Director, Content Development and Production

Position Title: Director, Content Development and Production - CBC 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: 2024-12-18 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. We are a globally recognized voice in comedy; a 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 team, CBC Films is committed to being the public space for unique and singularly Canadian feature films. We are a group of committed and collaborative individuals, and we take pride in our contribution to the Canadian media landscape. Your role This position is a pivotal creative role that works closely with and reports to the Executive Director (ED), Scripted Content to guide and shape the strategy of the development of scripted comedy at CBC. Is responsible for driving high standards of quality, originality and diversity of the comedy development slate. This is a senior level job that requires autonomy and self-direction. It requires proactive engagement with the Independent Production community, the ability to manage and inspire a team and work effectively within a complex large organization. Works very closely with the Director, Current Production, Comedy, to guide and shape the output of scripted comedy content at CBC. Key activities: - Evaluates pitches and proposals for new series and specials: their ability to draw audiences to primetime slots; distinctiveness and diversity; their related cost factors; their potential creative risks and rewards.- Oversees Development Executive, Comedy, and Development Manager, Scripted, in the selection of competing proposals for development based on: comedic strengths; uniqueness; series design qualities; overall "doability" (producer, writers, cast, budget).- Develops, with the Executive Director and the development team, new prime time comedic series and specials from the concept proposal stage to final deliveries of program scripts and series bibles.- Advises on and contributes to team building, including the selecting of writers and story editors and consultants for development projects. Negotiates script and series design changes as required with independent producers and development executives.- Reviews and recommends development budgets for ED approval. Works closely with the CBC Business and Rights team.- Participates in greenlight preparation meetings and process and advises ED and General Manager, EFS, of the strengths and merits of various projects vis a vis suitability for order.- Works closely with Director, Current Production, Comedy and Production Planning to ensure the smooth transfer of projects successfully greenlit into production. Participates collaboratively in key creative decisions and feedback after greenlight. Incumbent will need strong industry relationships and a track record of successfully bringing ideas from early to completed development. Participates in pitch sessions, conferences, committee meetings, planning meetings, workshops. Represents the corporation as required on juries and panels. Gives or participates in workshops for film schools and seminars. Keeps abreast of all relevant competing network television programming, Canadian talent, and issues in culture, broadcasting and current affairs.- University degree or equivalent.- 10 years relevant experience.- Strong knowledge and understanding of, and/or connection to Canada’s regions and underrepresented communities.- Cultural awareness and sensitivity.- Senior level experience required in: - Delivering written and verbal notes to shape, elevate and strengthen comedy series scripts and concepts - with sensitivity and clarity.- Finding and developing new comedic voices, talent spotting- High level development work - idea generation, knowledge on IP sourcing and creative team building.- Managing and mentoring others- Maintaining a deep network of professional relationships.- Production experience of high quality comedy series, films is an asset.- Creati