Position Title:
Development Executive, Drama, Scripted Content (English Services)
Status of Employment:
Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)
Position Language Requirement:
English
Language Skills:
English (First Official Language), English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing)
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:
2024-09-30 11:59 PM
ABOUT CBC SCRIPTED CONTENT:
CBC’s Scripted Content division is home to high impact award-winning Canadian comedies, dramas and feature films. We are a globally recognized voice in comedy, home to much loved series that have won acclaim in Canada and around the world. We are home to Canada’s longest running and award winning original dramas and we take pride in our contribution to the Canadian media landscape. CBC is also committed to being the public space for critically acclaimed Canadian films.
The CBC Original Programming team is a group of passionate individuals who are energetic, committed and extremely innovative both on the creative and business sides of entertainment content.
JOB SUMMARY:
This is a role for someone who has substantial creative skills and would like the challenge of applying those skills to help shape high-quality, relevant and impactful Canadian content. Under the direction of CBC’s Director of Development, Drama. They will play a pivotal role in the ongoing collaborative evaluation and management of series throughout the development cycle. While also representing and conveying CBC’s creative interests to the independent production community.
Evaluates materials in terms of their creative strengths, relevance, series design qualities; overall "doability" (producer, writers, cast, key crew, budget); ability to draw audiences (including new viewers) to prime time slots; their related cost factors and the potential creative risks and reward.
Works with the development team to negotiate creative changes with producers, editors and story executives.
Participates in committee meetings, planning meetings, festivals and workshops; travels to same; Represents the corporation as required on juries and panels; Gives or participates in workshops for film schools and seminars. Keeps abreast of all relevant competing network television programming, Canadian talent, and issues in culture, broadcasting and current affairs.
We are looking for a candidate with the following:
University degree or equivalent.
5-7 years relevant experience working in a creative capacity with others (includes internships, job shadowing and learning spaces - e.g. BIPOC workshops).
Strong knowledge and understanding of, and/or connection to underrepresented communities across Canada is key.Cultural awareness and sensitivity.
High level of creativity required. Must be able to provide imaginative and effective analysis of story structure, character development, and theme as well as suggestions and input on scripts. Decision making in these areas requires instinct and intuition, as well as knowledge.
Must read and absorb high volumes of material; view and provide feedback. Must be able to respond very quickly with notes and potential solutions. Requires constant juggling of a large number of projects at various stages
Understands screenwriting and post-production techniques in order to give notes on scripts and cuts
Knowledge of content and industry trends related to Drama series programming, in Canada and around the world
Knowledge of creative personnel: e.g. Canadian screenwriters and potential screenwriters (such as playwrights), comedians, actors, story editors, directors, producers, editors, etc. in order to make recommendations to producers and the Director of Development, Drama.
Knowledge of Network creative mandates and audience targets; in order to evaluate potential and ongoing projects and advise the Director of Development, Drama accordingly
Must be able to speak effectively at meetings and some public functions such as press conferences, professional juries and seminars, etc.
Must be able to communicate effectively and diplomatically with a very wide range of individuals such as producers, writers, directors, bearing in mind the sensitivity of creative issues, especially in the rushed and often stressful environment of television production.Must be accomplished at providing detailed and comprehensive written correspondence on a daily basis.
Must maintain cordial and productive working relationships with colleagues both inside the Corporation and outside companies.
Must represent the CBC in a courteous and informed fashion, e.g. when explaining the basics of the television industry or CBC creative policies to members of the public who call to pitch an idea, etc.
Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to recruitment@cbc.ca.
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.
Primary Location:
Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7
Work Schedule:
Full time
