TORONTO – RTDNA Canada will honour Joanne MacDonald with a lifetime achievement award during the President’s Reception in Toronto on May 10.
MacDonald started in the news business 38 years ago, first in radio before transitioning to television as a story producer with Canada AM in 1983 and then as a field producer for CTV National News in 1989. From there, she headed to Ottawa where she became the bureau manager and then deputy Ottawa bureau chief for CTV News. After returning to Toronto, MacDonald continued to ascend the ranks, ultimately to the role of SVP CTV News where she oversaw the day-to-day operations and strategic vision for CP24 and CTV News Toronto.
With an eye for talent and superb editorial guidance, she has helped to shape some of Canada's best journalists. Her leadership, news sense, and commitment to the highest news standards have contributed greatly to cementing CTV News as the powerhouse it is today.
MacDonald also actively contributes to the professional development of young journalists and is on the advisory council for her alma mater at the Ryerson School of Journalism.
