Senior Production Manager (French Services) (Telework/Hybrid)

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Work 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 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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Description

Reporting to the Director of Creative & Production, the Senior Production Manager oversees all operations and resources for the creative development and video production of advertising and promotional campaigns aligned with the strategic objectives of the Marketing & Communications division.

Key Tasks:

• Manage a team of approximately 30 staff members across creative direction, design, project co-ordination and digital content creation.
• Collaborate closely with creative leads across the Audio, Entertainment and News units, as well as the Design Studio manager.
• Ensure seamless execution and consistency across all stages of project development.
• Manage performance and professional development of staff under your supervision.
• Oversee project assignments and resource allocation in collaboration with key team members.

This is a hybrid role with a mix of in-office and remote work. Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines. 

Your profile:

• In-depth knowledge of radio, TV and digital advertising creative and production workflows (ideally in promo production).
• Technical familiarity with the Radio-Canada post-production environment a strong asset.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing or a related field.
• Five (5) to (7) seven years’ experience managing or supervising creative or advertising teams.
• Eight (8) to ten (10) years’ experience in advertising and communications, including both creative direction and video production.

Other Requirements:

• Understanding of key production roles, including copywriters, directors, editors, sound mixers, designers and social media content creators.
• Familiarity with all production and post-production phases.
• Ability to thrive under pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong prioritization skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Proven leadership with creative teams.
• Strong planning skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Jira.

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 country’s diversity. That’s 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. That’s 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 Canada’s 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 [email protected].
 
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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