Control Room Technician - Global News Toronto

Job summary

The Control Room Technician will operate and maintain advanced broadcast systems to ensure the seamless technical execution of live and recorded news programming. Responsibilities include managing automated control room applications, robotic cameras, and performing quality control checks on broadcast playout.

Job details

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. Division: Control Room Technician - Global News Toronto Work Status: Full-Time Location: Barber Greene - Toronto, ON (Onsite) About the Role: We're looking for a Full-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: Degree or diploma in Broadcast Technology from a recognized post-secondary institution. Minimum 3 years of network control room or related experience. 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 20, 2026 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. Want to learn more? Have a look at our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan and Sustainability Report for more information on our approach to People, Planet and Responsibility. 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. How to Apply: If you’re interested in this opportunity, click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of this page to submit your application. Current Corus Employees: You must log into your Dayforce account under ‘Search Jobs’ to apply internally. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

What you’ll do

The Control Room Technician will operate and maintain advanced broadcast systems to ensure the seamless technical execution of live and recorded news programming. Responsibilities include managing automated control room applications, robotic cameras, and performing quality control checks on broadcast playout.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a degree or diploma in Broadcast Technology and at least 3 years of network control room experience. Proficiency in newsroom management systems and technical equipment such as switchers and audio boards is required.

Listed skills

• Multitasking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Mosart
• Maestro
• Orad
• Robotic cameras
• Broadcast operations
• Switcher operation
• Audio board operation
• Studio lighting
• Teleprompter
• Closed captioning
• Enps
• Open media
• Grass valley
• Xpression
• Technical troubleshooting
• Multitasking
• Self-Starter
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Ceridian Dayforce
• Workflow Management
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Automatic Control
• Broadcast Operations
• Control Operation
• Creativity
• Electronic News Production Systems
• Network Control
• Photographic Lighting
• Proactivity
• Coordinating
• Audio Boards
• Quality Control
• Teamwork
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Creative & Media
• Technology
• Engineering
• Control Room Technician
• Broadcast Technician
• Broadcasting and Audio-visual Technicians
• Broadcast Technicians

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