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 workplace.

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 mornings 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.

Ability to calmly manage the demands and pressures of meeting multiple daily broadcast deadlines in a high-tech workplace.

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, Xpression is beneficial.

Excellent multitasking skills and adaptability in an evolving media landscape.

📌 Automated Control Room Operator Director Winnipeg
🏢 Global News
📍 Winnipeg