Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Affiliations
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Marivel Taruc

Marivel Taruc

Toronto,Canada

Summary

Accomplished Executive Producer with a proven track record at CBC News, adept in change management and content strategy development. Spearheaded the launch of a 24/7 news streaming channel, demonstrating exceptional team leadership and editorial oversight. Skilled in fostering inclusivity and innovation in content, reflecting diverse community experiences.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Producer, Programming & Audio

CBC Toronto
Toronto, Ontario
01.2025 - Current
  • Manage all audio/radio programming including development and production of daily podcasts.
  • Ensure content reflects the complex and varied experiences of the CBC Toronto audience.
  • Examined data and conducted research to pinpoint areas for program enhancement.
  • Oversee radio program development driven by data and feedback from team members.
  • Organized structured check-ins to support team members' growth.

Executive Producer, News and Streaming

CBC Toronto
Toronto, Canada
10.2023 - 01.2025
  • Managed CBC Toronto newsroom, coordinating reporters, senior producers, writers, associate producers and editorial assistants.
  • Encouraged a nuanced understanding of diverse communities reflected and represented in news coverage.
  • Promoted inclusivity by ensuring coverage reflects varied demographics across GTA.
  • Led transformational culture change that shifted focus from production of traditional linear tv newscasts to launching a 24/7 CBC News Toronto streaming channel.
  • Coordinated timely distribution of local news stories on multiple platforms, meeting both hourly and daily deadlines.
  • Oversaw editorial direction aligning with CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices.

Program Host

CBC Toronto
Toronto, Canada
10.2013 - 10.2023
  • Anchor/produce weekend local tv newscasts
  • Anchor and produce Our Toronto, a one-hour local tv program featuring achievements by members of equity-deserving communities
  • Establish wide network of community advocates and support organizations to feature on Our Toronto and in wider news coverage.
  • Research, write, interview guests and produce Our Toronto and local newscasts

Reporter

CBC Toronto
Toronto, Canada
01.1998 - 10.2013
  • File daily news stories on radio, tv and digital
  • Research, book and conduct on-camera interviews, write and package daily news stories on multiple deadlines
  • Deliver live reports on radio and TV newscasts on multiple deadlines.

Reporter

CBC Winnipeg
Winnipeg, Canada
07.1993 - 01.1998
  • File daily news stories on radio, tv and digital
  • Research, book and conduct on-camera interviews, write and package daily news stories on multiple deadlines

Education

Bachelor of Applied Arts - Journalism

Ryerson University (Toronto Metropolitan University)
Toronto
06.1993

Skills

  • Team Leadership in Production
  • Change Management Skills
  • Realization of Innovative Ideas
  • Content Strategy Development
  • Content Editorial Oversight
  • Overseeing Editorial Strategy
  • Scheduling and timelines

Certification

Developing Emerging Leaders, March 2022-December 2022

  • Extensive training in the principles of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Conducted research and analysis on value of DEI to companies and organizations that publicly prioritize DEI

Accomplishments

Best Local News Anchor nominee, Canadian Screen Awards, 2024

RTDNA Adrienne Clarkson Diversity Award, 2020
National Ethnic Press and Media Lifetime Achievement Award, 2014

Affiliations

  • Mentor, support and advise emerging and mid-career journalists of colour within CBC.
  • Multi-year host of YWCA Women of Distinction Awards recognizing women in various fields who advance gender equity.
  • Multi-year host of Spirit of Barbra Schlifer Award honouring women who have made outstanding contributions to disrupting gender based violence.
  • Adviser, Filipino Canadian Writers and Journalists Network

Timeline

Executive Producer, Programming & Audio

CBC Toronto
01.2025 - Current

Executive Producer, News and Streaming

CBC Toronto
10.2023 - 01.2025

Program Host

CBC Toronto
10.2013 - 10.2023

Reporter

CBC Toronto
01.1998 - 10.2013

Reporter

CBC Winnipeg
07.1993 - 01.1998

Bachelor of Applied Arts - Journalism

Ryerson University (Toronto Metropolitan University)

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