Automated Control Room Operator - Global News Toronto

Corus Entertainment Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Corus Entertainment Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Automated Control Room Operator for Global News Toronto.

The role focuses on directing live and pre-taped programming in an automated control room, coordinating with producers and technical staff to ensure on-air quality and online content. The ideal candidate has a broadcast technology background, 2+ years in a control room, and proficiency with Mosart/Overdrive, Open Media, Grass Valley or Xpression.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with 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 of newsroom management systems Open Media, Grass Valley, Xpression is beneficial.
• Excellent multitasking skills and adaptability in an evolving media landscape.
• A positive, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• 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

Teamwork

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Under pressure

Problem solving

Education

Broadcast Technology or related field diploma

Tools

Mosart

Overdrive

Open Media

Grass Valley

Xpression

Job description

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 includingOpen Media, Grass Valley,Xpressionis beneficial.
• Excellent multitasking skills and adaptability in an evolving media landscape
• A positive, can-do attitude.

Application Deadline: October 30, 2026