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CBC splits off local services under Fred Mattocks


TORONTO – The CBC has promoted Fred Mattocks to general manager, local services, CBC English Services as part of organizational changes separating the public broadcaster’s News and Regions into two distinct organizational functions.“In his new role, Fred will help evolve our local strategy to privilege and deepen our connection with the audience,” said CBC English Services EVP Heather Conway, in Monday’s announcement.  “He will oversee the regional expression of CBC and build on the gains Jennifer McGuire and the senior news leaders in the centres have made towards our 2020 Strategy.”Before his current position of media operations GM, Mattocks (pictured)...