Control Room Operator
Do you want to make a difference every day? Then AMI is the place for you.
Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) is a not-for-profit multimedia organization serving more than five million Canadians who are blind, partially sighted, deaf, hard of hearing, mobility or print restricted. AMI operates three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French.
We are currently looking for a Control Room Operator to join our team in Toronto. The Control Room Operator will support the Operations department in the technical execution of AMI’s television programming by rotating through the essential Control Room roles to ensure on-air continuity and quality.
If you are interested in being part of an extraordinary team, and you have the qualifications and experience listed below, please apply:
Results & Responsibilities:
• Technical Director/Switcher - Maintain broadcast level standards of incoming and out-going video sources by ensuring all equipment is ready for broadcast, acting as a first point of contact for technical trouble shooting and ensuring the proper routing of video signals for broadcast.
• Audio - Maintain broadcast level standards of incoming and outgoing audio sources by ensuring proper audio source signal routing.
• Graphics Playback – Assemble all graphical material that will appear on screen.
• Video Playback – Ensure playback and record is working properly prior to broadcast, recall and play video/audio clips and ensure that there are recordings of all content that is produced from the control room with correct audio levels.
• Camera/Lighting – Ensure that the studio lighting is operating prior to each show, set up and connect required cameras and move them into position, line up camera video with help from the switcher, white balance cameras, set camera shots.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed
Control Room Operator Job Requirements:
• Diploma in Broadcasting- Television/Media Production or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 1-2 years in a similar production environment. Experience working in a live production environment an asset
• Strong knowledge of switchers, graphics, video playback, routing systems, audio consoles, and related studio software is essential. Experience with Ross Video Systems and automation systems are an asset. Experience and knowledge with disability/accessibility is an asset
• Ability to perform multiple tasks, schedule priorities, and meet deadlines
Applicants should email their resume and covering letter. Please reference the position title in the subject line of the email.
Accessible Media Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation for the recruitment or interview process, please let us know.