CHCH

C.J. (Cal) Millar

President & C.O.O.

Chris Fuoco

VP, Sales & Marketing

Romen Podzyhun is Chairman & CEO of Channel Zero Inc., a company he co-founded in 2000. He is also Corporate Head of News and Drama Programming for Movieola, Silver Screen Classics, REWIND, CHCH, Ouat Media and Channel Zero Studios. He applies his knowledge of film by serving on film festival juries and panels worldwide.

Cal Millar serves as President of Channel Zero Inc., a company he co-founded in 2000.

Mr. Millar holds a graduate degree in Business Administration from the Schulich School of Business and brings 30+ years’ experience in finance and investor relations, business operations and development opportunities to Channel Zero.

Prior to founding Channel Zero, Mr. Millar served as the President of Impact Graffiti Inc – a Toronto-based advertising agency and held senior roles with both private and publicly-traded companies such as Frisco Bay Industries where he served as Vice President and General Manager.

With an internationally-recognized ICD.D. Designation, Mr. Millar is an active member of the board for ThinkTV, Lake of Bays Brewing, and serves as Chair for the Local Independent Television Services Group.

Mr. Millar has also served on numerous For and Not-For-Profit boards, including Holland Bloorview and YMCA.

Chris Fuoco holds the position of Vice-President, Sales and Marketing for Channel Zero, where he is responsible for leading all of the revenue generating aspects for the business.

Prior to joining Channel Zero, Mr. Fuoco was Vice President, Distribution and Account Management at Alliance Atlantis and Canwest. At Alliance Atlantis, Chris successfully negotiated multi-year distribution agreements with Canada's cable, satellite and Telco companies and oversaw the development and execution of strategic marketing programs that drove subscription growth on many of Canada's most watched specialty channels.

Mr. Fuoco has held Marketing roles with prominent companies including Bell ExpressVu, AT&T Canada, and Procter & Gamble, where he has always been involved in sales, marketing, and new business development. Chris was one of the founding members of the Marketing team that launched Bell ExpressVu satellite television in 1997 and grew it to become Canada's largest digital TV provider, surpassing 1 million subscribers, in less than 5 years.

Mr. Fuoco has an HBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business and has attended Executive Leadership programs at Ivey and the Harvard Business School. He lives in Toronto, is an avid kayaking enthusiast, and spends as much time as he can at the rink coaching and playing hockey.

Greg O’Brien

News Director

Jennifer Chen

Head of Studios, VP of Content

Brian Boyle

VP, Operations

Greg O’Brien brings over 30 years of journalism experience to his role as News Director of Channel Zero and CHCH TV. Within those 30 years, 24 have been immersed in the Canadian cable, radio, television, and telecom sectors. At CHCH, he provides ongoing leadership of the region’s most-watched television product, leading the on-air activity of CHCH’s newsroom, and will also be responsible for developing new content streams and focusing on digital audience development for Channel Zero.

O’Brien launched Cartt.ca in May 2005, a digital outlet that quickly became a news leader for the Canadian media industry. Cartt.ca offers needed intelligence geared specifically towards the men and women working in the intertwined industries of cable, radio, television, and telecom in Canada.

A Hamiltonian since 1994, Greg has always admired the tenacious, creative, vibe of the city and has enjoyed exploring Burlington, Oakville, St Catharines, Niagara, Brantford and the surrounding regions.

Jennifer Chen is the Head of Studios, VP of Content managing development and content investment for Channel Zero Studios. She was formerly the VP of Programming for the suite of Channel Zero broadcasting services including acquisitions and original programming for CHCH, Silver Screen Classics and Rewind. She began her Channel Zero career as the General Manager of Ouat Media, managing one of the largest distribution companies specializing in the acquisition, distribution and sales of short form content internationally.

Prior to joining Channel Zero, Jennifer studied cinema at the Sorbonne in Paris before returning to Canada, where she worked in feature film production and produced her own short films. After university, Jennifer spent several years in the account management group at Hewlett Packard; then extended her business acumen to include: sales and festival distribution of films at the CFC (Canadian Film Centre); and, public relations and communications at the Cannes Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival. Jennifer has shared her knowledge of the film industry with audiences at film festivals around the world, consulted on distribution strategies for award-winning shorts, and published papers on the subject.

