Content and Production Manager (French Services) (On-site)

CBC/Radio-Canada • Toronto, ON

12d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a dynamic Content and Production Manager to lead, motivate and support the Radio-Canada newsroom in Toronto on a day-to-day basis. In this role, you will report to and work with the Senior Manager of News and Programming, implementing editorial strategies and driving production goals. This management position offers a high degree of autonomy, allowing you to directly oversee daily operations. You will take ownership of the high-impact news content produced by the newsroom and supervise various news teams, ensuring all production aligns with CBC/Radio-Canada’s digital objectives. The ideal candidate brings solid journalism experience and sharp editorial judgment. You will oversee content production across digital, television and radio platforms; a deep understanding of these various platforms is therefore a significant asset. You must be able to work collaboratively and make quick, sound decisions in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Strong interpersonal skills and a confident, positive leadership style are essential to maintaining a harmonious and respectful workplace. You will support our teams daily, ensuring all content complies with established management guidelines and Journalistic Standards and Practices (JSP).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, alongside 10 years of experience in journalism.
• Minimum five years’ experience supervising teams.
• Proven experience managing people, budgets and projects.
• Excellent knowledge of current affairs, specifically those impacting Greater Toronto Area (GTA) audiences.
• Familiarity with minority language issues and audiences.
• Firm grasp of CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices.
• Ability to guide and support teams through organizational and technological change.
• 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.
• Proven track record in developing people and providing constructive feedback.
• Ability to deal with confidential matters.
• Positive attitude and solutions-focused leadership.
• Highly developed interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
• Openness to diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and manage multiple developing stories simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and proactively anticipate news trends.
• English/French bilingualism (spoken and written).
• Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
• A mandatory Criminal record check.
• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Deep understanding of digital, television, and radio platforms.

Responsibilities

• Align daily with producers, lineup editors and reporters on the editorial vision, actively participating in assignment meetings.
• Guide teams on story selection, editorial angles and field assignments.
• Propose and execute special coverage initiatives, including live digital coverage and special radio or television broadcasts.
• Manage the staffing and resources required for smooth daily operations, co-ordinating closely with all partners.
• Manage and approve staff schedules.
• Ensure strict adherence to Journalistic Standards and Practices and proactively manage ongoing editorial issues.
• Maximize the reach and impact of multiplatform content.
• Provide ongoing constructive feedback to team members.
• Review TV newscasts, stories and other news programming with a critical eye to provide teams with feedback.
• Identify training needs and co-ordinate professional development opportunities for team members.
• Support, guide, motivate and inspire teams to pitch and develop compelling stories that resonate with our audience.
• Participate in hiring boards.
• Contribute to the employee performance management process.
• Partner with colleagues across the programming, operations and English Services (CBC) departments on staff development, problem solving and joint initiatives.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by the Senior Manager.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Inclusive workplace

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager