ENG Digital Technician (Camera Operator) - Crime Beat

Job summary

The ENG Digital Technician is responsible for shooting and editing high-quality documentary-style content for Crime Beat, including interviews, b-roll, and drone footage. They must ensure visual and sound quality control while collaborating with producers to meet technical standards and deadlines.

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: Global News Work Status: Full-time Location: Toronto, ON (Onsite) About the Role: If you would like to be part of an innovative team working in a fast-paced, multi-platform environment we encourage you to apply. Global News has an immediate full-time opportunity for an ENG Digital Technician, located in Toronto. Reporting to the Executive Producer, Crime Beat, the following is a paraphrase of the primary functions but does not outline all the duties that may be assigned to this position. You will contribute by: Shoot various elements including interviews, anchor links, broll, drone footage. Advanced knowledge of ENG and Digital Camera functions and settings. Advanced knowledge of documentary style lighting, framing and audio for interview subjects. Digitally edit video and audio into compelling Crime Beat episodes, news, current affairs and special programming content for use across multiple markets and platforms. Work both collaboratively and independently on episodes in a creative and technically accurate manner with minimum supervision. Liaise with producers about scripts, video and audio requirements from various sources and formats. Responsible for the visual and sound quality control of all on location shoots. Superior knowledge of best colour correction practices, apply said practices to all on location shoots. Consult with editor(s) to ensure camera settings, sound settings, framing is consistent with program technical standards. Incorporate and generate packaging elements as required. Direct and/or supervise production activities when necessary. Manage equipment bookings for their shoots. Help support promotions and publicity teams in identifying and capturing elements for promotion of the show. Experience with news production systems: rundowns, scripts & timing requirements. Recommend and locate visuals that will enhance our content. Create/bank stock reels of original and feed material for future use. Thorough understanding of News Journalistic principles and common practices. Position requires flexible hours (morning, evenings as needed) and occasionally working weekend shifts. Skills and experience you will bring: Post-secondary education and/or experience in Journalism/Broadcasting or equivalent. Minimum 4 years of experience with documentary style on location filming. Minimum 4 years of experience with non-linear editing tools: Grass Valley Edius, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro. Creative thinker, able to innovate the story-telling process; open to taking risks in the development of unique content for a multi-faceted digital news operation. Must be able to adapt to the rapidly changing media and technology landscape. Work effectively under pressure, time constraints and to deadline. Must have a strong understanding of social media tools & technologies. Ability to improve and positively impacts the team through cooperation and collaboration. Maintain and communicate a high level of enthusiasm and commitment; applies feedback in a positive manner. Ability to handle highly sensitive and emotional subject matter with care; acts sensitively while filming the survivors of trauma. Demonstrate positive working relationships with team members and other departments. Use good judgment in handling multiple priorities and perform all job-related tasks and assignments in a timely, efficient and accurate manner. Effective problem solver, good at handling conflict. Application Deadline: October 9, 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 ENG Digital Technician is responsible for shooting and editing high-quality documentary-style content for Crime Beat, including interviews, b-roll, and drone footage. They must ensure visual and sound quality control while collaborating with producers to meet technical standards and deadlines.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 4 years of experience in documentary-style on-location filming and non-linear editing tools. A post-secondary education in Journalism or Broadcasting is required, along with the ability to work flexible hours and handle sensitive subject matter.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• ENG Camera operation
• Documentary lighting
• Non-linear editing
• Adobe Premiere
• Grass Valley Edius
• Final Cut Pro
• Video production
• Audio engineering
• Color correction
• Journalistic principles
• Storytelling
• Drone operation
• News production systems
• Social media tools
• Time management
• Conflict resolution
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Ceridian Dayforce
• Conflict Handling
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Broadcasting
• Color Correction
• Public Relations
• Cooperation
• Creativity
• Documentary Films
• Edius (Video Editing Software)
• Packaging And Labeling
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Journalism
• Linear Video Editing
• Social Media
• Time Management
• Technical Standard
• Trauma Care
• Teamwork
• Enthusiasm

Job areas

• Creative & Media
• Technology
• Technical Director/Camera Operator
• Pre-Press Technician
• Pre-press Technicians
• Prepress Technicians and Workers

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