Brian Boyle serves as Vice President of Operations at Channel Zero Inc. Mr. Boyle is responsible for supervising Channel Zero’s broadcast operations, IT infrastructure and telecommunications services.
Mr. Boyle is in charge of administering the broadcast operations of Channel Zero’s clients which include but are not limited to: REWIND, Silver Screen Classics, AOV, CHCH as well as our World Media lineup of channels. Brian Boyle managed and supervised the construction and renovation of Channel Zero’s new building which dates back to 1910.
Mr. Boyle has been in the broadcast industry for more than 25 years, and has been involved in all aspects of broadcast operation from Master Control to Directing to the designing and building of stations.

Mr. Boyle enjoys the challenge of producing quality television in new and cutting edge ways as technology evolves.

Mr. Boyle was nominated for a Gemini Award in the Best Audio for Band performance category.

Cathy Mewett

Controller

Bruce Cowley

Director, Human Resources

Inga Diev

General Manager, Ouat Media

Cathy Mewett serves as Financial Controller at Channel Zero Inc., where she oversees all accounting and administrative functions at Channel Zero Inc.

Ms. Mewett holds an undergraduate degree in Business Administration and is a Certified Management Accountant. Joining Channel Zero Inc. in 2004, Ms. Mewett brought with her over 15 years of diverse business experience including financial management, human resources, strategic business planning and performance management for small to medium sized firms.

Bruce Cowley serves as the Director of Human Resources for Channel Zero Inc., where he oversees all the HR functions for the Channel Zero group of companies.

As a Certified Human Resources Leader, Mr. Cowley has developed an extensive background in a variety of sectors. With over 25 years of direct management and related leadership experience, Mr. Cowley brings solid business acumen to Channel Zero in the areas of Health & Safety, Employee and Labour Relations, Organizational Learning and Development, Recruitment and Retention, and Policy Development.

Inspired by the people and company culture, Mr. Cowley takes great pleasure in his role supporting the high-performing, creative and successful workforce that drives the Channel Zero group of companies.

Inga Diev serves as the General Manager of Ouat Media, a Toronto-based international sales and distribution company specializing in short films. To date, Ouat Media has represented twelve Academy Award® nominated short films including three winners. In her role, Inga is responsible for the company’s business operations and oversees all film sales and acquisitions.

Prior to joining Ouat Media, Inga spent over a decade working in film production and broadcast programming, most recently, at Sundance Channel Canada.

Inga shares her expertise of the film industry by chairing in festival juries and participating in guest panels around the world, including the Toronto International Film Festival and Cannes Film Festival. For over six years, she has also served on the Board of Canadian Filmmakers’ Distribution Centre, Canada’s foremost non-commercial distributor and resource for independently produced film.

Inga is a graduate of York University (BFA in Film Production) and University of Oxford (MSt in Film Aesthetics).

Sonya Davidson

Director, Programming

Steve Macfarlane

VP, Junction Digital

Scott Barry

Director, Operations

Sonya Davidson serves as the Director of Programming for Channel Zero Inc. She oversees all acquired and original programming for the Channel Zero broadcast services, including CHCH, Silver Screen Classics and Rewind. Since joining Channel Zero, Ms. Davidson has worked in content strategy, original production, compliance and scheduling capacities.

Ms. Davidson is also the Executive Producer for Inside the Story, CHCH’s daily news magazine program that takes an in-depth look at hard-hitting news, entertainment and the stories in between.

Ms. Davidson holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Carleton University and a Business Management certificate from the University of Toronto.

Steve Macfarlane manages Junction Digital Inc., Channel Zero's digital marketing agency. Junction Digital provides a full range of online marketing services to clients including search engine marketing, social media marketing, programmatic advertising and website development. Mr. Macfarlane previously held senior management roles at AutoTrader.ca, Canada's leading online automotive marketplace and Suite 66, a national digital sales agency that represents a variety of well known website publishers, selling their ad inventory to advertising agencies across Canada.

Mr. Macfarlane has worked in the digital advertising industry for over 20 years. His experience includes the launch of Toronto.com at TorStar and the launch of beer.com, the digital marketing team at Labatt Breweries.

Rob Montanaro

Rob began his media journey in Oakville Ontario, graduating from Sheridan College’s Advertising Program. His professional journey starts with the broadcast buying group (BBG) at MediaCom followed by a deep dive into Inventory and Revenue Management at the CBC.

