Manager, Business and Rights - Scripted and Unscripted (English Services) Permanent Position Language Requirement English Language Skills English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - C - Advanced) At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. 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. CBC's Business &

• Rights team has two positions available: one in B&R; Scripted, reporting to the B&R; Senior Director, Scripted &

• Acquired, and the other in B&R; Unscripted, reporting to the B&R; Senior Director, Unscripted. As the Manager, Business &

• Rights, you work closely with the independent production community and are responsible for negotiating and drafting development and/or licensing agreements and business recommendations. In addition, you have the ability to efficiently assess proposed project budgets and calculate the appropriate level of CBC and third-party funding to be included within the financing structure. You will make recommendations and seek approvals from your B&R; Senior Director on deal terms that best represent CBC's priorities and interests. As a Manager, Business &

• Rights, you will also manage the creation of streamlined (and nuanced) contracts that represent and protect CBC's position. Your portfolio could include development, production and/or acquisition deals across scripted genres including kids, comedy and drama including scripted feature films.

Experience working on productions governed by the CMPA's Independent Production Agreements (WGC, ACTRA & DGC) would be considered an asset. Knowledge of music rights, and experience working with documentaries, format based factual entertainment, competition and event/concert shows, would be considered an asset. Your project portfolio is expected to be diverse and could include development agreements,



feature film licensing agreements and complex acquisitions, in addition to licensing agreements for original Canadian productions.

Taking a tailored approach to deal and contract negotiations for a wide range of projects including big budget scripted series intended for CBC's platforms including but not limited to primetime television, CBC Gem, CBC FAST Channels and YouTube. Ensuring CBC's contractual requirements and business interests are secured on a consistent and nuanced basis across programs of similar scope. Reviewing and recommending third-party financing sources for each project with a critical eye to ensure eligibility and compliance with oft-changing requirements.

Reviewing third party agreements, including agreements from public and private funding agencies, and deals with other Canadian and international media platforms to ensure harmonization with CBC's rights. Assisting in research, management and presentation of rights data across genres, platforms, and windows of exploitation. Refining our business approach through continuous innovation, agile processes, and market-leading thinking about rights and financing models.

Authorizing contract payments where required. A post-secondary education or related experience, with a strong preference for formal legal training (contract law, entertainment and copyright law). In-depth knowledge of all forms of current media, negotiating techniques, corporate business practices, and the funding rules of various agencies including CMF, private funds for screen-based media, provincial agencies across Canada, and tax credit authorities.

Facility with approved artificial intelligence technologies to improve workflow and data analysis.



Financial and contract management experience. Role includes estimating and validating calculations of tax credits and independent drafting of complex agreements.

Strong understanding of linear and streaming entertainment business models, social media, and other online platforms including FAST channels. Strong computer skills including Google suite, Excel, Microsoft Office and Adobe. Ability to comprehend and translate the concerns of creative producers/directors/creative heads into appropriate contracts within the constraints of the applicable regulatory bodies, CBC policies and funding guidelines.

Creativity and innovative problem-solving skills to address all policy and production issues in a manner satisfactory to all parties. Able and willing to work beyond regular office hours during peak periods of activity as well as the flexibility to attend industry functions and events. Bilingualism (French/English) would be considered an asset.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing. A mandatory Criminal record check. 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 prospect 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 [email protected].

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. Full time #

📌 Manager, Business and Rights - Scripted and Unscripted (English Services) (Toronto)
🏢 Radio-Canada
📍 Toronto