Current Production Executive, Comedy, Scripted Content

Position Title:
Current Production Executive, Comedy, Scripted Content (English Services)

Status of Employment:
Permanent

Position Language Requirement:
English

Language Skills:
English (First Official Language), English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (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:
2025-01-28 11:59 PM

ABOUT CBC SCRIPTED CONTENT:
CBC’s Scripted Content division is home to high impact, award-winning Canadian comedies, dramas and feature films across CBC’s linear, radio and digital platforms. As a globally recognized voice in comedy; we are the home to much-loved series acclaimed in Canada and around the world. Our team oversees the production and development of Canada’s longest-running, distinctive and award-winning original dramas. Within our group, CBC Films is committed to being the public space for unique and singularly Canadian feature films. We are a passionate and collaborative team, and we take pride in our contribution to the Canadian media landscape.

Your Role:
CBC Scripted Content is seeking a talented and creative individual to join our team to help shape high-quality, relevant and impactful Canadian Comedy content. You will work closely with and under the direction of CBC’s Director of Current Production, Comedy. In this key role, you will be involved in all aspects that contribute to the creative excellence of CBC’s primetime comedy series. This includes collaboratively evaluating and managing comedy series throughout the production cycle and representing CBC’s interests to our production partners and internal stakeholders. Your expertise and passion for Comedy will ensure CBC’s comedy content remains engaging, innovative and impactful.- University degree or equivalent.- A high level of creative and production knowledge is required.- 5-7 years of relevant experience working in a screen based medium in a creative capacity, including assessing and evaluating creative materials (includes internships, job shadowing and learning spaces - e.g. BIPOC workshops).- Strong knowledge and understanding of, and/or connection to underrepresented communities across Canada is highly valued.- Cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Main responsibilities:
Evaluate ongoing primetime comedy series and comedy festivals for creative strengths and weaknesses. Provide comprehensive and constructive notes on outlines, scripts, cuts, and all creative materials. Respond quickly with notes and potential solutions, while managing a high volume of material.

Oversee the quality of dailies, cuts, and all post-production elements. Recommend changes as required.

Advise the Director of Current Production, Comedy on selecting all key creative personnel and production elements.

Monitor production schedules to ensure timely deliveries. Authorize payments upon receipt of materials, and work with the Production Planning team to review budgets and production reports. Liaise with CBC’s Business & Rights and other in-house teams on production matters.
Advise the Director of Current Production, Comedy on the general approach to promotion and publicity for series and comedy festival programs and provides feedback to internal teams.

Coordinate with independent producers, in-house producers, Marketing and Communications Department, Talent Relations, Social Media, Media Solutions and Presentation staff regarding promotions, publicity, marketing and star appearances.

Participate in committee meetings, festivals and workshops and travels to these events. Represents CBC as required on juries and panels; gives or participates in workshops for film schools and seminars.

Participate in a group evaluation process of new series in consideration for production.

Keep abreast of all relevant competing network television programming, Canadian talent, television trends, and issues in culture, broadcasting and current affairs.

Additional knowledge and skills required:
Extensive knowledge of current Canadian key creative personnel including Canadian screenwriters, comedians, actors, directors, producers, editors, dop’s and all other key production roles in order to make recommendations to producers and Director of Current Production, Comedy.

Understanding of network business parameters, legal issues (e.g., copyright, sponsorship), and cost-related factors in scripts and productions.

Familiarity with Canadian television, digital, and film industries, including production comp