Manager, Content Planning, Management and Acquisition – French Services

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About the role

  • CBC/Radio-Canada documentary manager evaluating and overseeing projects for French Services. Coordinating production, budgets, and promotion to maximize content reach and discoverability.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and recommend high-potential documentary projects for Radio-Canada in alignment with strategic priorities and editorial guidelines
  • Oversee and coordinate all stages of documentary production, from development through broadcast
  • Guide content selection and exercise editorial judgment to enhance projects
  • Manage production finances and budgetary aspects with the Business & Rights team
  • Engage and align internal Radio-Canada divisions to optimize content reach and discoverability
  • Work with independent producers and key external partners to maximize content impact
  • Represent the department and foster professional relationships with producers, distributors and internal teams
  • Assume additional responsibilities as needed to support department operations
  • Report to the Director of Content Planning, Management and Acquisition, Documentaries

Requirements

  • University degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Minimum five (5) years’ relevant industry experience
  • Proven track record of managing multiple concurrent projects while meeting tight deadlines
  • Deep knowledge of national television programming across Radio-Canada and competitor networks
  • Experience in content acquisition is an asset
  • Experience in broadcast programming is an asset
  • Ability to analyze and interpret audience metrics and television market research
  • Broad general knowledge base
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to analyze and synthesize information
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to navigate unexpected challenges effectively
  • Meticulous attention to detail and sound judgment
  • Strong initiative and the ability to work independently
  • High degree of accountability
  • Creative mindset
  • Open and collaborative working style
  • Intermediate English proficiency in reading, beginner English proficiency in writing and speaking (BAA)
  • Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing
  • Mandatory criminal record check for candidates advancing to the next step
  • Employees must adhere to the Code of Conduct as a condition of employment

Benefits

  • Permanent employment
  • Hybrid work arrangement with a mix of in-office and remote work
  • Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace
  • Accommodation support during the recruitment process

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridMontrealCanada

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