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About the Role

Global News Toronto is seeking a Full-Time Automated Control Room Operator to direct live and pre-taped programming for on-air and online broadcasts within an automated control room environment. The role involves collaborating with producers, anchors, and reporters, leading technical and graphics teams, and maintaining high production standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct 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 with producers, anchors, and reporters in blocking and building show rundowns.
• Provide guidance and direction for technical teams as a leader in the control room.
• Creatively lead graphics and production staff in the look of various shows.
• Maintain the highest production standards for all programming.
• Remote coordinate live events when required.
• Work late nights, early mornings, and weekends as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of network control room experience in the role of Director, Assistant Director or Technical Director.
• 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.
• Excellent multitasking skills and adaptability in an evolving media landscape.
• A positive, can-do attitude.

Skills

• Automated control room directing experience using Mosart or Overdrive is a plus.
• Knowledge of lighting principles, virtual sets and audio systems would be beneficial.
• Knowledge around newsroom management systems including Open Media, Grass Valley, Xpression is beneficial.

Location

• Toronto, Ontario - Don Mills (On-site)

Work Type

• Full-Time
• On-site

Experience Level

• Minimum 2 years of network control room experience

Education Level

• Diploma or degree in Broadcast Technology, Journalism, Radio & TV Production, or related field.

About the Company

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

• Every day, we work hard to become an even more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that supports the well-being of our people and makes a positive difference in our communities.
• We want our workforce to reflect the full diversity of communities across Canada.
• 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.