Coordinating Technician, On Air (T & I) (On-site) (On-call)
Core
Coordinate and execute tasks for on-air programs, ensuring continuity of acquisition, feed, and communication resources for CBC/Radio-Canada networks and external clients.
Role type
Senior broadcast operations technician (on-air coordination)
Builds
Live broadcast feeds, commercial content integration, and program schedules for public service media networks
Domain
Public broadcasting / Broadcast engineering
Required skills
Broadcast signal distribution, VTR and server operation, schedule management, emergency broadcast management, technical troubleshooting, quality control of audio/video/captioning, cue sheet integration
Preferred skills
Knowledge of English, ability to work under pressure, multi-tasking
Technologies
VTRs, audio-video servers, digital delay units, automation systems, broadcast graphics systems
Responsibilities
Insert station IDs, spots, and promos into programs; verify broadcast assets and compliance; screen and approve spots prior to ingestion; manage live broadcast commercial content; check audio/video/captioning signals across distribution systems; set up and operate technical equipment; manage broadcast schedules and correct anomalies; handle emergency news flashes and pre-empt commercials; draft reports on irregularities; complete daily trouble reports and as-run logs; resolve technical failures to maintain service continuity.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
