Senior Content Manager, ICI Radio-Canada PREMIÈRE (French Services) (Telework / Hybrid)

Overview

Senior Content Manager, ICI Radio-Canada PREMIÈRE (French Services) (Telework / Hybrid) role at CBC / Radio-Canada.

Status of Employment: Permanent

Position Language Requirement: French

Language Skills: French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (Writing)

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (in-office / remote). Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines.

Primary Location: 1000, Rue Papineau, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 0C2

Work Schedule: Full time

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Senior Director, ICI PREMIÈRE, you plan, direct and monitor program production and development activities in line with programming objectives and the organization’s strategic priorities.
• You are also responsible for creating, developing and overseeing the production of individual programs or program series within established budget parameters. You support production teams on a day-to-day basis, ensuring the successful delivery of programming in line with the editorial mandate you have given them.
• Your ability to lead and bring people together allows you to clearly see the big picture, contribute to strategic discussions and demonstrate a high degree of creativity. You know how to get the best out of your team and thrive in a constantly changing work environment.
• Working collaboratively with the Senior Director, you contribute to the evolution of our programming schedule, address the emerging needs of our listeners and create high-impact programs that are consistent with the public broadcaster’s mandate. You regularly analyze radio shows to provide constructive feedback to our teams and ensure our programming’s ongoing relevance for listeners.
• Keeping a close eye on broadcasting and media trends, you make recommendations and propose both short- and long-term strategies that enable ICI PREMIÈRE to strengthen its positioning in a highly competitive market while maintaining its distinct identity.

Qualifications

• University degree in communications or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Ten (10) years’ relevant experience in the media industry (radio background an asset), including a minimum of five (5) years in management (in a unionized environment is an asset)
• Project management experience
• Excellent knowledge of audience behaviour
• In-depth knowledge of radio production and programming
• Strong knowledge of digital platforms and content
• Demonstrated ability to develop short- and long-term strategies
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to lead, engage and inspire teams
• Strong ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment, and a proven track record of managing change within teams
• A strong sense of innovation and creativity
• Strong ability to work well under pressure and manage tight deadlines
• Openness and flexibility
• Passion for current events and local culture
• Solid command of spoken and written French
• Good knowledge of English is an asset
• Understanding of CBC / Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices is an asset

Additional Information

• Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
• CBC / Radio-Canada is committed to diversity and equal opportunity; accommodation available upon request.
• For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs, please inform us by emailing.

Code of Conduct and Conflicts of Interest

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, a condition of employment. We also invite you to review our policy on conflicts of interest. If you become an employee, inform us quickly of any situation that could appear to be a conflict of interest.

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