Senior Content Manager, Saskatchewan (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 Saskatchewan is looking for a Senior Content Manager who will work closely with the leadership team and under the supervision of the Senior Director.

You must have strong content production experience and superior editorial judgment. You must be able to supervise the production of daily content for TV radio and digital. Journalism and/or production experience and in-depth knowledge of all our platforms is a definite asset for this role.

We are also looking for someone who demonstrates confident positive leadership and strong interpersonal skills to foster a harmonious work environment. You will be required to support teams on a daily basis ensuring they comply with Journalistic Standards and Practices and follow management directions.

All editorial staff at the Regina and Saskatoon stations will be under your direct supervision.

Key responsibilities:

• Communicate overall strategic objectives as well as more specific objectives related to News & Current Affairs and editorial practices.

• Develop an action plan for achieving those objectives and follow up with teams.

• Constantly monitor the work of reporters radio rundown producers and Téléjournal hosts to ensure alignment with the editorial vision.

• Support guide engage and motivate journalistic staff to pitch and develop relevant news features for Canadians.

• Ensure optimal reach for multiplatform content.

• Coach journalistic staff on a daily basis.

• Review TV newscasts items and other news programming with a critical eye to provide teams with feedback and ensure quality control.

• Respond to audience complaints related to CBC/Radio-Canadas Journalistic Standards and Practices (JSP) in conjunction with Legal Services and the Ombudsman. Act as the single point of expert contact with Legal Services.

• Stay within your departments assigned budget.

• Identify and arrange the necessary training for team members.

• Contribute to the employee performance management process and if necessary suggest ways to improve performance.

• Supervise new hires and interns ensure the smooth daily operation of teams and confirm technical needs are met.

• Help schedule annual leave and backfill for news staff (in consultation with the leadership team and executive producers from other teams).

• Help prepare coverage plans and large-scale deployments and supervise leaders in their planning process.

• Ensure that the quantity and quality of content under your supervision complies with Radio-Canada mandates and CRTC requirements.

• Maintain relationships and collaborate with partners from other divisions (Communications Finance Human Resources and other regional stations).

• Sit on local regional and national committees upon request and perform any other task assigned by management.

What You Bring:

• Bachelors degree in an appropriate field and ten (10) years journalism or production experience

• Advanced knowledge of multiplatform storytelling

• Thorough knowledge of the JSP and its application as well as story treatment

• Creative thinking bold approach and agility in devising innovative solutions assessing workflows and building new processes

• Knowledge of effective management and change-management techniques

• Leadership skills to engage and inspire creative self-motivated teams

• Excellent knowledge of French

• Advanced oral proficiency intermediate writing proficiency and advanced reading proficiency in English

• Proven track record in supporting employee development and providing constructive feedback

• Ability to deal with confidential matters

• Ability to think laterally to manage a wide range of circumstances every day

You will be required to be on call to respond to editorial emergencies in a timely manner.

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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