From there he transitioned into print and digital Advertising Sales with the Brantford Expositor, and then into the world of Radio Sales with Standard Radio. Continued growth through the ranks of Astral, eventually Bell Media, saw Rob ascend to the role of Director of National Sales, where he coached and mentored a team of 25 sales professionals and was responsible for delivering National Sales of $225 million per year

Following Bell Media, Rob became the Vice President of Sales at TPS Promotions and Incentives, helping the company chart a new course of product innovation and sales growth with a client list as diverse as Honda, Acura, Toyota, Starbucks, Goodyear, Nestle, and IG Wealth.

Rob describes himself as a passionately experienced media sales leader, a proactive planner and an outgoing, collaborative team-player. Leading and supporting a team of internal sales specialists and external sales partners, he ensures that Channel Zero exceeds its revenue targets on both its established and emerging lines of business.

Careers

Channel Zero is an independent Canadian media company that owns over-the-air channel CHCH-TV and a bouquet of specialty channels including Rewind, Silver Screen Classics, and Halla Bol Kids TV, Canada’s first South Asian HD TV channel. Channel Zero’s digital sales agency Junction Digital offers advertisers marketing solutions on our owned and operated websites, as well as through our trading desk. The film division of Channel Zero features Ouat Media, an Academy Award® winning film sales and distribution company

Our employees are passionate about what they do. With a fair degree of autonomy and independence, they work in a casual, creative and entrepreneurial environment. They are innovators ready to take on new challenges. If you like to work in a collaborative, fast paced, always changing environment where creativity thrives, Channel Zero may have a career opportunity for you.

Thanks for considering Channel Zero and be sure to follow us on LinkedIn to receive updates about our current and future opportunities.

Channel Zero is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in its workforce.

Current Opportunities

Producer - 6 Month Contract

Are you an experienced TV news producer who is passionate about local, provincial, federal and world news and wants to help shape the CHCH News brand while helping lead a talented, hard-working team? We want to hear from you! We have an opening for temporary leave coverage for a full- time news producer anticipated to be up to a six-month contract

We have an opening for temporary leave coverage for a full- time news producer anticipated to be up to a six-month contract

We have a strong commitment to quality news programming across multiple platforms serving the dynamic and rapidly growing regions of Hamilton, Halton and Niagara. We genuinely care about each other and about working in a collaborative environment that allows each of us to bring our best selves to work.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Work with the news director, executive producer, assignment editor, digital lead and other news team members to develop and determine what content will be featured in the newscasts and across all platforms.
Various producing responsibilities will form a regular part of the work, including lining-up newscasts, vetting news content and co-ordinating event coverage.
Write scripts, headlines, intros and all show elements in conjunction with anchors and others, while efficiently and effectively communicating across the newsroom.
Supervise editorial line-up, provide creative direction and assignments to graphics operators and vet graphics, videos, and reporter scripts.
Take the show to air in the control room working with the control room staff, working closely with the director/switcher on the visual presentation.
Follow breaking/developing news. Initiate ideas for stories and coverage, including for the integration of content on-air, online, and through social media.
Other related duties (such as specials and other event programming) as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

Several years of experience as a news producer in a live environment.
Familiarity with the news and newsmakers of Hamilton, Halton and Niagara
In depth knowledge of, and endless curiosity in, all news and current affairs.
Experience with federal and provincial election coverage is an asset.
Proven editorial news judgment with high journalistic standards.
Proven ability to prioritize and meet deadlines of several simultaneous duties, while maintaining focus and composure.
Ability to lead a team and motivate staff.
Superior communication skills.
Creative and progressive writing skills.
A readiness to work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends

Posting Date: Monday November 18, 2024

Application Deadline: Thursday November 28, 2024

Union position in Functional Group DD, Classification Group 7

Quoting CHCH-P-2024-11, please send your resume in confidence to hr@chch.com.

Reporter - 6 Month Contract

Come and play a key role at CHCH News, a multiplatform news organization headlined by Canada’s leading local heritage station, CHCH-TV. We genuinely care about each other and about working in an environment that allows each of us to bring our best selves to work. We have a strong commitment to quality news programming across multiple platforms serving the dynamic and rapidly growing regions of Hamilton, Halton and Niagara. We have an immediate opportunity for a full-time Reporter on a six-month contract..

