Broadcast Technologist (Edm)-News Technology (Global)

Job title: Broadcast Technologist (Edm)-News Technology (Global)

Job description: Are you creative, dynamic and passionate? Do you like to think outside of the box and find new ways to achieve your goals? Corus Entertainment has an exciting opportunity for you. If you have a passion for excellence, and would like to work for Corus Entertainment, we encourage you to apply.

Division: Global News Technology

Work Status: Contract

Location: Edmonton, AB (Onsite)

About the Role

The Corus Entertainment/Global News technical team is seeking a candidate for a full-time Broadcast Technologist contract position based at Global Edmonton, reporting to the Supervisor, Technical Services. Applicants will have proven technical skills and an ability to work well with all customers of the technical department. Successful candidate demonstrates our Corus Entertainment values. As the operation is 24/7, this position will require shift work, including weekends. The position is a 6-month leave coverage with the possibility of extension. This position is group E in the collective agreement.

The following highlights the primary functions, but does not outline all of the duties and responsibilities, which may be assigned to this position.

Accountabilities / Responsibilities:

• Install, troubleshoot and maintain a variety of broadcast systems, facilities and equipment.
• Maintenance and repair of Over the Air transmitters (OTA) in remote locations.
• Maintain, repair and periodically operate the Microwave and Satellite uplink trucks.
• Contact outside contractors for building related services.
• Ensure the quality and timeliness of projects assigned.
• Maintain a consistent standard of quality control.
• Document and implement all installations.
• Provide Business / Broadcast IT / Network systems support.

• Scheduled shifts will include days, evenings, weekends and or any part of the day or night as required.
• Represent Corus and Global Television in a professional and courteous manner.
• Perform other duties as required.

About You

What we need from you:

Required Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• Graduate of a recognized post-secondary Technologist and or Engineering program.
• Passionate about working in the Broadcasting or technical industry.
• Be able to perform well under stressful conditions.
• The ability to troubleshoot Electronic systems.
• An understanding of digital video/audio signals and their integration into Broadcast Systems.
• Working knowledge of content acquisition, editing and production.
• Easily navigate, understand and maintain system flows with technical CAD drawings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs Outlook, Visio, Word and Excel is a required asset.
• Skill set to create CAD drawings for installation of systems and equipment.
• Team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a passion for building and maintaining working relationships.
• Ability to work independently or within a team.
• Excellent communication skills to work with outside vendors and suppliers.
• Weather systems and traffic camera installations require physical lifting and ladder work to access.
• Possess a valid class 5 GDL driver’s license and clear driving record.
• Willingness to adapt to rapidly changing technology, workflows and integrating systems.

If you are interested in this role, please apply by Friday, Nov 4, 2022.

Why Corus?

Corus is a driving force in the media industry with a diverse portfolio of strong brands that entertain and inform audiences through great storytelling and compelling content, reaching millions of people around the world every day.

We have a passionate drive to connect with the world around us: to express, to share, to be part of people’s lives. Walk around our offices, our stations, our studios across the country and you’ll feel it. You’ll see it in action.

You’ll see it in the open communication and the approachability of our people. You’ll see it in our care for quality work and the interest in new, creative solutions. You’ll see it in how we work with external partners, and how we care about our communities. These are all core to the values we commit to living each and every day – Win Together, Think Beyond, Make It Happen, Learn Every Day, Show We Care. Our values describe what makes us, and our workplace pretty unique – and amazing.

At Corus we value and actively involve the full range of what makes people unique in order to create a strong and innovative company where amazing people thrive. A company where people have the full opportunity to show their unique value and develop their potential. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people of colour, people with disabilities, people from all gender and sexually diverse communities and people with intersectional identities.

Corus is also committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

How to Apply

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’.

*No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Company: Corus Entertainment

Expected salary:

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Wed, 26 Oct 2022 03:29:42 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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