Manager, Post Production Video/Audio CBC Studios - Entertainment & Sports

CBC/Radio-Canada

$80K — $95K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years in Video/Audio Post Production Operations management
  • Strong understanding of change management practices
  • In-depth knowledge of relevant post production tools (e.g., AVID, Adobe Premiere)
  • Proven experience leading diverse teams in a unionized environment
  • University degree or related professional experience

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate plans and changes within post production workflows
  • Ensure adoption of the latest tools and techniques for production
  • Navigate and fulfill production requests and requirements
  • Implement best practices and procedures within the department
  • Conduct staff performance reviews and support career development
  • Oversee team budgeting and forecasting
  • Provide regular updates to senior management regarding progress

Benefits

  • Inclusive culture prioritizing continuous learning
  • Opportunities for career development
  • Flexible remote work options on occasion
  • Working in an innovative and collaborative team environment
  • Access to the latest post production technologies
Full Job Description

Position Title:

Manager, Post Production Video/Audio CBC Studios - Entertainment & Sports

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

English

Language Skills:

English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing)

Unposting Date:

2026-09-23 11:59 PM

We are seeking a collaborative, highly organized, and innovative Operations Manager to join our leadership team

The ideal candidate will have a progressive background in Video and Audio Post Production Operations. As the Manager of Post Production, you will be responsible for overseeing the acquisition of new technology, implementation of workflows, and managing a team of audio engineers and video editors that support Entertainment, Factual, Sports, and Specials productions for both the CBC and external clients.

This position plays a crucial role in creating an engaging and high-performing work environment for employees, while championing our inclusive culture which focuses on continuous learning and operational excellence. The role requires an understanding of change management and aligning HR practices with the organization's strategic objectives.

The successful candidate will work as part of an innovative team that excels through exploration, learning, collaboration and change. They will constantly look for improvement in our processes, use of technology, and within our teams.

Main responsibilities and impact:

  • Work closely and coordinate with project managers, show producers, and staff to

  • implement plans and changes within audio and video post production.

  • Ensure the latest workflows, using the most relevant tools and solutions as needed by

  • production

  • Navigate production requests and requirements, while ensuring continuous learning and

  • development for the team.

  • Introduce and implement departmental best practices, workflows and procedures

  • Conducting staff performance reviews, and providing support, counseling and motivation

  • for career development

  • Recruit, hire, and onboard new team members

  • Manage and resolve conflicts

  • Manage staff readiness and succession planning, based on all available knowledge

  • around impending assignments, new programming, and changing technology and

  • software

  • Oversee team budget and forecasting

  • Provide updates and progress reports to senior management

  • Manager, Post Production Video/Audio

  • CBC Studios - Entertainment & Sports (MB7)

Relationship types:

  • Leads and mentors direct team reports

  • Collaboration with Project Managers and Technical Producers

  • Work closely with Technology and Infrastructure (T&I) teams regarding the upkeep and

  • future proofing of our post facilities

  • Works in tandem with Operations and Production management

  • Liaise with in house and external producers to support our content

Knowledge and Skills:

  • In-depth working knowledge of Post Production tools such as:

  • AVID Media Composer

  • AVID Protools and related plug-ins

  • Adobe Premiere

  • DaVinci Resolve

  • Strategic thinker and solution-oriented change management leader.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with a high level of influence and

  • persuasion, to lead and manage a diverse group of creative individuals.

  • Passion for following the latest in innovative technology

  • Familiarity with file-based workflows.

  • A genuine interest in Entertainment and Sports content for all platforms

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Proven ability to lead and manage a diverse group of creative individuals in a unionized

  • environment.

  • Skilled at communicating with vendors and clients with regard to purchasing, technical

  • issues, and support.

  • Familiarity with Television and Radio production systems, implementation of new

  • technology, and ability to coordinate system upgrades.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate technical ideas

  • into a business context when presenting a rationale for improvements or changes.

  • The ability to speak French is considered an asset.

Working Conditions:
Typical schedule: Monday to Friday 9-5
Remote work: On occasion
Travel requirements: On occasion

Education Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
University degree or related experience.

Experience (relevant to the role):
4+ years of experience in a similar role.

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.

Primary Location:

Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time

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