CBC/Radio-Canada is currently seeking a Project Manager, Rights Management and Business Relationships, Independent Productions (French Services) – MON07593

Occupation: finance
Main location: Montreal
Hiring status: Permanent, full-time

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Project manager, rights management and business relations, independent productions (French services)

As project manager, rights management and business relations, you will negotiate with independent producers the parameters related to Radio-Canada’s commitment to original productions destined for the group’s various channels and platforms, both in development and in production.

You are responsible for negotiating the financial parameters, broadcasting rights and terms and conditions of the projects entrusted to you.

For this purpose:

• You ensure the adequacy of the means of production with the artistic ambitions of the projects, respecting the budget targets, eliminating possible dead ends;
• They consult with all relevant areas of the organization, including program and business units, identifying their needs and potential problems.
• They recommend the appropriate financing strategies;
• You are responsible for negotiating contracts;
• They oversee the company’s commitments;
• They ensure the administrative follow-up of the files, in particular that the information on acquired rights and operating restrictions are correctly reflected in the rights management systems and authorize the payments related to the different phases of the projects;
• You will work with the assistance of an administrative support team.

Required profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in administration, law or another relevant field;
• At least 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in audiovisual production, audiovisual finance or with a broadcaster;
• Ability to understand and analyze budgets and production parameters (an advantage in youth and/or documentary genres);
• Mastery of the main financing mechanisms and rules of the main Canadian lenders (CMF, Sodec, Fonds Québécor, Bell Fund, tax credits, etc.);
• Good knowledge of Canadian French-language broadcasting environment and broadcasting arrangements;
• Good knowledge of collective agreements (AQTIS, ARRQ, SARTEC, UDA);
• Good synthesis spirit and strong negotiation skills;
• High ability to manage disputes and take the attitude needed to find a solution;
• Ability to maintain excellent interpersonal relationships both internally and externally;
• Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel, identify priorities effectively and work under pressure;
• Bilingualism, an advantage.

You may have to pass ability and knowledge tests.

If you are interested in this position, click on “Apply online”. Thank you for your interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

CBC/Radio-Canada strives to be a leader in representing Canadian diversity. Why this commitment? To create and tell unifying stories, we must rely on a workforce that reflects the picture of Canada’s ever-evolving society. For this reason, as an employer, we value equal opportunities and promote an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also reflected in all departments. That’s what we offer as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, see the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you require accommodation at this stage of recruitment, please email us as soon as possible recruitment@radio-canada.ca

We invite you to review our Code of Conduct on our corporate website. All members of our workforce are expected to comply with this Code of Conduct as its application is a condition of employment. We also invite you to read our Conflicts of Interest Policy. When you join our team, it is important to let us know as soon as possible of any situation that may constitute, or be perceived as, a conflict of interest given your new role.

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