TORONTO – Jennifer McGuire has been confirmed as the new general manager and editor-in-chief of CBC News, effective immediately, the public broadcaster announced Wednesday.
The former executive director of CBC Radio has acted as the interim head of CBC’s English language news service since November, 2008. She will assume responsibility for CBC Newsworld, all local and network news, plus current affairs programming on CBC Television, CBC Radio, and website CBCNews.ca.
“Jennifer is an award-winning journalist and one of the country’s best programmers,” said Richard Stursberg, executive vice president of CBC English Services, in the statement announcing McGuire’s appointment. “She’s done a superb job since last fall, not only leading our news team, but also in championing our on-going initiative to position CBC News as a fully integrated, multiplatform service for Canadians. Jennifer is taking on the leadership position of the country’s leading news organization at one of the most exciting and critical periods in its history.”
