Senior Coordinator, CBC Sports Connect (English Services) (Telework/Hybrid) in Moncton, New Brunswick

Position Title:

Senior Coordinator, CBC Sports Connect (English Services) (Telework/Hybrid)

Status of Employment:

Contractee Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement:

French

Language Skills:

French (Reading – B – Intermediate), French (Speaking – B – Intermediate), French (Writing – B – Intermediate)

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:

2025-02-03 11:59 PM

Purpose:

Manage and nurture long term relationships with sport federations under the direction of the Director CBC Sports Connect (at all levels including National Sports Organizations, Provincial Sport Organizations and Clubs) and coordinate the streaming of sports on the Pixellot platform. The ability to communicate effectively in the French language is vital to the role, as we seek to expand into more French speaking communities.

This is a hybrid position with a mix of in-office and remote work. Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines.

Your role:

This position manages a portion of the business relationship with sport federations under the direction of leadership. This position is the consistent, singular contact between the various sport bodies and CBC Sports for sports streaming using AI (artificial intelligence) cameras for the Pixellot platform. It is the gatekeeper between CBC and sport federations for coordinating all partner streaming and equipment needs.

Key Tasks:

• Communicate on an ongoing basis with all levels of sports organizations as it relates to streaming their sporting events.

• Contribute to product onboarding and support building relationships with sports federations, tournaments and other partner organizations.

• Develop and coordinate a calendar for streaming events. Communicate this information with the sports partners and Pixelott.

• Manage, arrange and/or execute any necessary outreach activities, including onboarding all camera users with training and support.

• You will be the first point of contact for technical support for clients employing the AI cameras at sporting events.

• Collaborate with a Resource Specialist to track and monitor the distribution of equipment and manage any necessary repairs or recalls

• Liaise with sport organizations regarding content, including the development of post-event analytics as requested by participating content creators.

• Perform other program or administrative tasks associated with the smooth function of CBC Sports Connect streaming service.

What you bring:

• Three or more years of related experience.

• You have experience working within the Canadian sport community; understanding their needs as it relates to various sport calendars, content needs and major tournaments at all age levels.

• You possess established contacts within the Canadian sports community.

• You have a passion for and some experience in technology and media within the sports system in Canada.

• The ability to handle multiple priorities and to respond to many competing demands in a short space of time.

• You have a unique perspective and innovative vision.

• You bring a collaborative approach to new ideas and processes.

• You have logistical and coordinating skills with examples of projects you have worked on that required these skills.

• You have an understanding of best practices when it comes to all platforms (digital, broadcast, social) as it relates to content usage and distribution.

• You are independent and self-motivated, combined with the ability to work well in a team environment.

• The ability to solve problems independently and in group discussions.

• Flexibility to adapt to changing work patterns and methods.

• You will have to work flexible hours as technical support. Including evenings, overtime and weekends as required. (for example, during tournaments and sport events).

• You are able to travel periodically

• You are bilingual (English and French).

What we bring:

• CBC Sports offers a creative and dynamic work environment, where your ideas and contributions can be heard, valued and respected.

• A supportive management team committed to upholding the highest standards of diversity and inclusivity.

• Opportunities for continued learning and professional development.

• Mentorship opportunities, where you can learn from the best in the industry and help coach new talent.

• An environment which favours collaboration, inclusion, creativity and innovation.

• Hybrid work opportunities.

• Flexibility in work schedules to help contribute to a healthy work/life balance.

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 (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/working-with-us/jobs/diversity-inclusion-cbc-rc) 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 (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/vision/governance/corporate-policies/values-ethics/conduct) . 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 (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/vision/governance/corporate-policies/human-resources/conflicts) . 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

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time

At CBC/Radio-Canada (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en) , 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.