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About the Role

This position is responsible for acquiring TVO’s documentary programming, scheduling, and content executive duties. The role involves sourcing high-quality unscripted programming and overseeing commissioned films and series editorially, contributing to the content strategy and primetime schedule.

Responsibilities

• Source content from distributors and independent producers that fits the TVO mandate, meets diversity goals, adheres to the content blueprint, and meets scheduling needs for all TVO platforms.
• Screen and evaluate potential acquisitions, pre-buys, and co-productions for broadcast and/or streaming readiness and adherence to content standards.
• Develop and implement programming strands and schedule content on broadcast and digital platforms.
• Establish and maintain relationships with distributors, independent producers, sales representatives, agents, and other media representatives.
• Provide editorial feedback on TVO Originals during development and production stages.
• Liaise with producers throughout productions to ensure programs deliver on creative intent.
• Feed into team submissions review meetings by providing constructive feedback on project proposals.
• Advise Business Affairs on parameters for negotiation of content.
• Contribute to scheduling and promotion planning by recommending suitable programs.
• Curate content and manage inventory to maximize value.
• Secure best programming value within allocated budget.
• Create content schedules and maintain accurate inventory reports.
• Provide metadata and texts that are search engine optimized (SEO).
• Direct the editing of acquired content as required.
• Perform other directly related duties.

Requirements

• 5 years or more experience in a television / film programming or production environment.
• Solid understanding of the independent production industry.
• Robust networking skills and established relationships with both distributors and producers.
• Experience assessing projects at all stages of production.
• Strong storytelling instincts.
• Direct experience in unscripted programming.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to learn new database software.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with various external stakeholders.
• University or college education with a focus on media.
• Live TVO values: bold thinking, embracing change, thriving with diverse voices, honoring commitments, and being better together.

Skills

• Storytelling
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Database software
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• SEO

Location

• Toronto, Yonge & Eglinton (On-site)

Work Type

• Full-time Staff
• Union
• On-site

Experience Level

• 5 years or more experience

Education Level

• University or college education with a focus on media

Salary/Compensations

• $80,125.52 - $87,918.29

Benefits

• Option to join the Public Service Pension Plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan

About the Company

• TVO Media Education Group is a social impact organization devoted to inspiring learning that changes lives and enriches communities.
• An internationally recognized digital learning organization that strives to engage, inform, and educate Ontarians of all ages.
• An agency of the Ontario Ministry of Education and a registered charity funded primarily by the Province of Ontario and supported by thousands of sponsors and donors.
• Provides multi-platform educational programming; ground-breaking original documentaries; in-depth public affairs content; the largest online secondary school in Ontario; and award-winning digital-learning resources that support Ontario’s curriculum through its brands: TVO Kids, TVO Today, TVO ILC, and TVO Learn.

Equal Opportunity

• We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to TVO.
• We have a diverse workforce and are committed to building a culture within the workplace that brings out the best in everyone.
• Our strategic vision includes five core values: embrace change, value bold thinking, thrive with diverse voices, are better together, and honour our commitments.
• These values anchor how we work and lay the foundation for a workplace that celebrates differences, encourages self-expression, and empowers learning.
• Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.