Advisor, Digital Streaming (T & I) (Telework/Hybrid)

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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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Behind the scenes but ahead of the curve: help us develop the next-generation public broadcaster.

Created in 2015 to align lighten and modernize infrastructure the Technology & Infrastructure (T&I) team is the backbone and the future forward arm of CBC/Radio-Canada. We are the people that make stuff work. We make connections; between media content systems people and places. We are the space in between.

A place with purpose. CBC/Radio-Canada has always been a highly regarded pioneer of media technology not just in Canada but around the world. Today were transforming ourselves from conventional radio and television broadcasters into modern digital media companies. Technology is the driving force and we are the team making it happen.

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.

Your Role

The Advisor Digital Streaming is primarily responsible for the continuous improvement of our video streaming and distribution with focus in three critical areas: standardized encoding and video delivery that is aligned with industry best practices; revenue optimization through Dynamic Ad Insertion and interactive ad delivery; quality control and continuous improvement through Digital Presentation services across owned & operated and partner platforms.

This position contributes to the implementation of strategic plans for Digital Presentation & Distribution under the strategic direction of Technology & Infrastructure and in line with CBC and Radio-Canadas digital strategies. Working closely with the Senior Manager of Digital Presentation & Distribution the Advisor of Streaming will collaborate with our partners including Media Solutions Digital Products Infrastructure Support and Engineering to iterate and optimize existing technology infrastructure and workflows at the intersection of our strategic priorities our mandates and our operational and technological realities.

The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge of distribution platforms and encoding technology and stays abreast of the evolving media landscape and our audiences behaviour. They will build out a roadmap that meets our business and technology requirements while reflecting industry trends and privileging audience experience. They will use metrics and analytics to inform decisions and opportunities for improvement and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and identification of continuous improvement opportunities in our video streaming and distribution.
• Contributes to the evolution of the department through research proofs- of-concept risk assessment and business cases.
• Influence live-stream and video-on-demand activities and operations for CBC and Radio-Canada.
• Standardizes encoding and video delivery aligned with industry best practices including initiation and oversight of related initiatives.
• Optimizes and evolves technical revenue delivery through Dynamic Ad Insertion interactive ad delivery and other initiatives in collaboration with senior departmental management and Media Solutions.
• Identification and influence over enhanced quality control and related continuous improvement of monitoring across owned & operated and partner platforms.
• Collaboration with partners in Media Solutions Digital Products Infrastructure Support and Engineering to advance Digital Presentation goals and add value to the corporation.
• Iteration and optimization of existing technology infrastructure and workflows.
• Constructs roadmaps that meet business and technology requirements while reflecting industry trends and prioritizing audience experience.
• Directs work for the Digital Presentation & Distribution team.
• On behalf of the Senior Manager will influence and develop technology and related project planning and execution.
• Jointly with other members of management operationalize and execute CBC/Radio-Canadas strategic priorities around digital strategy which includes human resource departmental structures and resource planning.
• Contributes to strategic initiatives tied to increasing digital revenue and engagement.
• Oversees technical troubleshooting with support teams and other partners for innovative and unique solutions to problems in an evolving and complex delivery platform.
• Acts as delegate for Sr Manager especially in regard to technological and project planning.
• Identifies opportunities to improve the quality of experience for audiences and improve overall effectiveness and efficiency within the department.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience in business or product planning.
• 5 years of relevant experience in video streaming or adjacent fields at a senior level (analyst product manager advisor).
• Fluent in English proficiency in French an asset.
• Knowledge of digital advertising video encoding and distribution technology and workflows OTT and connected TV platforms user experience change management.
• Proficient in Google Suite Microsoft Office Lucid Chart.
• Strong critical thinking skills that are applied to sustainable and scalable improvements and solutions.

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 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.

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