Specialist, Scripted Development

Position Title:

Specialist, Scripted Development & Production Planning (English Services) (Hybrid)

Status of Employment:

Contractor

Position Language Requirement:

English

Language Skills:

English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - C - Advanced)

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:

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CBC's Scripted Content division is home to high impact award-winning Canadian

dramas, comedies and feature films. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate

about Canadian storytelling to join the Scripted team. Under the direction of CBC's Director(s) of Development and the Senior Advisor, Production and Business planning, you will play a pivotal role in the managing of the ongoing evaluation and tracking of pitches, scripts and related business materials for drama, comedy, or feature films.

A 9 month, full-time development opportunity for an individual with a connection to and deep understanding of Indigenous communities in Canada including experience producing/creating Indigenous content. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who are highly organized, have a strong interest in both the creative, financial and production aspects of TV/film, and are eager to learn the detailed creative development and business operations of scripted content.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide creative feedback and script coverage, as needed.
• Evaluate pitch materials in terms of their creative strengths, relevance and provide feedback during internal meetings.
• Research, review and evaluate Intellectual Property (literary, visual, audio) as neededSupport the Development Manager in the evaluation of short films and administration of Canadian Reflections - CBC's long-running short film showcase.

• Coordinate sensitive and confidential information across various departments. Including assisting with maintaining and updating confidential departmental records and databases.

• Manage the intake and organization of production documentation, including preliminary budgets, financial cashflows and cost reports, and detailed script breakdowns.

• Review project related cost reports and production/post schedules, identifying any discrepancies and/or concerns that deviate from the agreement.

• Research and organize documentation related to Canadian funding agencies, tax credit guidelines and International Treaty Co-production requirements for upcoming projects.

• Knowledge of performer and other talent/labour collective agreements (i.e. ACTRA, WGC, DGC, IATSE, NABET and AF of M).
• Drafts and distributes the Daily FYI newsletter to the Scripted team
• Research and organize resources on up-to-date television production/post production processes and business practices.
• Organize, coordinate and attend meetings, briefing sessions and other appointments and ensure preparation and distribution of related agendas, documentation, minutes and follow up material.

Qualifications:

• A University degree or equivalent 5 years' relevant experience (including internships, job shadowing and learning spaces - e.g. BIPOC workshops).
• Deep knowledge and understanding of Indigenous diversity
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong coordination and management experience as well as the ability to function collaboratively in a highly competitive environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication. Must be able to communicate effectively and diplomatically with a very wide range of individuals such as producers, writers, directors, bearing in mind the sensitivity of creative issues, especially in the rushed and often stressful environment of television production.
• Demonstrated strong and accurate analytical skills, problem solving abilities, attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Must be able to exercise good judgment and show initiative.
• Proficient with Excel, Word and Google related software.

Additional knowledge and skills required:

• A passion for and knowledge about scripted programming in Canada and around the world
• A strong story sensibility
• The ability to read and absorb high volumes of material on an ongoing basis.
• High level of discretion in handling confidential information
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and conduct in-depth analysis.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of, and/or connection to underrepresented communities across Canada.

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.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:

• A mandatory Criminal record check.
• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

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:

Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time