Director, Programming and Scheduling, ICI RDI (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

Launched in 1995 the Réseau de linformation (ICI RDI) is Canadas premier 24-hour French-language national news channel. With reporters stationed across the country ICIRDI provides breaking news coverage in-depth analysis of social issues and high-profile political panel discussions. ICI RDI is committed to deepening its connection with all audiences by delivering high-quality news and information programming in alignment with its national mandate.

Key responsibilities:

Reporting to the Senior Director of ICI RDI you will lead the editorial programming and scheduling teams while providing editorial vision for managing editors across the network. You will drive the development of new program formats and content distribution strategies contributing to the ongoing evolution of the all-news channel.

You will design seasonal programming schedules based on management priorities and oversee day-to-day schedule adjustments. Your role will also involve assessing planning and organizing news and special-event coverage in conjunction with ICI RDI managing editors and their counterparts in other departments.

As Director you will ensure compliance with CRTC regulatory requirements.

You may also be required to act as the managing editor for specific programs as needed.

This role requires full-time on-site presence.

Job requirements:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent professional experience

• Ten (10) or more years journalism experience

• Proven track record in television programming

• Significant people management experience

• Experience managing complex and contentious news stories

• Change management expertise

• Creative thinker with a strong sense of initiative

• Decisiveness and ability to make strategic decisions

• Leadership

• Exceptional stress management skills and ability to thrive under pressure

• Adaptability

• Ability to gauge and sense the urgency of breaking events

• Excellent communication skills

• Excellent command of spoken and written French

• Intermediate oral writing and reading proficiency in English

• Experience in a digital media environment is an asset

• Knowledge of video streaming platforms

• Deep understanding of current media trends

• Flexibility to work a non-traditional schedule as required by news cycles

• Thorough understanding of CBC/Radio-Canadas Journalistic Standards and Practices (see our website)

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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