Broadcast Operator – Camera

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:

Full Group Benefits Plan

Pension

Paid Vacation

Discounts on Food

Ontario Attractions Discount

Free Parking

Opportunities for Advancement

Social Responsibility Initiatives

 

We need dedicated people to join our cause. Be part of Woodbine Entertainment and get inspired to make work awesome!

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 |

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES, CAMERA:

·         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

  

 JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Knowledge

·         General knowledge of television production

·         General knowledge of broadcast equipment operation

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

 

Skills

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

·         General organizational skills

·         General verbal and written communication skills

·         General problem solving/trouble shooting skills

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

 

Education and Experience

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

 

Working Conditions

·         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.

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

Guided by our Values and Beliefs, Woodbine Entertainment commits to providing an authentic and empowering work experience! Please reach out if you're ready to embrace change and be part of a new breed of experience while working for one of Canada’s certified Great Places to Work!