President’s Message

The state of journalism is ever changing. If you are reading this, then you want to be part of that change. So let’s do it together and support an industry we love and take pride in being a part of. 

For over 60 years, RTDNA has been committed to being the voice of journalism and supporting the voices that make this industry thrive in broadcast television, radio, and  print, to digital journalists across the country. 

Our members and the Board honour this commitment with the utmost pride, dedication, and determination, They adhere to the RTDNA Canada Code of Ethics which has become the industry standard. It has been adopted by the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council and used to measure fairness and accuracy in our profession.  

Each year RTDNA recognizes and highlights the work of journalists through our regional and national awards. In addition we honour those journalists who have been decades long contributors in the industry with the RTDNA lifetime achievement awards. Through RTDNA Canada’s foundation arm, RTDNF has awarded more scholarships than ever before, two of them specifically for journalism students from racialized communities. 

Other commitments include: 

  • seminars and webinars to support local newsrooms 

  • seminars on the latest in newsroom technology

Coming soon:

  • Monthly events on big issues facing the industry

  • DEI seminars

  • student focussed seminars

  • Platform focussed in-person discussions (Radio, Television, Print, Digital)

  • Mental health seminars 

RTDNA Canada is also working closely with newsrooms across the country and other journalism organizations to protect the safety of journalists, who unfortunately are being faced with increasing harassment and violence. I have seen it and experienced it first hand. It is completely unacceptable and RTDNA is committed to providing support and protection for our journalists.

We are working in an ever changing environment that at times is marred by misinformation and disinformation which lends itself to working in a very stressful and at times dangerous environment. If we have learned anything from the past few years, it is, now is more important than ever to work together. 

In my career as a journalist I have faced a number of challenges as a person of colour and as a women. I have broken barriers and overcome challenges in hopes that the journalists behind me will have a more solid path forward. The RTNDA has always been part of that journey and as President I will build on that foundation to ensure journalists matter … the work they do and the work we do matters. 

Let’s do this together… if you are not a member become one. Whether you are a student studying journalism, fresh out of school, a journalist that has been in the field for just a few years or a few decades, your insight, experience, and expertise are critical. Let’s matter together. 

Reach out to me anytime with your thoughts, ideas, suggestions at: president@rtdnacanada.com.

Angie Seth

 

Angie Seth
President 
RTDNA Canada