Producer, Hosted Segments

Corus is a driving force in the media industry with a diverse portfolio of strong brands that entertain and inform audiences through great storytelling and compelling content, reaching millions of people around the world every day. 

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We have a passion to connect with the world around us: to express, to share, to be part of people's lives. Our award-winning culture is an expression of who we are, what we do, and how we thrive. Our values describe our culture in action. They outline how we achieve our goals, work together, engage with partners, and interact in our communities. At Corus, we Win Together, Think Beyond, Make it Happen, Learn Every Day and Show We Care. 

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Division: Corus Media Sales
Work Status: Full-Time (onsite)

Location: Toronto, Ontario

About the Role:

This full-time Producer of Hosted Segments role will report into the Head of Creative Production and Services. They will be part of the Integrated Sales and Creative Department at Corus. The successful candidate will manage all areas of Hosted Segment production from pitch stage through multi-platform delivery across the Networks: Home, Flavour, W, Showcase & Global.This role will require to work at Corus and on location on a regular basis; This role will be required to work a variety of shifts including early morning, days, and weekends. 

You will contribute by: 

• Work closely with the Head of Production and Client Services team to create pitch materials (scripts, creative treatments, outlines) for Hosted Segment sales initiatives across all relevant channels: Home, Flavour, W, Showcase and Global.
• Continued focus on creative excellence and budgetary discipline & efficiencies. Manage all production with close attention to production guidelines and budgetary efficiencies.
• Collaborate with internal teams and with clients throughout pre and postproduction and manage all on-set relationships.
• Manage individual productions and yearly budget, Segment Host and guest Talent relationships along with a roster of film crew and internal stakeholders: Sales team, Original Productions, Regulatory, Finance, and Legal.
• Negotiate with crew, talent, studio space and all suppliers for efficient content delivery.

Skills and experience you bring:

• Extensive understanding of film direction, film grammar, editing, and with knowledge and visualization abilities from conceptualization to final delivery.
• Solid experience in television and commercial production & development within a leadership role along with a proven content writing background
• Has a comprehensive background in programming, production logistics, budgeting and on-set experience.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and presentation skills and possesses the ability to work under pressure while managing multiple deliverables at any given time.
• Has high level of communication aptitude with the ability to convey creative ideas and concepts to clients.
• Ability to backfill the on-set Director for content segments when required

• Has heightened creativity through industry awareness (broadcast, digital, social) and continually expanding knowledge of creative and film techniques.

Application Deadline: December 9th, 2024

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We are committed to providing an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities.  Please let your recruiter or the hiring manager know if you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or email us in confidence at accessibility@corusent.com.

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*No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.