Lighting Operator

Are you ready to take your career to new heights and be a part of a dynamic team at Rogers Sports & Media? We believe in creativity, innovation, and collaboration in everything we do, and we are looking for people who share this mindset to join us. With a monthly reach of 30 million Canadians, you can help shape the future of sports, news, e-commerce, and entertainment. At Rogers, we value diversity and inclusivity and believe that every voice matters. Join us today and be a part of a team that is redefining the future of media.

We are looking for a Part Time Lighting Operator to help us grow the Rogers Sports & Media brand and connect with our Sportsnet audience by using their passion and creativity to help create and maintain the lighting for all of our fast paced and fluid control shows and remote productions.   

What you will do…

• Responsible for monitoring and implementation of all lighting for the broadcast needs of Sportsnet at the Sportsnet facilities: daily, specialty, event, and projects

• Properly maintain and service all lighting equipment, and inform the Operations Manager of any equipment needs and expendables

• Program daily lighting changes and effects as requested

• Maintain lighting documentation as required

• Work closely with the Video, Camera and Production departments to achieve high quality on air presentation looks

• Continuously examine performance of our internal network systems, identify and acting immediately on inconsistencies to provide solutions to fulfill requirements and provide opportunities for continuous improvement

• Maximize utilization of available resources for the ever-growing requirements of Rogers Sports and Media market leading content offerings, and liaise with management and engineering on all technical maintenance and repair related issues

What you will bring…

• Knowledge of lighting theory (lighting principles, photometrics, exposure, color theory, lighting equipment, and electrical theory).

• Specific knowledge of camera operation, video-matrix setup, waveform/vectorscope alignment.

• Working knowledge of electrical theory, systems, repair, and maintenance.

• Specific knowledge and practical experience of computerized dimming boards, programmable lighting equipment, dmx/IP universes and distribution systems.

• Proficiency in the following computer programs: Windows (all versions), Microsoft Office, networking, AutoCad, Paintshop (or equivalent).

• A natural curiosity and drive to win

• A care for people and the world around them

• An aptitude for working with others and thinking of the team first

• A passion for sports, content and broadcasting

• Strong analytical and technical skills/knowledge of various broadcast control systems and peripherals.

• A multi-tasker who works in a fast paced, deadline driven environment

Schedule: Part time
Shift: Variable
Length of Contract: No Selection
Work Location: 1 Mount Pleasant (083), Toronto, ON
Travel Requirements: None
Posting Category/Function: Broadcasting & TV Operations
Requisition ID: 288689