HALIFAX – Veteran broadcast executive Jim Haskins has been named station manager/news director for Global Maritimes.
Haskins, who began his career as a reporter and anchor for CJIC TV and CKCY radio in Sault Ste. Marie, ON, was most recently at CBC Television and CBC.ca where he was responsible for media sales and marketing across Alberta. He was also VP and GM with Craig Media (later CHUM Ltd.) and served as president and GM of the Grand Prix of Edmonton.
In his new role, Haskins will oversee all editorial and station operations for Global Maritimes, and will help the station transition into its new state-of-the-art media facility on Gottingen Street this fall.
“Jim brings an extensive amount of experience to Global News, both as a journalist and anchor, as well as a key decision maker with a proven track record for growing and developing news stations across the country,” said Troy Reeb, SVP news and station operations for Shaw Media, in Thursday’s announcement. “Jim’s understanding of the editorial, sales and marketing realms will help Global Maritimes continue to transform into a dominant player in the region and further set Global News apart from the competition.”
