Senior Manager, Primetime Programming and Acquisitions Lead

1 month ago

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Knowledge Network Corporation Full time
Job Title: Senior Manager, Primetime Programming and Acquisitions

Knowledge Network Corporation is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager, Primetime Programming and Acquisitions to lead the strategic sourcing, acquisition, and scheduling of premium Canadian and global content for adult audiences on our broadcast channel and streaming service.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive programming strategy to meet the needs of our target audience, focusing on premium international drama, factual series, POV documentaries, and performing arts programs.
  • Oversee the acquisition of high-quality content, establishing and maintaining strong relationships with distributors, producers, and other broadcasters.
  • Manage the scheduling process, ensuring compliance with CRTC conditions of license, including Canadian content and descriptive video requirements.
  • Collaborate with the programming team to develop seasonal plans, including promotional priorities, special programming themes, and other special events.
  • Work closely with the Business Affairs department to negotiate deals and secure streaming rights for acquired titles.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to the programming team, ensuring a high-performing, inclusive, and respectful work environment.
  • Manage the annual department budget, tracking actuals, commitments, and forecasts, and reporting on progress with strategic and operational goals and objectives.
Requirements:
  • Prior experience in a similar role, managing broadcast and streaming content at a broadcaster, streaming service, or digital media organization.
  • Considerable experience in scheduling or programming, with demonstrable success in delivering creative schedules/content release plans that effectively reach target audiences.
  • Experience in program and content acquisitions, with an established contact base with distributors.
  • Good knowledge of the international TV market and its content.
  • Thorough knowledge of audience research and data, and how it can be utilized to enhance strategic scheduling and content decisions.
  • Solid understanding of standard rights scenarios, including linear and non-linear exploitation.
  • Experience in developing programming strategies that engage and represent diverse audiences.
  • Broad literacy and general knowledge of issues and trends in society, as well as in the broadcast and streaming environment.
  • Solid knowledge of the Canadian television industry, regulatory bodies, and broadcast and streaming management practices.
  • Budget planning and management.
  • Experience managing people in a creative environment.
  • Strong cross-cultural awareness and competencies.
What We Offer:
  • A competitive salary range of $101,898 - $124,915 annually.
  • A defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions.
  • Generous vacation entitlement, starting at 4 weeks, along with 13 annual statutory holidays.
  • 100% employer-paid dental, extended health, vision care for you and your family.
  • Wellness supports, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program, lunch and learn seminars, and mental health resources.
  • Work-life balance, with a hybrid work option and flexible work schedules.
  • Training and professional development funds to support your continuous learning and development.

Knowledge Network Corporation is committed to employment equity and building a skilled, diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage candidates to voluntarily indicate in their cover letter if they are a member of a First Nations group, Inuk or Métis; a racialized person; a person with a disability; a woman; or 2SLGBTQI+.

Knowledge Network Corporation is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If you require accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please let us know by contacting hr@knowledge.ca.

If you are passionate about this opportunity and want to contribute your experience and expertise, please submit a cover letter and resume to hr@knowledge.ca by October 18, 2024. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada. Knowledge Network Corporation encourages applications from across the country and will offer relocation assistance.

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