Senior Manager, Acquired Content & Feature Film (Business and Rights) (English Services) (Hybrid/Telework)

Requirements

• We are looking for a candidate with the following profile:
• A post-secondary education, preferably with formal legal training and a minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Hands-on experience with audio-visual financing, licensing and distribution and a deep understanding of both traditional and new models for film and tel

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Position Title: Senior Manager, Acquired Content & Feature Film (Business and Rights) (English Services) (Hybrid/Telework) Status of Employment: Permanent 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: 2026-07-05 11:59 PM This role is a hybrid work arrangement. Work schedule to be discussed with the Hiring Manager according to the guidelines defined by the department. As Senior Manager of Program Acquisitions & Feature Films, you supervise a team of contract specialists and administrators who are responsible for negotiating and drafting hundreds of licenses and related agreements for CBC's television network, CBC Gem and a host of other emerging digital platforms. You work closely with the Senior Directors of Business & Rights and Acquired Programs to set strategy and negotiating parameters for business deals, assessing market value and appropriate windowing for acquired programs. You effectively balance CBC's forward-facing business needs, with current-day dynamics, managing relationships with domestic and international suppliers of various levels of sophistication. Where needed, you have the ability to review and assess the appropriate level of CBC and third-party funding to be included within the financing structure for, and distribution windowing of, original productions including feature films. The successful incumbent understands film and television financing and distribution and decides how to approach negotiations and structure deals to satisfy requirements of the multiple emerging platforms to which content is migrating and crafts contracts that represent and protect CBC's position. Responsibilities of this role include: Crafting and supervision of business deals for desired programs, including assessing the market value of television and digital rights based on the type of program, intended platforms for exploitation, desired exclusivity and telecast plans (where applicable). Requires detailed understanding of the nuances of the various broadcast and digital platforms exploited by CBC and others including without limitation, CRTC licensed services, BDU-operated services, so-called "Over the Top" services and US-originating services legally receivable in Canada. Setting forward-looking rights strategies and cost effective business model structures for a wide range of content and platforms. Supervision of programming deals from conception to completion, including financial and rights negotiation, contract negotiation, payment and rights management. Responsible for deal tracking and reporting to senior management including regular presentations and recommendations based on trends and opportunities. Overseeing the implementation of evolving rights management policies, including updating contract templates to keep pace with industry changes. Requires understanding of CBC's rights management computer systems and supervision/recommendations re staff implementation and entry of newly developed rights into legacy systems, as well as roll-out/transfer of data to newly designed rights tracking and payment software systems anticipated to be rolled out in the coming fiscal year. Supervising a team of unionized contract administrators and specialists including skills development and training as well as day to day support of their deal negotiations and legal contracting of business deals with licensors with varying levels of sophistication and experience. Responsible for reviewing long form agreements and assisting in contract language changes as appropriate. Requires strong legal drafting skills and understanding of industry standard expectations regarding digital rights management, insurance, music tariffs and other audio-visual licensing considerations across multiple jurisdictions. Reviewing documentation from external licensors, including but not limited to financing plans, third party rights agreements, agreements from public and private funding agencies, and regulatory bodies.

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