Chris Glover

Chris Glover is an award-winning anchor and storyteller with over a decade of experience in TV and radio. Currently a national reporter and anchor in Toronto for CBC News Investigates, Chris has reported extensively from Washington, DC, covering major stories such as the reversal of Roe v. Wade, the January 6th insurrection, and U.S.-Canada-Mexico relations.

About the Role

This opportunity is for an experienced anchor, correspondent, or host with a strong background in investigative journalism, political reporting, and live broadcasting. The role involves delivering high-impact news coverage, leading election specials, and producing engaging digital-first content.

Key Achievements

• Awarded the Joe Perlove award for top graduating journalist from Ryerson University.
• Recipient of the Joan Donaldson Scholarship, securing an internship with CBC News Network.
• Promoted from intern to coverage producer within a year, overseeing editorial priorities and story assignments.
• Named CBC Winnipeg’s political affairs reporter in 2012, leveraging a natural aptitude for political analysis.
• Co-anchored a TV election special in 2016, providing live results and analysis.
• Won two regional RTDNA awards for in-depth reporting and online engagement on Toronto’s housing affordability crisis.
• Earned a national RTDNA award for the same housing affordability series.
• Anchored CBC Toronto’s 2018 municipal election special, innovating with a prompter-free, social-first broadcast that garnered critical acclaim and award nominations.
• Recognized with awards for Best Live Specials and Social Media excellence for election coverage.

Skills & Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver compelling live broadcasts and investigative reports.
• Expertise in political reporting, election coverage, and digital storytelling.
• Strong on-camera presence with experience anchoring major news events.
• Skilled in producing vertical video and social-first content for digital platforms.
• Background in editorial leadership, including assigning writers and setting news priorities.
• Ability to build trust across diverse social circles and extract meaningful stories.
• Graduate of Ryerson University’s journalism program.