Sarah Lawless
Toronto,ON
Summary
Accomplished Senior Producer at CBC News Network, adept at managing high-pressure live news coverage and leading diverse teams. Excelled in fostering an inclusive environment, enhancing team productivity, and ensuring journalistic integrity. Proven ability to produce compelling news content, demonstrating decisive leadership and a calm demeanor under stress.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Producer
CBC News Network
Toronto, Ontario
04.2016 - Current
- Manage producers and writers in delivering live events, breaking news, and ongoing news coverage on CBC News
- Assign tasks to staff members according to their strengths and capabilities
- Lead control room staff in executing 4 hours of live and breaking news programming
- Ensure compliance with Journalistic Standards and Procedures and CBC News style
- Mentor junior team members to enhance professional skills
- Facilitated conflict resolution among team members
- Foster a positive, inclusive work environment where everyone feels comfortable pitching ideas
Producer
CBC News Network
Toronto, ON
01.2003 - 04.2024
- Organized and guided the production of live and breaking news programs
- Collaborated with team members to guarantee smooth live broadcasts
- Maintained smooth workflows by troubleshooting production challenges
- Cultivated calm, inclusive and professional control room environment
- Stayed calm and efficient in high-pressure situations
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English and Cinema Studies
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Applied Arts - Radio and Television Arts
Toronto Metropolitan University
Skills
- Expert at producing hours of daily breaking and live news coverage
- Ability to stay calm and positive in stressful situations
- Decisive
- Adept at managing a team of producers, writers and hosts
- Foster a positive, inclusive team culture
- Provide feedback to employees
- Generate ideas for daily news coverage
Accomplishments
- Volunteer with Ronald McDonald House Family Room at Sick Kids
- Interests include travel, hiking, reading, movies, music and theatre
Timeline
Senior Producer
CBC News Network
04.2016 - Current
Producer
CBC News Network
01.2003 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Arts - English and Cinema Studies
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Applied Arts - Radio and Television Arts
Toronto Metropolitan University
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