Content Development Director

3 weeks ago

Old Toronto, Canada CBCRadio-Canada Full time
Director, Content Development and Production - CBC Scripted Content (English Services)

About This Opportunity:

CBC's Scripted Content division is a leader in producing high-impact, award-winning Canadian comedies, dramas, and feature films across linear, radio, and digital platforms. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a passion for developing innovative content that resonates with diverse audiences.

Your Key Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate pitches and proposals for new series and specials, assessing their potential to draw audiences to primetime slots, distinctiveness, diversity, creative risks, and rewards.
  • Oversee the selection of competing proposals for development, focusing on comedic strengths, series design qualities, and audience appeal.
  • Develop prime time comedic series and specials from concept proposal to final delivery of program scripts and series bibles, collaborating with the Executive Director and development team.
  • Advises on team building, including selecting writers, story editors, and consultants for development projects, and reviews and recommends development budgets for approval.
  • Participate in greenlight preparation meetings, process, and advise ED and General Manager, EFS, on project suitability for order.
  • Work closely with Director, Current Production, Comedy, and Production Planning to ensure smooth project transfer into production.

This role requires strong industry relationships, a track record of successfully bringing ideas from early to completed development, and a deep understanding of Canada's regions and underrepresented communities. The successful candidate will have senior-level experience in delivering written and verbal notes to shape, elevate, and strengthen comedy series scripts and concepts, managing and mentoring others, maintaining professional relationships, and making creative decisions under rigorous timelines.

About You:

  • Demonstrated expertise in high-level development work, idea generation, IP sourcing, and creative team building.
  • Experience managing and mentoring others, maintaining a deep network of professional relationships, and producing high-quality comedy series, films.
  • Able to make creative decisions under pressure, evaluate potential and ongoing projects, and network with industry stakeholders.
  • Strong knowledge of Canadian Television, Digital & Film industry, production companies, and industry trends.

What We Offer:

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing. CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to reflecting Canada's diversity and promoting inclusive hiring practices. A competitive salary range for this position is $120,000-$180,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. The estimated salary includes an annual bonus of 5%-10% based on performance. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

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