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Working in concert with our news team, you will prepare, research, write, gather, and present insightful, accurate, and engaging interviews and other content
Appear on our TV news shows to highlight this original content, often live
Identify multimedia storytelling opportunities that will enhance the station’s coverage and deliver content across all platforms
Develop story ideas for inclusion on television and across platforms
Develop and maintain contacts
Other duties as required

Qualifications and Skills:

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
A readiness to work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends
At least three years of news reporting and hosting experience
Practical experience working live in the field
A working knowledge of ENPS would be an asset
Strong interviewing, writing, and editing skills
Possess a demonstrable history of working in various social media platforms
Superior organizational, spelling, and grammar skills
Ability to work in a live broadcast environment
A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

Posting Date: 2024-11-05

Application Deadline: 2024-11-15

Union position in Function Group G.1, Wage Group 5

Please send your resume and demo-reel in confidence to hr@chch.com quoting reference #CHCH-R-2024-11 (No Phone Calls Please)

2190015 Ontario Inc. is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in its workforce.

2190015 Ontario Inc. is a member of the Channel Zero group of companies and along with its subsidiaries, affiliates, and related companies is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in its workforce. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only selected candidates will be contacted. No telephone calls or agencies please.

About CHCH

CHCH-TV started broadcasting in 1954 and is proud to be the news leader for Hamilton and the surrounding Halton and Niagara regions. CHCH produces over 24 hours of original local news programming each week. With a primetime line-up anchored by movies, news magazine shows, and hit dramas, CHCH is available to over 92% of Ontario households and is viewed by millions nationally each week. Millions more see us online on various platforms. CHCH News is produced daily out of its broadcast studio located in Hamilton, Ontario. For more information, please visit chch.com.

Brand Marketing Specialist

Channel Zero Inc. (CHZ) has a full-time opportunity for a Brand Marketing Specialist. We are seeking a strategic and results-driven marketer to connect our brands with their target audiences through marketing campaigns, and to support the achievement of Channel Zero’s revenue goals within the B2B landscape.

The Brand Marketing Specialist position offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining remote work with at least one in-office day each week. Channel Zero has two office locations: 2844 Dundas St. W in Toronto (Junction neighborhood) and 4 Innovation Drive in Dundas, ON (Clappison’s Corners, Hamilton). Access to a vehicle is encouraged.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the Brand Marketing Specialist is responsible for implementing marketing campaigns that drive measurable results for Channel Zero’s roster of brands, including: Channel Zero Corporate, CHCH TV, Rewind, Silver Screen Classics, Ouat Media, Brant Beacon, Channel Zero Studios, & Parrot TV.

This role will assist with Channel Zero’s Marketing Plan and operate in several key areas, both B2B and B2C: Lead Generation; Go-To-Market Campaigns; Event Marketing; and Corporate Branding.

The ideal candidate will possess an understanding of marketing strategies, excellent storytelling abilities, and a track record of developing impactful marketing campaigns that resonate with both consumer and business audiences. You also have to be really good at getting stuff done.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop B2B Lead Generation Strategies for Channel Zero brands

Collaborate with Marketing Manager & Sales VP to ideate and execute tactics for new business development

Design, implement, and optimize marketing tactics across various channels, including email marketing, digital advertising, case studies, pitch decks, LinkedIn content and more

Conduct thorough market analysis to identify trends, competitor positioning, and client needs, using insights to inform marketing strategies

Represent department in meetings with internal brand stakeholders, working with Marketing Manager to develop strategies to solve complex issues

Implement Go-to-Market Campaigns for Channel Zero brands

Collaborate with Marketing colleagues to execute Go-to-Market elements of the Marketing Plan (TV, Digital, Email, Contra & Paid Media, Community Engagement, Affiliate, and Public Relations)

Create clear and concise creative briefs that give clear direction for Creative Services and Editing teams to develop original, cutting-edge video and multimedia advertising

Collaborate with Marketing, Creative Services, Editing and Sales colleagues to leverage these campaigns across the organization – from concept design and through campaign execution, to media placement, optimizing, and reporting

Cross-train to support fellow Marketing colleagues in Promotions & Communications roles

Support Event Marketing for Channel Zero brands

Assist in planning and executing industry and consumer events (TV industry upfronts, Chamber of Commerce & networking events, conferences, product launches)

Consult with internal brand stakeholders on event objectives, budgets and timelines

