Andrew Yates

Andrew Yates has a diverse work experience in various industries and roles. Andrew has worked at the Canadian Medical Association as a Senior Director of Strategic Communications & Media since 2023. Prior to this, they were the Director of Media Relations and Corporate Communications at MaRS Discovery District from 2021 to 2023. At MaRS, they managed the PR Accelerator and developed a new communication strategy.

Before that, Andrew worked at Verizon Media as the Acting Editor-in-Chief of HuffPost Canada from 2020 to 2021, and as the Managing Editor of News at HuffPost Canada from 2017 to 2021. Andrew was responsible for overseeing and mentoring staff as well as assigning and editing content.

Additionally, Andrew has experience as a Content Director at Cineplex Entertainment from 2014 to 2017, where they led content strategy and collaborated with the sales team to create sponsored and native content packages. Andrew also worked as a Senior Producer at CBC News from 2011 to 2014, focusing on audience engagement and crafting social media strategies.

Earlier in their career, Andrew worked as a Senior Web Specialist at the Ontario Power Authority, a News Producer at CityTV Toronto, a Producer in the Documentary Unit at CBC Television, a News Producer at Toronto 1, and an Associate Producer at Discovery Channel.

Andrew Yates has a Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the British Columbia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from The University of British Columbia. Andrew also attended Point Grey Mini, but no specific degree or field of study information is provided.