Ramneek Gill
Toronto, ON
Summary
- Media executive with 18 years of experience leading Canada's largest, local and national, news operations.
- Advising communications and Vice President on strategy, mitigating risk, foreseeing potential issues before they arise.
- Adaptive, agile, eloquent and persuasive
- Consistently develop and executive multiple projects in high-pressure and faced paced environments.
- An inspiring leader who thrives on bringing out the best in teams.
- A strategic planner with excellent communication and analytical skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, News Content & Special Programming
CTV NEWS
2023.11 - Current
- Executive responsible for the execution of multi-platform broadcast display strategy and the maintenance of current editorial standards of excellence at CTV News across all broadcast services.
- Oversee the advance planning and production of major news special event coverage for all CTV News platforms with a particular focus on maximizing content creation return on investment.
- Evaluated content delivery to verify alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Assisted with sales and marketing strategies.
General Manager, CP24 & CTV News Toronto
Bell Media
2022.03 - 2023.11
- Leading Bell Media's most profitable, all news, 24-hour specialty channel, CP24. Overseeing all aspects of the station's operations including content strategy and revenue growth.
- Oversight of digital content and promotional campaigns for both stations and on-air talent.
- Ensuring editorial teams deliver compelling newscasts on CTV News Toronto and CP24 while maintaining the highest journalistic standards and driving EBITDA growth.
- Responsible for election coverage on a provincial and national scale.
General Manager, CTV News Channel
Bell Media
2020.01 - 2022.03
- Responsible for content, staff and budget of a 24-hour, national, all News Channel.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal systems to increase responsiveness to breaking news.
- Managed employee reviews, training and contract negotiations.
- Led the planning and execution of multiple national news specials, including elections.
- Negotiate contracts with CNN, Dataminr, Storyful and expert commentators.
Senior Producer, CTV News Channel
Bell Media
2013.11 - 2019.12
Producer - CTV News Channel
Bell Media
2013.07 - 2013.10
Producer - CityNews
Rogers Communications
2010.01 - 2013.06
Producer/Writer - CP24/CityNews
Rogers Communications
2004.08 - 2009.12
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Specialization in Broadcast Journalism
Toronto Metropolitan University (Ryerson)
Toronto, ON04.2004
Skills
- Superior news judgement
- Leads high performance teams to excellent results
- Excellent communicator with the ability to influence and persuade
- Former reporter with a strong on-air presence
- Strong brand manager and collaborative partner
- Fluent in English & Punjabi. Conversational in Hindi & Urdu
Accomplishments
- Gemini Award - Best Breaking News Coverage
- Regional RTDNA Award - Charlie Edwards for Spot News
- Ross Maclean Memorial Award
Affiliations
- Canadian Journalism Foundation - Board member & Juror CJF Black Journalism Fellowship
- Bell's Diversity and Inclusion Think Thank - Steering Committee member
- Radio & Television News Directors Association - Board member
- Canadian Screen Awards - Board Member
- Canadian Journalists of Colour - Member
Timeline
Director, News Content & Special Programming
CTV NEWS
2023.11 - Current
General Manager, CP24 & CTV News Toronto
Bell Media
2022.03 - 2023.11
General Manager, CTV News Channel
Bell Media
2020.01 - 2022.03
Senior Producer, CTV News Channel
Bell Media
2013.11 - 2019.12
Producer - CTV News Channel
Bell Media
2013.07 - 2013.10
Producer - CityNews
Rogers Communications
2010.01 - 2013.06
Producer/Writer - CP24/CityNews
Rogers Communications
2004.08 - 2009.12
Bachelor of Arts - Specialization in Broadcast Journalism
Toronto Metropolitan University (Ryerson)
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