Discover Top TV News Producers in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Emily Ragobeer is an international broadcast journalist with 15 years of experiencing covering world news, sports and current affairs nationally and abroad. As an interviewer, reporter, writer and producer - she has worked with leading global media networks include Al Jazeera based in Qatar, TRT World, ABC News (U.S.), BeIN Sport, CBC News, CTV News, CTV Sports/TSN, Global News and the Discovery Channel. She is also a moderator with the global tech conference, Web Summit and Collision - hosting panels with cultural influencers and industry leaders in tech, media, politics and sport.

• TV News Producer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Field Producer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

A journalist, reporter, and news manager focused on creating awareness and open thinking through investigative journalism. Forced to flee Afghanistan because of the Taliban and resettle in Canada. Extensive skills and knowledge in leadership, researching, writing, and video production. Samples of work can be found here. x EXPERIENCE VOICE OF AMERICA, Washington, USA │February 2022 - present A United States state-owned international broadcaster. Producing digital, TV, and radio content in 48 languages which it distributes to affiliate stations around the globe. Investigative Reporter  Researched, investigated, and wrote stories regarding news and current affairs.  Focused special investigations on drug cultivation and trafficking in South Asia which are yet unaired due to the implications of the content's release ARIANA NEWS NETWORK, Kabul, Afghanistan │2014 - 2021 One of the leading television channels in Afghanistan with terrestrial coverage in 33 of 34 provinces in the country. News Manager, 2017 – 2021  Managed the planning and production of the daily TV news  Led and continually developed a team of 120 news staff  Fostered the development story ideas, tracking of issues and events,  Selected reporter coverage, scheduled stories for publication  Managed a budget of US$1.2M Senior Reporter, 2014 – 2017  Investigated and gathered information on news events at the scene and by interviewing witnesses, experts, sources and officials  Obtained statements and imagery on video  Edited recorded information into a finished news report  Developed a network of sources who provide tips and early access to information  Extensively covered the war in Afghanistan including in the Kandahar, Helmand, and Jalal Abad provinces  Produced acclaimed documentaries on Haqany’s Attacks on Kabul and the open sales of narcotics Ahmad Farshad Saleh │2 FANOOS INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION, Kabul, Afghanistan │2017 – 2020 A coeducational Afghan higher education institution that is officially recognized by Afghanistan’s Ministry of Higher Education Lecturer  Developed curriculum and taught courses in Report Writing and Investigative Reporting. GHAZNAWYAN TV, Ghazni, Afghanistan│2012 – 2014 A local media and news company located in Ghazni, Afghanistan Program Director  Scheduled program material  Determined what entertainment programs, news broadcasts, and other program material were offered to the public. AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS  Journalist of the Year, NAI – Supporting Open Journalism in Afghanistan, 2015  Profiled in Iran Wire – September 2021 EDUCATION  Completing Masters Degree in International Relations, Afghanistan University - 2017-2019  Bachelor’s in International Relations, Avni Sena University - 2012- 2015

• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• TV News Producer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Translator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Executive Producer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager

Lara is a Toronto-based award-winning television producer, writer and director with over 10 years experience in a variety of genres including factual/documentary, entertainment, fashion, lifestyle, science/tech, news and current affairs. This includes contributions to highly-rated, prime-time shows such as "Shark Week" (Discovery), "Sarah's House" (HGTV) and "Fashion File" (CBC). From the red carpet to military training zones, Lara has a proven track record in field producing, story editing, directing talent, booking, and interviewing high profile guests. She excels at delivering scripts, promotional material and compelling content that generates buzz and ratings. Lara has helped create and produce multiple hit entertainment shows. From managing teams to writing rundowns for daily programming, she has extensive experience in the control room and in large, multi-camera studio spaces for broadcasts in live, taped, and live-to-tape formats. During her stint at Discovery Channel, her seasons were the first in the 20+ year history to be awarded a double-digit ratings build, receiving a Canadian Screen Award, New York Festival and WorldFest award for Best Information Series. She also forged brand partnerships with international corporations such as Volvo, Royal Caribbean, Air France, and Hyundai and worked one-on-one with notable luminaries such as Jane Goodall and the late Rob Stewart ("Sharkwater.") Lara is also a seasoned freelance writer and contributor for outlets such as The Toronto Star, Elle Canada, Chatelaine, and Pitchfork Media, specializing in news, arts/entertainment, current affairs, fashion, beauty and lifestyle. Prior to becoming a journalist, Lara spent more than a decade in sales, marketing and training in the fashion, hospitality and publishing industry. Lara holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the Graduate Program at Ryerson University as well as a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) double major in English Literature and Humanities from York University. Interested in seeing more of Lara's work? https://vimeo.com/showcase/2695212 https://www.coroflot.com/laralanda

• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Production Company
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Fixer
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Landscape Photographer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Copywriter
• Copy Editor

I've filmed in 125 countries. From 2013-2018, I traveled to all 54 African countries. I directed/produced the 45-minute pilot documentary episode of the "The Unseen Africa" TV show. I've created many trailers and company profiles on my YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/ftapon) with one million views. *****MY GEAR***** MAIN CAMERA: Sony a7S III LENSES: Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G Lens and Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art Lens. MICS: Wireless lav mics, wired lavs, and a Rode NTG-3 shotgun mic. LIGHTS: Several portable battery-powered professional lights that offer different color temperatures. SLIDER: Portable manual slider. B-CAMERA: I have a smartphone that shoots surprisingly good 4K video. TRAVEL: I have 3 passports, so I can go anywhere. CONCLUSION: If you're looking for a flexible filmmaker, contact me.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Copywriter
• Copy Editor
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - News
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Sound Designer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Corporate Videographer
• Audio Storyteller
• Landscape Photographer

Owen Leitch specializes in the development of video formats and brands geared towards millennial and Gen Z audiences. He has nearly two decades of broadcast journalism experience in Canada and abroad, including CBC News, CBC Television and Al Jazeera English. Owen has produced live news events, weekly current affairs shows, documentaries and factual entertainment. His latest project, Technality, is a video-first brand focused on all things future, tech and humanity.

• Reporter / Journalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• TV News Producer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Executive Producer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Content Strategist
• Senior Editor

Hi, I am Nate, a Production student at York University. I love the art of film making and the passion that comes with producing work. My own passion lives within experimenting with the dying median of film. I have experience, both at school and the professional realm, with PA an Grip work. I am always looking to help out and try new things within this exciting industry.

• Production Assistant
• Grip
• Gaffer

Rignam Wangkhang is a Tibetan-Canadian multimedia journalist, photographer, writer, and radio producer. He currently assists in producing CBC’s flagship national current affairs radio show The Current, along with CBC’s first true crime podcast Someone Knows Something. Rignam’s work focuses on politics, freedom of expression, migration and refugee issues. His writing has been published in OZY, TVO, IFEX, The Torontoist and other publications. His photography has been featured in The Star, ICT, Machik, Canada Tourism Board, India Today, and exhibited in municipal galleries. Rignam previously worked as a consultant for UNHCR India and as a communications officer with Canadian Journalists for Free Expression. In addition to his work with UNHCR India and Canadian Journalists for Free Expression, Rignam works on the CBC's radio accessibility program, which makes radio and podcasts available in written format for those that are hard of hearing. In 2013, Rignam taught in Tso Ngonpo, Amdo, Tibet through Machik’s Summer Enrichment Program. Rignam graduated from Queen’s University with a BAH in Political Studies.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

Jeff Harrington is a journalist based in Toronto, Canada. He is a multi platform journalist with 10 years of experience. Harrington has worked across Canada reporting on TV and radio. He served as one of the youngest male anchors in Edmonton.

• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Reporter / Journalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Fixer

A Visual Storyteller with years of experience as a Cinematographer and Director, I am able to develop ideas and create stunning images to tell stories in new and captivating ways.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Reporter / Journalist
• Translator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Drone Operator
• Fixer
• TV News Producer

• Reporter / Journalist
• Creative Director
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Production Company
• Fixer
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Audio Storyteller
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Copywriter

Video journalist, presenter / on-camera reporter, commercial shooter.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Production Company
• Production Assistant
• Reporter / Journalist
• Audio Storyteller
• Drone Operator
• Field Producer
• Translator
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• TV News Producer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer

An Egyptian correspondent lives in Canada, I worked extensively in the Middle East, North Africa

• Production Company
• TV News Producer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Copywriter
• Audio Storyteller
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Field Producer
• Copy Editor
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Executive Producer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Creative Director
• Content Strategist
• Art Director
• Social Media Producer
• Senior Editor

