Manager, Creative Content Unit (On-site) (English Services)

CBC / Radio-Canada; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian broadcaster is seeking a Manager for the Creative Content Unit in Halifax. This on-site role requires strategic leadership in content production and acquisition, overseeing a team while ensuring audience engagement and community connections. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Communications or a related field and a minimum of 3 years in leadership roles. Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills are essential. Full-time position with the opportunity to impact creative output significantly.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of progressive leadership experience in content production.
• Direct experience in content evaluation and rights assessment.
• Familiarity with collective agreements and HR practices is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic direction and operational excellence of content production.
• Manage a team of 8 or more, addressing operational problems.
• Review budget requirements and negotiate with production executives.

Skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Leadership

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Post-secondary degree in Communications or related field

Job description

Position Title

Manager, Creative Content Unit (On-site) (English Services)

Employment Status: Permanent

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.

Role Overview

The Manager, Creative Content Unit is a leadership role responsible for driving the strategic direction and operational excellence of creative content production and acquisition within the CBC News Division for the Atlantic region. Reporting directly to the Managing Editor, this role is central to advancing our mission of being story-centred, growing our audience, enhancing community connections and fostering an engaged and agile staff. You will play a crucial role in shaping our digital presence, amplifying diverse regional voices and ensuring our content resonates with target demographics, particularly the 30-49 age group.

You will lead efforts to optimize content delivery across digital platforms and develop creators in diverse communities. Along with the Senior Producer of Creative Content who reports to you, you will source and evaluate documentary and short form content, make program planning recommendations and oversee the integration of acquired content to complement our original productions. If you are passionate about storytelling, audience growth, community engagement and developing talent, this role offers a significant opportunity to make a lasting impact on our creative output and organizational objectives.

This position will be located in Halifax.

Key Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert in rights negotiations and contract management for producing and acquiring content for broadcast on multiple CBC platforms.
• Review budget requirements and production reporting, negotiate with independent production financing and in-house production executives.
• Participate in program planning meetings, film festivals and stakeholder events, representing CBC as required on juries and panels.
• Have extensive knowledge of screen industry news and trends, Canadian talent and issues in culture, broadcasting and current affairs.
• Manage requests for acquisitions investment / contribution and usage rights for programming streams ensuring strategic fit and alignment with programming needs.
• Coordinate the management, tracking and distribution of project pitches and submissions for the department.
• Manage and maintain the database of all creative and business materials for the department.
• Plans, assigns and manages the work of a team of 8 or more within scope on a day-to-day basis to resolve operational problems. Selects, trains and evaluates staff. May be responsible for discipline, compensation recommendations, leave management etc in consultation with senior management. May be required to address confidential industrial relations matters.
• Cultivate an engaged, productive and agile staff by implementing structured communication, content review processes and feedback mechanisms.
• Actively promote continuous learning and career advancement for team members.
• Optimize team capacity and workflow efficiency by strategically addressing workload issues, allocating resources and roles effectively.
• Contribute to a team culture that values transparency, commitment, diversity, and inclusion.
• Ensure adherence to Journalism Standards and Practices.

Qualifications Needed

Education

• Post-secondary degree or equivalent experience in Communications, Journalism, Film / Television Production, Digital Media, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of progressive leadership experience in content production, media management, or a related creative field.
• Direct experience in content evaluation, rights assessment and acquisition processes.
• Experience with budget implementation and resource allocation in a content production context.
• Familiarity with collective agreements and HR practices is an asset.

Skills & Competencies

• Solid understanding of the legal framework and rights language related to broadcast and acquisitions contracts; clear understanding of complexity of rights within a broader market context.
• Knowledge of CBC business parameters and practices including CRTC guidelines and broadcast licenses; familiarity with funding issues such as tax credits, etc. across Canada.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive and agile approach.
• Deep content evaluation abilities and a drive to source content reflecting underrepresented groups.
• Strong cultural sensitivity and a commitment to contributing to an inclusive and equitable culture.
• Ability to function collaboratively and effectively across several departments in a multi-functional capacity.
• Exceptional leadership and team-building skills with the ability to inspire and motivate creative professionals.
• Proven ability to translate objectives into yearly actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Travel outside business hours may be required as well as being available outside of daily scheduled hours on occasion.
• Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes a mandatory Criminal record check. Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

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.

Primary Location: 6940 Mumford Road Suite 100, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3L 0B7

Work Schedule: Full time