Technical Director Production

Rogers Sports & Media; Toronto; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Rogers Sports & Media in Toronto is seeking a Part-Time Technical Director to support live broadcast production for Sportsnet. You will switch live shows, manage facilities checks, and ensure flawless signals across SDI and 2110 environments.

You will lead operations with clear communication, collaborate with Production and Engineering to troubleshoot issues, and help shape on-air visuals while maintaining brand standards.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of control room and studio production.
• Experience with live sports broadcast environments.
• Ability to lead an Operations crew and coordinate with Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Excel at switching live shows and maintaining broadcast quality.
• Make quick, accurate decisions under tight deadlines.
• Operate production switchers, clip servers, scopes, multiviewers and related gear; lead checks.
• Ensure cameras, audio, intercom, tally, graphics and playback are ready before air.
• Collaborate with Production to execute the creative vision and brand standards.
• Act as Operations crew leader with clear, decisive communication.
• Understand signal flows in SDI and 2110; liaise with Distribution and Master Control.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues with Engineering to minimize live impact.
• Monitor internal networks; address inconsistencies promptly.
• Maximize resources for Rogers Sports & Media content; coordinate with Directors and Producers.
• Oversee technical maintenance and repair with the Engineering team.

Skills

Live show switching

Broadcast control room

SDI/2110 knowledge

Decision making under pressure

Team leadership

Equipment troubleshooting

Signal routing understanding

Collaborative communication

Job description

Are you ready to take your career to new heights and be a part of a dynamic team at Rogers Sports & Media? We believe in creativity, innovation, and collaboration in everything we do, and we are looking for people who share this mindset to join us. With a monthly reach of 30 million Canadians, you can help shape the future of sports, news, e-commerce, and entertainment. At Rogers, we value diversity and inclusivity and believe that every voice matters. Join us today and be a part of a team that is redefining the future of media.

Part-Time Casual Techncial Director - Sportsnet

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for a Part-time Technical Director to help us grow the Rogers Sports & Media brand and connect with our Sportsnet audience.

What You'll Do

• Excel at switching live shows, including Sportsnet Central, Hockey Central, Blue Jays Central, Raptors Central, National Bank Open and more.
• Make quick, accurate decisions under time constraints while maintaining a clean broadcast.
• Comfortably and confidently operate various production switchers, clip servers, scopes, multiviewers, remote broadcast technology and other ancillary equipment. Initiate and lead the technical facilities check.
• Ensure that cameras, audio, intercom, tally, graphics, sponsor elements, playback sources and more, are functioning prior to every broadcast.
• Collaborate with Production to execute on the creative vision and creatively build shows in line with brand standards.
• Act as the Operations crew leader, using clear, constructive and decisive communication.
• Display a deep understanding of signal flows in both SDI and 2110 environments; work closely with Distribution and Master Control on all contribution feeds,
• Work closely with Engineering to identify and trouble shoot equipment issues, ensuring the least amount of impact to live production,
• Continuously examine performance of internal network systems; identify and act immediately upon inconsistencies,
• Maximize available resources for the ever-growing requirements of Rogers Sports and Media’s market leading content offerings; liaise with Directors and Producers.
• Management and Engineering on all technical maintenance and repair related issues.

What You'll Bring

• A deep understanding of control room and studio production
• A team first mentality
• A desire to create and execute engaging live production
• A natural curiosity and drive to win
• A care for people and the world around them
• A passion for sports, content and broadcasting
• Strong analytical and technical skills/knowledge of various broadcast control systems and peripherals
• An ability to make very quick decisions under stressful circumstances

To protect our people, brand and assets, a pre-employment background check will be conducted. As part of our selection process, all candidates must clear a criminal background check. Additionally, a credit check and drivers abstract may be required depending on the role.

Schedule Part time

Shift Variable

Length of Contract No Selection

Work Location 1 Mount Pleasant (083), Toronto, ON

Travel Requirements None

Background Check(s) Required Canadian Criminal Record Check

Posting Category/Function Broadcasting & TV Operations

Requisition ID 326314

To support career growth, collaboration, and high-performing teams, all Corporate Employees are expected to work onsite. We believe that in-person connection strengthens our culture and drives industry leading performance.

We do this by embracing our diversity, celebrating our different perspectives, and working towards creating environments that empower our people to bring their whre that they have what they need to be at their best.

Posting Notes Rogers Sports & Media