Multiplatform Project Manager, Media Creativity (Telework/Hybrid)

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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.

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This role is a hybrid work arrangement. Work schedule to be discussed with the hiring Manager according to the guidelines defined by the department.

Job summary

CBC/Radio-Canada’s Media Solutions group is looking for a Multiplatform Project Manager, Media Creativity. Reporting to the Manager, Project Management and Operations, Media Creativity, you are responsible for activating and ensuring the quality of multiplatform advertising campaigns sold to clients.

Throughout campaign delivery, you strive to understand business needs and provide clients with strategic advice. You maintain client trust by efficiently responding to requests and pitching creative solutions tailored to the needs and circumstances of the assignment so that approved objectives are met.

On a daily basis, you supervise the rollout of ad campaigns under your responsibility. You help with pre-sales feasibility studies and develop the overall project timeline.

You are responsible for coordinating the delivery of client activation components across all platforms. You provide guidance to clients, in-house teams and suppliers throughout the production, approval, delivery and optimization process.

You are highly familiar with video production. You participate in commercial production team briefings and guide clients through the design, production and post-production phases. You request internal and external approvals (Programming, Schedule & Broadcasting, Communications, Advertising Standards, ASC and ThinkTV) before delivering campaigns.

You act as a digital producer. You manage the production of microsites and promotional tools (banners, social posts) and provide cost estimates. You manage and brief external suppliers (writing, design, programming) and support clients in the approval process while also obtaining internal approvals(Communications, Programming, Advertising Standards). You deliver all campaign components and ensure quality control when campaigns go-live. You assist with the optimization process to gauge the performance of implemented solutions. You develop post-mortems and provide clients with campaign performance reports.

You coordinate the administration of client-sponsored contests. You draft rules and obtain the required approvals from Legal Services. You coordinate the production of promotional tools (TV and digital) and guide clients through the approval process.

You supervise product integration or placement initiatives. You develop briefings and follow up with clients and programming teams (or producers) to ensure that product integrations and placements are done correctly and achieve client goals.

In all circumstances, you serve as the client’s advocate with in-house teams and vice versa. You exercise good judgment and are able to negotiate with all stakeholders to find the best solution.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• University degree in marketing communications or equivalent.

• Five (5) or more years’ experience performing related duties.

• Knowledge of the production process.

• Knowledge of television, digital and social platforms.

• Knowledge of and interest in the media industry.

• Knowledge of Radio-Canada programming.

• Knowledge of Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive).

• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Excellent judgment, initiative and independence.

• Knack for identifying priorities and solutions.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Bilingualism (English and French).

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.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:  

• A mandatory Criminal record check. 

• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

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 [email protected].
 
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.

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