Senior Manager, Radio Content Development and Arts Unit, Programming (French Services) (On Site)

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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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Your Role

Radio-Canada Acadie is seeking a dynamic Senior Manager Radio Content Development and Arts Unit. Reporting to the regional leadership team this position is based in Moncton New this role you will be responsible for driving the strategic objectives of our New Brunswick Audio department. You will oversee three flagship programs La matinale La grande virée and Lheure de pointe Acadie as well as the Arts Unit team. The Arts Unit is dedicated to creating rich cultural content across all platforms including the television program La billetterie Acadie. Beyond daily team support you will provide your staff with guidance on operational workflows and content strategy to ensure all output meets program mandates and Journalistic Standards and Practices.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing actions that promote new approaches for both our audio offerings and the Arts Unit while working closely with all existing teams. Your creativity and pulse on current trends in audio and arts coverage will allow you to propose bold innovative ideas that evolve our content and programming. We are looking for a confident positive leader with the strong interpersonal skills necessary to foster a harmonious respectful workplace. You will need to interact and work closely with the leadership team to provide strategic support for programming and ongoing projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicate general strategic objectives and guide the editorial direction of your teams.
• Establish action plans to achieve these objectives and track progress with the teams.
• Ensure ongoing alignment and followup regarding the specific mandate and objectives of each team.
• Provide teams with guidance on questions about story choices/angles resources field deployments staff assignments etc.
• Optimize the impact and reach of our content across all platforms.
• Actively monitor programs to provide constructive feedback and formal performance evaluations to teams.
• Manage expenditures and ensure the department remains within its allocated budget.
• Participate in the hiring process for new employees.
• Contribute to the employee performance management process and if necessary suggest ways to improve performance.
• Provide feedback to teams and create professional development plans.
• Supervise new employees and interns ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
• Help schedule annual leave by staff (in consultation with the leadership team).
• Oversee and approve work schedules.
• Take an active role in planning and management meetings.
• Serve as requested on various local regional and national committees and perform any other tasks assigned by management.

This role requires full-time on-site presence.

What You Bring:

• Bachelors degree in an appropriate field.
• Significant experience in the media industry with a deep understanding of multiplatform environments.
• Extensive knowledge of radio and audio production.
• In-depth knowledge of the media landscape including digital platforms as well as CBC/Radio-Canadas Journalistic Standards and Practices and Program Policies.
• Significant team management experience (planning organizing directing and scheduling).
• Creative thinking bold approach and agility in devising innovative solutions assessing workflows and building new processes.
• Knowledge of effective management and change-management techniques.
• Strong leadership skills to engage and inspire creative self-motivated teams.
• Proven track record in developing people and providing constructive feedback.
• Ability to deal with confidential matters.
• Positive attitude and solutions-focused leadership.
• Highly developed interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple developing stories.
• Ability to work independently and anticipate events.
• Excellent command of French (working language).
• Intermediate writing advanced oral and reading proficiency in English.

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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