Senior Broadcast Operator/Service Producer

Our rich history is a big part of who we are.  With historic roots dating back over 135 years, Woodbine is steeped in tradition. We have been the engine that drives the Ontario horse racing industry, creating winning experiences for all our guests.

We are also currently on an amazing 20-year journey to ‘build a city within a city’ and transform the largest privately held land in Toronto into one of Canada’s premiere entertainment destinations.  This journey will unlock the value of approximately 700 acres of land, leading to job creation and the revitalization of our communities, while enhancing our ability to share the thrill of horse-racing and cementing our place as an entertainment powerhouse. 

We also take care of our PEOPLE. Here are some of the things we offer:

 

Our Values & Beliefs

 

| WOW EVERY GUEST | OWN IT! | LISTEN & CONNECT – PEOPLE MATTER | FUEL THE FUN & PASS IT ON | TRUST IN OUR TEAM | #WE CARE | PURSUE YOUR POTENTIAL |BE BOLD| BE ALL IN | 

 

Reporting to the Manager, Live Broadcast Operations, this role is primarily responsible for back-filling the following positions within the Broadcast Dept.: Simulcast Producer; Switcher/TD.  They also act as a producer for any assigned smaller-scale productions (ie streaming) and as the lead graphics operator for all WEG-produced Network Programming.  This position can also be asked to operate in a “relief” capacity for any of the positions listed below and can be responsible for the setup and live operation of broadcast equipment, including any or all of the following: audio mixers and supporting audio equipment; digital video player/recorders (VTR) and supporting equipment; character generators and graphics systems; cameras and supporting camera equipment; Master Control operations equipment and other production equipment for the production of television programming, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness and consistency in delivery of the broadcast product.  This position requires the ability to be available to work at both the Woodbine and Woodbine Mohawk Park locations.

 

·         Lead by example, to exhibit, encourage and motivate WEG’s Values and Beliefs

·         Produce/Direct live-to-air production of either the thoroughbred or standardbred simulcast

·         Prep work of the show rundown and all content assets as required for the live-to-air simulcast production

·         Provide instantaneous direction and guidance with respect to content and operation of broadcast equipment to the crew of the simulcast production

·         Provide instantaneous direction and guidance with respect to the hosts and announcers for the simulcast production

·         Crew Management

 

 

·         Live to air video switching

·         Maintain quality control and operational procedures for all Control room technical setup

·         Backup simulcast producing and directing (both breeds)

·         Ensure proper communication with and amongst crew

·         Complete daily end-of-shift reports detailing technical errors and problems

·         Complete any tasks assigned by the Simulcast Producer

·         Facilitate regular crew meetings, providing an opportunity for crew members to ask questions and discuss issues

·         Backfill in other control room positions on either breed as required

·         Act as the on-site inspector for regulatory towers safety equipment

 

 

·         Operation of audio mixer(s) and equipment as directed by production staff

·         Microphone and audio source setup and operation

·         Intercom operation

·         Music and sound effects playback

·         Monitoring of incoming audio sources and ensuring proper signal quality, signal path and timely routing to air

·         Audio signal patching

·         Crew assistance as required

 

 

·         Operation of digital video recording and playback equipment as directed by production staff

·         Video/audio router operation

·         Intercom operation

·         Timely routing, playback and record of video and audio signals

·         Monitoring of incoming audio and video sources and ensuring proper signal quality and timing

·         Video archive retrieval and storage input, including accurate data entry

·         Operation of LED screen controls for graphics and video playback

·         Crew assistance as required

 

 

·         Lead graphics operator for WEG-produced network broadcasts

·         Operation of character generator and graphics equipment as directed by production staff

·         Accurate data entry, formatting and playback

·         Intercom operation

·         Monitoring and control of manual and automatic on-screen data display systems

·         Graphic and animation input and playback

·         Operation of tripod-mounted and handheld cameras as directed by production staff

·         Operation of big lens cameras with handlebar controls as directed by production staff

·         Framing and composition of shots

·         White balance, focus and iris control to ensure quality of video signal

·         Field patching and cabling

·         Field microphone operation

·         Operation of radio frequency (RF) transmitters, receivers and antennae

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·         Advanced knowledge of television production

·         Advanced knowledge of broadcast equipment operation (specifically graphics)

·         General knowledge of horse racing and how it applies in a broadcast environment

·         General computer skills in a Windows-based software applications environment

·         General organizational skills

·         General verbal and written communication skills

·         Advanced problem solving/trouble shooting skills

·         Ability to work in a high-pressure, face-paced environment

·         Post-secondary diploma or certificate in television production, or equivalent experience, and production experience in a control room and/or field production setting

·         Normal office or control room environment, with little physical discomfort due to temperature, dust, noise and the like (control room positions)

·         Normal outdoor racetrack environment where there may be temperature, weather, noise and crowd to deal with

·         Regular interruptions and multiple demands.

·         Normally requires standing and walking for up to 50% of the time, and occasionally for extended periods of time during special events.

·         Ability to get to both of Woodbine Entertainment’s track locations (Woodbine or Mohawk) at any time

·         Requires concentration and restriction to location during times of specific tasks such as race broadcasts.