Manager, CBC Media Presentation – T & I

Role Overview

• Managing resources and services to support TV Presentation and Master Control.
• Evaluating and assessing resources to ensure staffing levels accommodate operating requirements.
• Developing and implementing, managing and overseeing the distribution, presentation, maintenance, preservation and technical quality of content on all TV platforms.
• Developing partner support strategies and operating guidelines for current and newly acquired broadcast services and directing implementation across multi-tiered platforms.
• Collaborating and negotiating with partners and internal departments to obtain maximum flexibility in meeting goals, deadlines, commercial feed extensions, timely confirmations, etc.
• Executing strategic plans for presentation in collaboration with either the Senior Director, their delegate or colleagues.
• Working with the Senior Director to ensure overall strategies and objectives are being achieved.
• Establishing hiring criteria, identifying performance indicators and developing, mentoring and coaching staff.
• Ensuring the consistent application of Corporate, Industry and CRTC guidelines, regulations and standards.
• Maximizing opportunity for revenue retention and monitoring commercial inventory delivery and distribution.
• Coordinating effective resolutions with Media Solutions (Sales & Marketing), Transmission and Communications departments.
• Working with the Senior Director or delegate to develop plans to minimize operating expenses (e.g. overtime during Hockey Playoffs, special A & E programs, Olympics, Canada Day, etc.) without jeopardizing the quality of the execution or success of the advertising campaign.
• Participating as a representative or lead on special projects.
• Analyzing, researching and developing solutions and implementation plans.
• Managing, reviewing and analyzing metrics and analytics to inform operations decisions.
• Creating and developing management reports to assist in monitoring and tracking TV Presentation and Master Control issues and to table related concerns.
• Implementing best practices for their team by identifying opportunities to improve the quality of experience for audiences and improve overall effectiveness and efficiency within the department.
• Keeping up to date on developments within presentation and related technologies.
• Collaboration with other colleagues in the team especially managers responsible for corresponding functions for Radio-Canada.

Requirements

• University degree in Radio & TV Arts, Broadcasting, Communications or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in broadcast and/or related industry.
• Excellent, people-oriented managerial skills.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in a managerial role or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of TV broadcasting, presentation and acquisition.
• Knowledge of CBC distribution patterns, the significance and impacts associated with these patterns including blackouts and partial pre-emptions.
• An extensive knowledge of the CBC TV program schedule and an excellent understanding of all operations and how they impact Media Solutions (Sales & Marketing) and the Communications department’s ability to successfully air and bill customers is required.
• Good understanding of production, broadcast marketing, advertising and technologies including digital technologies.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills.
• Ability to work diligently and independently to manage day to day issues on both a reactive and proactive basis.
• Detailed knowledge of Google and Microsoft Office products, electronic mail and other software packages.
• Creativity in the development of new procedures, work methods and operating standards.
• Experience in project deployment and knowledge of change management.
• Ability to analyze data to inform decisions.
• Possesses critical thinking skills and innovative problem solving.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal and listening).
• Diplomacy, tact and good negotiation skills are essential.
• Ability to influence senior level customers.
• Strong managerial skills are also required in directing a large and diverse group of staff through an inclusive lens.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities