Mgr, Programming & Content

at  Rogers Communications

We are committed to connecting Canadians through unique partnerships, our world-class network and content Canadians love—and our innovative team is growing. We are looking for dedicated team members to join our Corporate team who have a genuine passion for making positive impacts on customers and the communities where we live and work. We have a variety of business units with exciting and meaningful work waiting for you, including Communications, HR, Legal and Corporate Affairs, Supply Chain, Finance, and Real Estate. If you are considering your next step, we have exciting opportunities waiting for you. Come build a rewarding career at Rogers and be a driving force behind our success story!
Manager, Content and Programming role Reports to Snr Director, Content Acquisition and Programming. As Manager, Content and Programming, the candidate is responsible for overseeing the lifecycle of the Content team Affiliation, Transactional, Uplink and App agreements. He/She will support decision making process in preparing required documentation, track compliance with finance, legal and regulatory, monitor performance and communicate information internally as well as externally to partners. In addition, the candidate will play a key role in handling Transactional contractual relationships, negotiation, revenue attribution and tracking performance to Budget. The role will also require the candidate to review agreements and assess the key contract performance metrics.
To be successful in this role, you need excellent organization and communication skills, attention to detail, negotiating skills and in-depth knowledge of the content industry.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Proactive contract management and communication with relevant parties: repertoire agreements (track status, expiry dates and keys terms), monitor the performance of contracts to ensure compliance with terms and conditions, provide periodic reviews and updates on contract statuses to stakeholders. Identify potential risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Develop and prepare presentation materials and approval documents to support decision-making process: specifically, the Content Committee meetings and Operation Committees (OPCO).
• Negotiation: renew/amend transactional agreements with Studios and Adult providers, coordinate non-renewal and/or termination notices, extend Affiliation and App agreements.
• Track and analyze results: Create and manage dashboard(s) for television programming services performance, monthly reporting of revenues generated by Premium and Transactional services.
• Track compliance and implement agreed terms and obligations with internal groups such as Operation and Finance.

TO PROTECT OUR PEOPLE, BRAND AND ASSETS, A PRE-EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND CHECK WILL BE CONDUCTED. AS PART OF OUR SELECTION PROCESS, ALL CANDIDATES MUST CLEAR A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK. ADDITIONALLY, A CREDIT CHECK AND DRIVERS ABSTRACT MAY BE REQUIRED DEPENDING ON THE ROLE.

Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day
Length of Contract: Not Applicable (Regular Position)
Work Location: 333 Bloor Street East (908), Toronto, ON
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Posting Category/Function: Procurement & Contracts
Requisition ID: 318564
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Posting Notes: Corporate