TORONTO — Following the departure of Wendy Freeman at the end of December, Bell Media announced today Michael Melling (above) has been appointed as vice-president of CTV News.
Most recently general manager of CTV News Toronto, CP24 and BNN Bloomberg, Melling is now responsible “for all news, information and current events programming including CTV News, BNN Bloomberg, CP24, as well as the current affairs shows Power Play, Question Period and W5,” reads a Bell Media press release announcing his appointment.
“Michael has been a dynamic presence at CTV, leading the growth and digital transformation of CTV News Toronto, CP24 and BNN Bloomberg,” said Karine Moses, senior vice-president of content development and news at Bell Media, in the press release.
“As audiences want to consume news on different devices, wherever they are, Michael has been instrumental in developing our multi-platform approach, paving the way for the future of news in Canada.”
Melling joined Bell Media in 2003, starting as an editorial assistant at Report on Business Television, the precursor of Business News Network (BNN) and BNN Bloomberg.
“Over the past few years, Michael has been driving the growth of digital news formats, transforming CTV News Toronto to a leading multi-platform destination. He also led the evolution of CP24 as an all-news brand, now the top-rated, all-news channel in Canada and a leading digital player,” the press release says.
“I am thrilled to lead CTV News and continue growing its presence across the country as the news source that Canadians rely on and trust,” Melling said.
“I look forward to working with our talented team to tell the stories that mean the most to Canadians.”
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Photo borrowed from Melling’s LinkedIn profile.
