Managers, Unscripted & Scripted, Business & Rights (English Services)

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada
At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.
Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.
Please note: We are filling two positions -

• 1 Full-time permanent Manager, Unscripted
• 1 Full-time temporary Manager, Scripted (Maternity Leave Backfill)

Your role
As Manager, Business & Rights, you work closely with the independent production community and are responsible for negotiating and drafting licensing agreements and business recommendations for the Senior Director, Scripted & Acquired for Business & Rights, or the Senior Director, Unscripted. You decide how to approach negotiations and structure deals that meet CBC’s rights and financing strategies and priorities. In addition, you have the ability to efficiently assess proposed project budgets and calculate the appropriate level of CBC and third-party funding to be included within the financing structure. You will make recommendations and seek approvals from the relevant Senior Director on deal terms that best represent CBC’s priorities and interests. As the Manager, Business & Rights you will also manage the creation of streamlined (and nuanced) contracts that represent and protect CBC's position.
The Unscripted Manager position will deal with documentaries, factual entertainment, format-based programs, awards and live event programs, while the Scripted Manager position will deal primarily with big-budget comedies and some dramas.
Other Responsibilities Of This Role Include

• Taking a tailored approach to negotiations for a wide range of projects intended for CBC’s primetime schedule and CBC Gem.
• Ensuring CBC's contractual requirements and business interests are secured on a consistent and nuanced basis across programs of similar scope.
• Refining our business approach through continuous innovation, agile processes, and market-leading thinking about rights and financing models.
• Assisting in research, management and presentation of rights data across genres, platforms, and windows of exploitation.
• Applying strategic thinking to funding agency applications, to maximize benefits while ensuring CBC is accurately and strategically represented.
• Authorizing contract payments where required.
• Reviewing third-party financing agreements, including agreements from public and private funding agencies, and deals with other Canadian and international media platforms.

We Are Looking For a Candidate With The Following

• Creativity and innovative problem-solving skills to address all policy and production issues in a manner satisfactory to all parties.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including an ability to work with both emerging and experienced producers.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Experience working with international format distributors to license format rights for the Canadian market is important for the Unscripted Manager position;
• Able and willing to work beyond regular office hours during peak periods of activity as well as the flexibility to attend industry functions and events.
• Ability to exercise judgment and work independently taking initiative.
• Bilingualism (French/English) would be considered an asset.
• Experience working with big budget scripted content including comedy and drama series would be considered an asset for the Scripted Manager position;
• Financial and contract management experience.
• Strong understanding of linear and streaming entertainment business models, social media, and other online platforms including FAST channels.
• Experience working on documentaries and live event programs would be considered an asset for the Unscripted position;
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, and work under pressure.
• Strong understanding of how programs are financed in Canada, including knowledge of funding agency guidelines, provincial and federal tax credits;
• Strong computer skills including Google suite, Excel, Microsoft Office and Adobe.
• Ability to comprehend and translate the concerns of creative producers/directors/creative heads into appropriate contracts within the constraints of the applicable regulatory bodies, CBC policies and funding guidelines.
• You embrace and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful workplace.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
If this sounds interesting, please click on ''Apply online''. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to [email protected].
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website . All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest . In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.
Job Family
Business Support
Primary Location
Toronto
Position Language Requirement
English Only
Language Skill Level (Reading)
Language Skill Level (Writing)
Language Skill Level (Speaking)
Status of Employment
Permanent
Work schedule(s)
Full-time
Job Posting Date
Jun 20, 2023, 3:04:43 PM
Unposting Date
Jul 5, 2023, 1:59:00 AM