Overview

Content and Production Manager; French Services; On-site Jobs in Toronto, Canada at CBC/Radio-Canada

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

Position Title:

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

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

English, French

Language

Skills:

English (Reading – C
– Advanced), English (Speaking – C
– Advanced), English (Writing – C
– Advanced), French (Reading – C
– Advanced), French (Speaking – C
– Advanced), French (Writing – C
– Advanced)

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.

Unposting Date:

:59 PM

This role requires full-time on-site presence.

Your Role

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).

Key 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.

    • What You Bring

    To be successful in this role, you should have the following:

  • 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…

    • Title: Content and Production Manager; French Services; On-site

    Company: CBC/Radio-Canada

    Location: Toronto, Canada

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