weeks, I’m moving on to a newly-created job at @ICCICC as the Senior Director of @6DegreesTO. /1
— David (P) Leonard (@davidpleonard) June 17, 2018
Sad and happy to say that tomorrow will be my last day at @HuffPostCanada, after a wonderful five years. Moving on to an exciting new gig at @UC_Observer!
— Emma Prestwich (@emma_prest) June 14, 2018
https://twitter.com/OliviaBowden__/status/1006288459844243458
Excited to share a pair of @TwitterCanada executive announcements: @paulburns is joining us as managing director, and @leannekgibson will be Twitter's first head of revenue for ??. Looking forward to many more successes north of the border. #OneTeamCan
— Melissa Barnes (@melissabarnes) June 12, 2018
Some personal news: After nearly three years as a Digital Editor at The Globe, I’m taking on a new role as a Content Strategist here in Revenue, working with @globecontent Looking forward to learning a whole other side of my favourite news org.
— Kiran Rana (@kirannikita) June 12, 2018
Some personal news: Today was my first day with CBC where I'll continue to cover #Moncton as a reporter. So happy to join many of my STU colleagues covering this province.
— Shane (@shane__magee) June 11, 2018
I'm thrilled and honoured to be the new host of @UpNorthCBC! I'm really looking forward to our upcoming conversations about northern Ontario and its wonderful communities and fascinating people. https://t.co/Ss0l2SOf43
— Waubgeshig Rice (@waub) June 11, 2018
My very first journalism job in Toronto after moving here for school was with @checkupcbc. The producer of that show for the past 23 years is retiring. Best wishes Charles!
— Annie Burns-Pieper (@Aburnspieper) June 8, 2018
https://twitter.com/JamesWoodPress/status/1004774733647372288
Some personal news: I'm thrilled to announce that in two weeks I'll be starting a new position as a chase producer for @DonMartinCTV's @CTV_PowerPlay. I'll miss the amazing team at @ipoliticsca with all my heart and can't wait to get started with the new crew!
— Rachel Gilmore (@atRachelGilmore) June 12, 2018
Very pleased to announce @philippericard from Radio-Canada will be joining Brunswick News Inc. as Director of Editorial Francophone. Welcome to the team Philippe!
— Wendy Metcalfe (@Wendy_Met) June 11, 2018
https://twitter.com/stephcoombs/status/1006224384468533249
https://twitter.com/VirginiaCTV/status/1008841109173305344?s=19
H.G. Watson was J-Source's managing editor from 2015 to 2018. She is a journalist based in Toronto. You can learn more about her at hgwatson.com.