Develop to-do lists and workback schedules, including event itineraries for all stakeholders

Lead day-of event coordination including set-up, arrival of vendors, staff, guests, rehearsal, event itinerary, and tear-down

Assist with Channel Zero Corporate Branding strategy:

With Marketing Manager, ensure written and visual brand messaging is aligned on all Channel Zero corporate assets, including:

Internal Assets: Business Cards, Stationary, In-Building Signage

External Assets: Pitch Decks, Websites, Email, Social Media

Participate in data/research activity and share recommendations

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

3-5 years of related Marketing experience, preferably within the digital media industry

Strong understanding of B2B marketing strategies, including lead generation and content marketing

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for crafting compelling narratives for business audiences

Strong presentation and negotiating skills, combined with the ability to prioritize, multi-task and work under pressure of deadlines and last minute revisions

Good judgment and resourcefulness to solve problems. Open, flexible and able to take direction

Proficiency in presentation building (PowerPoint, Google Slides, Canva, or equivalent)

Proficiency in digital content publishing (WordPress, Mailchimp, Nativo, LinkedIn & Social Media)

Knowledge of marketing analytics tools (Salesforce, Google Analytics, or equivalent) an asset

Must be able to commute to one of both of our in-office locations and to comply with our corporate work in office policy as it evolves. Access to a personal vehicle is required.

Quoting ref# CHZ-MBS-2024-10, please send your résumé with cover letter and salary expectations, in confidence to: careers@chz.com (no phone calls please)

Channel Zero Inc. is a member of the Channel Zero group of companies and along with its subsidiaries, affiliates, and related companies is dedicated to diversity in its workforce .We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining qualified individuals from typically underrepresented groups; candidates may elect to self identify as a member of a designated group. We want to reflect the diversity of the many communities that we serve, and thus provide a safe and equitable opportunity for all. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only selected candidates will be contacted. No telephone calls or agencies please. If you require accommodations at this or any stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an email to careers@chz.com

About Channel Zero Inc.

Channel Zero is an independent Canadian media company that owns over-the-air channel CHCH-TV and specialty channels Rewind & Silver Screen Classics. Channel Zero’s digital sales agency Junction Digital offers advertisers marketing solutions on our owned and operated websites and social media platforms and beyond, via our trading desk. The film division of Channel Zero features Ouat Media, an Academy Award® winning film sales and distribution company, and Channel Zero Studios, a creative production arm that brings scripted and unscripted projects to life with innovative partnerships. Channel Zero’s head office is located in Toronto. For more information, please visit chz.com.

Technology Operations Supervisor

Are you passionate about news? Looking to innovate? Want to work with a talented, hard-working team? We have an immediate for the position of a full-time Technology Operations Supervisor. CHCH News is a multiplatform organization serving the dynamic and rapidly growing regions of Hamilton, Halton, and Niagara. We genuinely care about our community and about working in an environment that allows each of us to bring our best selves to work.

Are you passionate about news? Looking to innovate? Want to work with a talented, hard-working team? We have an immediate opening for the position of a full-time Technology Operations Supervisor.

CHCH News is a multiplatform organization serving the dynamic and rapidly growing regions of Hamilton, Halton, and Niagara. We genuinely care about our community and about working in an environment that allows each of us to bring our best selves to work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide total cost of ownership and impact analysis for planned upgrades
Oversee the technical infrastructure on a day to day basis
Oversee Transmitter & Maintenance Technician staff workflow
Develop a strong team of technicians through training and effective two-way communication
Strong communication with News programming and News Operation teams and the Senior Management on all issues affecting the technical infrastructure of the Technology Operations department.
Deliver exceptional and quality service to all users of technology
Provide critical problem solving, sound decision making and strategic architectural planning, purchasing and implementation
Maintain excellent communication and relationships with management
Demonstrate sound leadership skills including the ability to motivate and lead others when working under pressure
Mentor and provide feedback to subordinates through informal and formal processes
Effectively troubleshoot and problem solve hardware and software issues for timely resolution
Liaise with outside vendors and technical support in a professional manner
Project manage the planning and implementation of Technology Operations Department projects
Other duties as assigned

Key Qualifications:

