Automated Control Room Operator (Director)

Division: Global News Toronto Work Status: Full-Time Location: Toronto, Ontario - Don Mills (On-site) 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 environment. 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. Excellent communication skills Ability to calmly manage the demands and pressures of meeting multiple daily broadcast deadlines in a high-tech environment. 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. A positive, can-do attitude. Application Deadline: July 27, 2026

Direct various live and pre-taped programming for on-air and online broadcasts within an automated control room environment. Lead technical teams and collaborate with producers and anchors to build show rundowns and maintain high production standards.

Candidates must have a diploma or degree in Broadcast Technology, Journalism, or a related field along with at least 2 years of network control room experience. Proficiency in automated directing systems and the ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends is required.

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• Automated Control Room Directing
• Broadcast Technology
• Live Programming Direction
• Technical Initialization
• Mosart
• Overdrive
• Production Standards
• Team Leadership
• Communication Skills
• Multitasking
• Lighting Principles
• Virtual Sets
• Audio Systems
• Open Media
• Grass Valley
• Xpression

• Creative & Media
• Management & Leadership

Minimum education

College diploma

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Aug 21, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level