Senior. Administrator – Content Development, Unscripted Department

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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.

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What its like working 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 online on-air or behind the scenes here you join a team that thrives on making the connections and telling the stories that are important to Canadians. So if youve got the ability to keep up with the pace of our ever-changing industry the passion to make the next great idea even better and the drive to make things happen this is the place for you.

Your Role

Reporting to the Manager of Development you will provide critical administrative operational and project coordination support to the Unscripted Development team. We are looking for an enthusiastic highly organized individual who can communicate effectively with all levels of internal personnel and external creative partners.

In this role you will be the backbone of our development pipelinemanaging the flow of project pitches tracking deliverables and handling departmental administration. You must have a sharp attention to detail and the ability to balance multiple sometimes conflicting priorities and deadlines. Under direction you will ensure the smooth execution of business workflows to help bring the best factual lifestyle arts and documentary programming to our audiences.

Main Responsibilities

• Pitch & Submission Coordination: Coordinates the administrative movement of project pitches and submissions for the Unscripted department. Tracks incoming pitches distributes and files standard release forms and drafts/coordinates baseline producer correspondence (such as decline notifications).

• Database Management: Enters and maintains project data within the corporate tracking system (PCMS). Generates project topsheets and coordinates data distribution year-end cleanups and entry updates.

• Deliverable Tracking: Gathers creative/business approvals for milestones tied to development payments and maintains meticulous records.

• Market & Travel Logistics: Coordinates travel logistics conference registrations and pitch meeting schedules for the development team attending industry markets and festivals; assists staff with travel settlements using the TEMS program.

• Day-to-Day Administrative Support: Provides essential administrative support to the development unit including booking meetings coordinating calendars responding to or routing general email inquiries and greeting external guests independent producers and creative partners visiting the department.

• Information Management: Files and retrieves creative materials reference documents and historical pitch data from archives to support active trend research.

• Confidentiality & Relations: Maintains a high level of confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive creative concepts proprietary formats and financial data. Establishes cordial professional working relationships with external producers writers and internal stakeholders.

You Must Possess

• Education: College or University degree.

• Experience: 3 years of experience in project management or production coordination particularly within programming television production post-production development administration or creative financial management.

• Industry Knowledge: A strong foundational understanding of the television production/development lifecycle.

• Project Coordination Skills: Exceptional organizational skills and a proven ability to manage complex tracking systems and workflows autonomously.

• Adaptability & Focus: Ability to handle and balance several competing priorities on a day-to-day basis. Proven ability to maintain intense concentration under urgent last-minute or shifting deadlines.

• Communication & Emotional Intelligence: High emotional intelligence and exceptional interpersonal skills. Able to communicate diplomatically clearly and articulately (both written and verbal) with a wide range of external creatives (producers directors writers) in a fast-paced environment.

• Problem-Solving: Demonstrated independent judgment initiative and proactive problem-solving skills.

• Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of professional project management practices and standard software applications (Microsoft Office Google Workspace).

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 countrys diversity. Thats 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. Thats 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 Canadas 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 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.

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