Fiona Conway

• I currently consult with Bloomberg LLP TV talent globally.
• I work with national news organizations coaching on-air talent and executive leadership.
• More recently I worked with Scripps News, training reporters in more effective storytelling and on-air performance.
• Collaborated with executives to enhance interview and presentation skills.
• In 2021, I worked with Al Jazeera Arabic to reset 7 hours of the daily news programming.
• In 2018, I was the Executive Producer of Firing Line with Margaret Hoover for 3 months as I reset the program and its operations to give the program a clearer mandate and mission.
• Contributed to coaching team at ASU Walter Cronkite School Leadership and Integrity Initiative, preparing future leaders for NPR and Public Broadcasting.
• I worked with Arizent, a B2B publishing group in NYC, Global TV Network in Toronto, and Canada’s National Observer.

• Managed CBC News Now, a 24-hour channel, achieving all-time high ratings through strategic programming and audience engagement.
• Oversaw flagship programs including The Fifth Estate – Investigative reporting, Marketplace – Consumer Reporting, The National – Flagship Nightly News, and The World at Six - Radio Nightly News, enhancing CBC News' reputation for quality journalism.
• Oversaw the flagship television and radio news programs for CBC News.
• Served as Canada's public broadcaster, delivering news and information to the public.

Managed the daily editorial direction and developed the next generation of network correspondents.

• Directed strategic initiatives to enhance media services and client offerings.
• Developed and implemented strategic plans that guided organizational growth and development.
• Managed stakeholder relationships to build partnerships that supported business growth.
• Collaborated with teams to develop innovative news content and client service strategies.
• Led cross-functional teams in executing large-scale projects and campaigns.
• Planned and oversaw major news events from inception to execution.
• Led breaking news coverage and assignments
• Oversaw daily operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry standards.
• Managed the organization's financial resources and operations to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintained accountability for operational and fiscal integrity, effectively managing designated budget.
• Evaluated industry trends to inform decision-making and service enhancements.
• Evaluated existing programs for improvement opportunities while identifying new program ideas based on market analysis.
• Facilitated training programs to elevate team skills and performance standards.
• Recruited, trained, mentored, evaluated, coached, and managed staff members to ensure success in achieving their goals.
• Hired, trained, and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.
• Advocated for best practices in media ethics and client engagement protocols.
• Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, enhancing engagement with board members, donors, sponsors, partners, and community leaders.
• Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.

• Senior Producer of Good Morning America – leading the show to air each morning.
• Senior Producer of ABC News Special Events – producing all major live news events.
• Produced World News Tonight with Peter Jennings, overseeing daily broadcast operations.
• Developed content strategies that increased viewer engagement across platforms, enhancing overall audience reach.
• Managed a team of producers responsible for creating content across multiple platforms.
• Mentored junior producers in storytelling techniques and production workflows.
• Collaborated with reporters to refine story angles and enhance narratives.
• I was the domestic editor but after 911 I created a series called 'Listening to America' and traveled the country with Peter for 4 years.

• Executive Producer - W-Five.
• Canada’s award-winning long form investigative news program.
• Directed news production teams, ensuring timely and accurate broadcasts that engaged viewers.
• Managed budget allocations for production resources and personnel, optimizing investment for impactful storytelling.
• Oversaw editing processes, enhancing quality and consistency in news segments to maintain audience trust.
• Collaborated with reporters to develop compelling story concepts and angles.
• Analyzed viewer feedback to refine programming and improve audience satisfaction.

• Directed news production teams to deliver timely and accurate broadcasts.
• Oversaw all production activities for news broadcasts.
• Collaborated with reporters to develop compelling story concepts and angles.
• Managed budget allocations for production resources and personnel to optimize use of funds.
• Coordinated special events coverage to increase viewer engagement and expand audience reach.
• Organized production schedules, budgets, and staff rosters to streamline operations.

• Directed news production teams to deliver timely and accurate broadcasts.
• Collaborated with reporters to develop compelling story concepts and angles.
• Managed budget allocations for production resources and personnel needs, optimizing resource utilization to enhance broadcast quality.
• Oversaw production operations for news broadcasts, ensuring adherence to deadlines and quality standards.