Control Room Technician - Global News Toronto

Corus Entertainment Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Corus Entertainment Inc. in Toronto is seeking a Part-Time Control Room Technician to support the live and recorded broadcasts for Global News Toronto.

You will operate, monitor and maintain advanced broadcast and studio systems to ensure high-quality news delivery. The role requires flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, late nights and weekends, with a focus on technical initialization, quality checks and remote coordination of live events.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of network control room or related experience.
• Degree or diploma in Broadcast Technology from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Comprehensive knowledge around Mosart, ENPS, Open Media, Grass Valley, XPression and ORAD.
• Strong technical knowledge around switchers, audio and lighting boards, robotic cameras, graphics systems.
• Self-starter who takes initiative to improve workflows and production quality.
• Ability to work in a team environment, be a clear communicator and meet deadlines.
• Ability to calmly handle the demands and pressure of multiple online and broadcast deadlines in a high-tech environment.
• Excel at multitasking.
• Dexterity to adapt in a rapidly changing media and technology landscape.
• A positive, "Make It Happen" attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation of MOSART, the automated control room application.
• Operation of Maestro and ORAD virtual set control.
• Operation of Telemetric robotic cameras in virtual and real environments.
• Technical initialization and facilities check of all robotic cameras, audio boards, studio lighting, teleprompter, closed captioning and other control room and studio equipment.
• Quality control checks of all programming being played out from server.
• Remote coordination of live events.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including late nights, early mornings and weekends.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Clear communicator

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Problem solving

Education

Broadcast Technology degree/diploma

Tools

Mosart

ENPS

Open Media

Grass Valley

XPression

ORAD

Job description

Division: Control Room Technician - Global News Toronto

Work Status: Part-Time

Location: Barber Greene - Toronto, ON (Onsite)

About the Role:

We're looking for a Part-Time Control Room Technician to join the team at Global News Toronto.

Reporting to the Manager, Broadcast Operations, you will play a key role in the technical execution of live and recorded broadcasts,

ensuring the seamless delivery of high-quality news and programming.

In this role, you'll support a fast-paced control room environment by operating, monitoring, and maintaining advanced broadcast and studio systems.

The ideal candidate has strong technical expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and the flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including early mornings, evenings, late nights, and weekends.

You will contribute by:

• Assist in the operation of MOSART, the automated control room application.
• Operation of Maestro and ORAD virtual set control.
• Operation of Telemetric robotic cameras in virtual and real environments.
• Technical initialization and facilities check of all robotic cameras, audio boards, studio lighting, teleprompter, closed captioning and other control room and studio equipment.
• Quality control checks of all programming being played out from server.
• Remote coordination of live events.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including late nights, early mornings and weekends.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and experience you bring:

• Minimum 3 years of network control room or related experience.
• Degree or diploma in Broadcast Technology from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Comprehensive knowledge around any or all the following newsroom management systems including Mosart, ENPS, Open Media, Grass Valley, XPression and ORAD.
• Strong technical knowledge around switchers, audio and lighting boards, robotic cameras, graphics systems.
• Self-starter who takes initiative to improve workflows and production quality.
• Ability to work in a team environment, be a clear communicator and meet deadlines.
• Ability to calmly handle the demands and pressure of multiple online and broadcast deadlines in a high-tech environment.
• Excel at multitasking.
• Dexterity to adapt in a rapidly changing media and technology landscape.
• A positive, "Make It Happen" attitude.

Application Deadline:

October 26, 2026