At a Glance
- Tasks: Direct live and pre-taped programming in a high-tech automated control room.
- Company: Join the dynamic team at Global News Toronto.
- Benefits: Full-time position with opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Other info: Work in a fast-paced environment with flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
- Why this job: Be a leader in broadcasting and shape the future of news media.
- Qualifications: Diploma in Broadcast Technology or related field; 2 years of control room experience.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Division
Global News Toronto
Work Status
Full-Time
Location
Toronto, Ontario - Don Mills (On-site)
About the Role
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.
You will contribute by
- 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 morning and weekends as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills and experience you will bring
- 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.
- Excellent communication skills
- 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, Xpressionis beneficial.
- Excellent multitasking skills and adaptability in an evolving media landscape
- A positive, can-do attitude.
Application Deadline
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