Position Title:

Senior Manager, Business and Rights (English Services) (Telework/Hybrid)

Status of Employment:

Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement:

English

Language Skills:

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:

2025-02-20 11:59 PM

This is a hybrid position with a mix of in-office and remote work. Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines.

Please note this is a temporary position for 13 months. 

Your role

As the Senior Manager, Business & Rights, you will work closely with the independent production community, negotiating and drafting broadcast licensing agreements (often involving multiple stakeholders), international and domestic format options and licences, and making a variety of business recommendations to the Directors of Business & Rights for English Services.

In addition, you have the ability to review and assess the appropriate level of CBC and third-party funding to be included within the financing structure. The successful incumbent decides how to approach negotiations and structure deals to satisfy the requirements of the multiple rapidly evolving platforms on which content is distributed and also crafts contracts that represent and protect CBC's position.

Main Responsibilities:

Taking a nuanced and tailored approach to negotiations for a wide range of programming including domestic and international formats, and multi-stakeholder event/award shows.Reviewing documentation from independent producers, such as third-party financing agreements from public and private funding and from other Canadian and international broadcasters, funding agency applications, interim financing arrangements, production insurance, production budgets,  etc.Authorizing contract payments in accordance with contractual requirements.Assisting Directors with staff management, strategic planning, financial and business modeling.Undertaking special projects including research/prep for industry consultations and representing CBC on internal and external panels and at industry functions.On-going review of internal documentation and workflow, including drafting and updating templates.Assist in data analysis and data management projects, and related recommendations across all business units.Looking across functional Business & Rights groups for ways in which processes, information sharing and business practices can be streamlined and harmonized, and making strategic recommendations to the Directors for changes based on those observations.

We are looking for a candidate with the following: 

A post-secondary education, preferably with formal legal training specializing in contract law, entertainment and/or copyright law. Familiarity with the complexities of music licensing would be an asset.At least three years of related experience, including in-depth knowledge of the broadcast industry, television production and development, the international format industry, CMF, CAVCO, provincial tax credit authorities, other private funds and industry union agreements (e.g. WGC, ACTRA, CFM).Financial and contract management experience including superior negotiating skills.Deep understanding of emerging entertainment platforms and opportunities.Ability to comprehend and translate the concerns of creative producers/ directors/creative heads into appropriate contracts within the constraints of the applicable regulatory bodies and funding guidelines.Creativity and innovative problem-solving skills to address all policy and production issues in a manner satisfactory to all parties. Sensitivity to and awareness of intercultural policy considerations.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal including excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.Ability to handle multiple priorities, and work under pressure, ability to exercise judgment and work independently, taking the initiative to move projects forward with minimal supervision.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong computer skills (Google Suite, Adobe, Excel, Word, Powerpoint).Ability and willingness to work beyond regular office hours during peak periods of activity as well as the flexibility to attend industry functions and events.Bilingualism would be considered an asset.

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 recruitment@cbc.ca.
 
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