• TV News Producer
• Video Editor - News
• Reporter / Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

Karan Deep Singh is an Emmy-nominated journalist, filmmaker, editor and photographer. He has most recently been focusing on long-form storytelling at The New York Times. Karan has worked for The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal as a staffer telling stories in visuals and words for nearly a decade. He covered terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka, the crackdown in Kashmir, labor shortage in Japan, and Myanmar’s military campaign that drove more than a million Rohingya refugees to neighboring Bangladesh. Karan was part of the Journal team that was named a finalist for the 2020 Pulitzer Prize in Investigative Reporting for coverage of Amazon, the e-commerce retailer, and its unsafe global supply chain. He was nominated for an Emmy Award in 2020 for a short documentary film he produced, filmed and directed. In 2022, he won a South Asian Journalists Association Award for a visual and investigative series about India’s devastating second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. He also won a Human Rights Press Award in 2021 for an investigation into an anti-Muslim campaign in India’s northeast. Before joining The Times in 2019, Karan spent five years at The Wall Street Journal as a Reporter and Video Journalist reporting from five countries in Asia. He started his career at The Hindustan Times, one of India’s largest English newspapers.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Reporter / Journalist
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Drone Operator
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Sound Designer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Colorist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Video Editor - News
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Copywriter
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Production Assistant
• Senior Editor
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Executive Producer
• Content Strategist
• TV News Producer
• Corporate Videographer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Digital Content Creator
• Audio Storyteller
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• On-Camera Talent
• Copy Editor

I am an editorial workhorse adept at identifying important market trends and story angles, conceiving novel ways of developing narratives, and deploying the resources needed to bring them to life. My experience as a multi-platform journalist has honed my ability to take ownership of a project from concept to completion under pressure and under budget while always delivering to strict deadlines. I have extensive experience writing web articles, website blurbs, and thought leadership columns specific to technology startups, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and C-suite executives. I also have several years of experience as a television and web series writer and producer for the likes of CBC News Network, CTV News Channel, Business News Network, Bloomberg Television, and currently with independent production company Globalive Media.

• TV News Producer
• Field Producer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Copywriter
• Copy Editor
• Senior Editor
• Production Assistant

Cindy Burgess is the founder of Pro Video Content, a boutique video production company based in Toronto, Canada. Pro Video's services include video production and editing, aerial/drone work, and corporate photography. Prior to starting her company in 2009, Cindy worked in TV news for 20 years -- both in front of and behind the camera. Her many skills include producing, shooting, editing, scripting, reporting, and hosting. Cindy is also an active traveler and loves to explore different cultures, activities, and ways of life. Her many adventures include storm chasing in Tornado Alley, heli-skiing in the Rockies, sailing around icebergs off Canada's east coast, and melting the soles off her sneakers on an active volcano in Guatemala.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Reporter / Journalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Company
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Audio Storyteller
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Event Photographer

I am a skilled communicator capable of multitasking and remaining composed under high-pressure situations. I am a creative individual with experience in developing media outreach strategies, landing media coverage in top tier publications, writing pitches, building relationships with journalists, and producing digital content for various mediums.

• Video Editor - News
• Production Assistant
• TV News Producer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Audio Storyteller
• Fixer
• Video Editor - Documentary

I'm an award-winning, reliable and creative director/producer with decades of experience in factual entertainment. I love to tell great stories, whether it's for broadcast partners including Discovery Channel, OWN, CTV, CBC, Global Television and Slice Network, among others, or corporate clients like Nokia. What can I do for you?

• Creative Director
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Field Producer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• TV News Producer
• Audio Storyteller
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Award-winning director and producer with over 15 years experience telling great stories. I make documentaries, factual TV, and branded content. Experience working in every environment - from remote locations, to science labs, to live sports events. Expert at connecting with subjects to get to the heart of a story.

• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Field Producer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Creative Director
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• TV News Producer
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

I'm a Canadian born journalist and producer. I've covered conflict and produced films around the world for both global brands and major media publications such as the BBC, VICE, CBC, The Guardian and others. One of my films won best short at the prestigious Hot Docs film festival in Toronto.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Fixer
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Reporter / Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Drone Operator
• TV News Producer
• Production Company
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Production Assistant