Senior Advisor, National Programs (Telework/Hybrid)

CBC/Radio-Canada•Montreal, QC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. This role is for a strategic thinker who also executes at the day-to-day level, understands public service media and its role in society, and is collaborative, influential, and able to work independently. The Senior Advisor, National Programs will support the Senior Director, Business and Strategic Planning, and work closely with the entire Corporate Development management team as well as with individuals across the organization. This role will lead a range of important, high-impact national projects and initiatives that are growing in importance and drive CBC/Radio-Canada’s corporate strategy. These initiatives include combating mis- and disinformation, the Public Spaces Incubator project (partnering with other PSMs to design and develop digital products that seek to improve citizen engagement and democratic discourse online), supporting the Canadian media ecosystem (fostering a healthy media ecosystem through consultations with private and community media groups), and other initiatives as necessary.

Requirements

5–7 years of relevant experience in strategy development, relationship management, project management, journalism, marketing, and/or public service media
Full proficiency in English and French (reading, writing, and oral)
Experience in relationship management and liaising with third-parties
Ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable plans
Exceptional organizational, logistical, and planning skills
Ability to organize, set agendas, manage, and lead meetings (in-person and virtual settings)
Highly skilled in the preparation and presentation of communications and meeting materials (including information decks)
Ability to negotiate with and present to senior leaders
Comfortable working with quantitative and qualitative research materials
Comfortable working with legal documents
Comfortable working with budgets
Understanding of the Canadian media landscape and the unique position of CBC/Radio-Canada
High emotional intelligence and the ability to work independently and effectively across diverse components and departments

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategies and tactics to maximize CBC/Radio-Canada’s leadership on key initiatives
Monitor activities, trends and research related to key initiatives
Continuously explore new opportunities to advance and improve key initiatives in alignment with the changing needs of the media industry and Canadians
Ensure effective tracking of daily activities and broader project progress to facilitate ad-hoc reporting and long-term planning
Work closely with senior leadership in Corporate Development
Build relationships, and continually liaise, with internal CBC and Radio-Canada senior executives
Build relationships, and continually liaise, with external partners (e.g. other public service media, partners, other organizations)
As required, prepare and present relevant materials to the Corporate Development Team, Senior Executive Team, Board of Directors, and other key internal stakeholders
As required, act as a representative of CBC/Radio-Canada to various meetings to advance the Corporation’s public service priorities
Manage the operating budget