Director, Business

4 weeks ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Full time
Position Title:
Director, Business & Rights, Original Productions (French Services) (Telework/Hybrid)

Status of Employment:
Permanent

Position Language Requirement:
French

Language Skills:
French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (Writing)

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.

Unposting Date:
:59 PM

This is a hybrid role with a mix of in-office and remote work. Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines.

Your role

Reporting to the Executive Director, Business & Rights (French Services), you will be responsible for managing business relationships with independent producers and confirming with them the Corporation's commitments to developing and producing TV and digital projects.

Key responsibilities:
  • As a business partner to the Programming and Schedule teams, and working closely with Finance, plan financial commitments to independent productions, taking into account the Corporation's CMF Performance Envelope allocation, available funding sources, anticipated market pressures and regulatory obligations.
  • Develop and implement strategies to maximize funding sources available to independent producers in accordance with specific project needs, industry parameters and the Corporation's financial context.
  • Devise and implement strategies for acquiring the rights needed to roll out content across all Corporation platforms.
  • Lead negotiations for a high volume of projects covering multiple genres, including budgets, funding, and broadcasting and licensing rights.
  • Support the team in resolving complex issues and finding win-win solutions.
  • Ensure compliance with the Corporation's rules of engagement and the funding standards set by the CMF, tax legislation and other applicable funding sources.
  • Manage the Corporation's CMF Performance Envelope allocation and develop renewal strategies based on your division's performance analysis.
  • Support the Media Creativity and Distribution teams in their relationships with independent producers to help maximize revenue in compliance with current funding rules and collective agreements in the industry.
  • Conduct strategic and competitive intelligence on available funding sources, existing business practices, and industry positions and trends. Perform analysis and recommend business positions to leadership.
  • Represent B&R in dealings with funding agencies to resolve complex issues related to the processing of files or the interpretation and application of guidelines.
  • Recommend actions to optimize operational processes and harmonize business practices.
  • Manage staff reporting to you.
What you bring
  • University degree or equivalent in a relevant field (finance, law, business administration, film, television).
  • Extensive experience in independent production financing (seven or more years).
  • Deep knowledge of the audiovisual industry and its players (producers, broadcasters, unions).
  • Extensive knowledge of the funding rules of the main funding bodies and tax credit programs.
  • Extensive knowledge of the budget parameters in the various programming genres, in development and in production.
  • Strong negotiation skills and diplomacy.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally.
  • Strong ability to find solutions.
  • Ability to manage a high volume of projects and work well under pressure.
  • Relevant team management experience an asset.
  • Functional knowledge of English, an asset.
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.

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 .

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.

Primary Location:
1000, Rue Papineau, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 0C2

Number of Openings:
1

Work Schedule:
Full time

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