Automated Control Room Operator

Automated Control Room Operator (Full-Time)

Toronto, ON, Canada

At Corus Entertainment, we’re shaping the future of media in Canada—home to the country’s biggest hits, most trusted news, and greatest value. Our mission is simple: to create engaging content, connect with audiences wherever they are, and drive meaningful growth.

Guided by our values—Think Boldly, Make a Positive Impact, Win as a Team, and Own the Outcome—we bring creativity and collaboration to everything we do.

If you’re ready to make an impact, there’s a place for you at Corus.

Global News Toronto is looking for a Full-Time Automated Control Room Operator to join their team.

Reporting to the Manager of Broadcast Operations, the successful candidate will be responsible for directing various live and pre-taped programming for on-air and online broadcasts.

• Direct various live and pre-taped programming for on air and online broadcasts in an automated control room environment.
• Perform facilities checks and assist with technical initialization for robotic cameras, audio boards, graphics systems, and teleprompter.
• Collaborate closely with producers, anchors and reporters in blocking and building show rundowns.
• Be a leader in the control room and provide guidance and direction for technical teams.
• Creatively lead the graphics and production staff in the look of various shows.
• Maintain the highest production standards for all programming.
• Remote coordinate live events when required.
• Ability to work late nights, early mornings and weekends as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Diploma or degree in Broadcast Technology, Journalism, Radio & TV Production, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of network control room experience in the role of Director, Assistant Director or Technical Director.
• Automated control room directing experience using Mosart or Overdrive is a plus.
• Ability to work in a team environment as a collaborator and leader to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to calmly manage the demands and pressures of meeting multiple daily broadcast deadlines in a high-tech environment.
• Knowledge of lighting principles, virtual sets and audio systems would be beneficial.
• Knowledge around any of the following newsroom management systems including Open Media, Grass Valley, Xpression is beneficial.
• Excellent multitasking skills and adaptability in an evolving media landscape.

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