Monday, December 19, 2022

CTV names interim new VP of News

 

CTV has a named Richard Gray  as interim vice-president of news, replacing Michael Melling who took leave after the ouster of key anchor Lisa LaFlamme.

“Michael Melling has been reassigned to VP Shared Services, and will not be returning to CTV’s news operations,” according to an internal memo from Bell Media.

Melling’s move followed an independent third-party review of the CTV National newsroom started in late August and conducted by leading employment lawyer Sarah Crossley.

“The goal of this review was to gather information about the culture, environment and practices in the CTV National newsroom, with a view to identifying any issues, concerns or areas for improvement so that we could then work to address them,” according to the memo.

It highlighted several findings, including a need for greater civility and respect in the newsroom, and a desire to improve working conditions, as well as a culture where “people are sometimes afraid to raise concerns for fear of reprisal or inaction.”

LaFlamme’s termination, a move some laid at the feet of Melling, sparked outrage among viewers and initiated a nationwide conversation on sexism and ageism in workplaces.

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