Dedication and commitment to quality and exceptional service delivery
A successful five year history of supporting a technical infrastructure and a proven ability to handle day to day needs of a small to medium sized office, supporting both technical and non-technical employees
Excellent problem solving, sound decision making and strategic architectural planning, purchasing and implementation capabilities
Excellent communication, relationship management and reasoning skills
Practical knowledge of Linux (3 + years), Email Servers (3 + years), and VOIP (1 year or more with Asterisk); Server Systems, Desktop Systems, Macs, Switches, Firewalls and Network Attached Storage
Experience in the broadcast industry will be a definite asset

Please send your resume and cover letter in confidence to hr@chch.com quoting Reference# CHCH-TOS-2024-10

2190015 Ontario Inc. (CHCH-TV) is a member of the Channel Zero group of companies and along with its subsidiaries, affiliates, and related companies is dedicated to diversity in its workforce .We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining qualified individuals from typically underrepresented groups; candidates may elect to self identify as a member of a designated group. We want to reflect the diversity of the many communities that we serve, and thus provide a safe and equitable opportunity for all. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only selected candidates will be contacted. No telephone calls or agencies please. If you require accommodations at this or any stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an email to careers@chz.com

About CHCH

Events Crew Member

Are you outgoing and do you have the “gift of gab”? Are you passionate about TV and media? And do you call the Hamilton region home? If so, Channel Zero Inc has immediate openings for the position of Events Crew Member to represent our iconic brand throughout the Hamilton, Halton and Niagara regions in 2024.

Are you outgoing and do you have the “gift of gab”? Are you passionate about TV and media? And do you call the Hamilton region home? If so, Channel Zero Inc has immediate openings for the position of Events Crew Member to represent our iconic brand throughout the Hamilton, Halton and Niagara regions in 2024.

Successful candidates will be responsible for representing Channel Zero brands including CHCH TV, Rewind, Silver Screen Classics, Brant Beacon and more, with special promotions and live on-location broadcasts, interacting with the general public to create positive and lasting impressions. Events will be based mostly in the Hamilton, Halton (Burlington, Oakville, Milton) and Niagara regions, with occasional GTA events as required. Hours will be primarily weekends with the possibility of weekday and evening work as well. A valid G-class driver’s license is required.

Channel Zero is an independent, multiplatform media organization. We genuinely care about our community and about working in an environment that allows each of us to bring our best selves to work.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Create positive, lasting impressions with the general public that reflect well on the CHCH TV and Channel Zero company of brands
Act alongside a team of peers to have fun, contribute equally and support each other while on-site
Carry out specific and measurable company objectives while on location such as sign-ups, giveaways, surveys, and special promotions
Collect and load all necessary equipment as instructed and with care
Set up and tear down all necessary equipment, both light and heavy lifting required
Drive with care and maintain company vehicles (frequently inspect, replenish gas, keep clean)
Measure success and provide feedback and suggestions
Actively keep up-to-date with CHCH TV and the Channel Zero company of brands
Work a minimum of two shifts per month, primarily weekends, with the possibility of weekdays and evenings

Qualifications and Skills:

Self-motivated, accountable, innovative, punctual and reliable
Able to strike up a conversation and relate to people of all ages
Able to problem solve and deal with adversity
Demonstrate initiative and leadership, able to work unsupervised and as part of a team
Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
Unafraid of physical work on-foot (standing, lifting, long periods of activity)
Valid G-class driver’s license, with a clean driving record
Familiar with Hamilton and the surrounding region
Weekend and weeknight availability
Knowledge and passion for TV and movies, and a willingness to embrace new ideas

Posting Date: July 12, 2024

Please send your resume in confidence to careers@chz.com quoting reference # CHZ-EC-C-2024-07

(No Phone Calls Please)

Channel Zero Inc. is a member of the Channel Zero group of companies and along with its subsidiaries, affiliates, and related companies is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in its workforce. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only selected candidates will be contacted. No telephone calls or agencies please. If you require any accommodations at this or any stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an email to careers@chz.com

About Channel Zero

Channel Zero is an independent Canadian media company that owns over-the-air channel CHCH-TV and specialty channels Rewind & Silver Screen Classics. Channel Zero’s digital sales agency Junction Digital offers advertisers marketing solutions on our owned and operated websites and social media platforms and beyond, via our trading desk. The film division of Channel Zero features Ouat Media, an Academy Award® winning film sales and distribution company, and Channel Zero Studios, a creative production arm that brings scripted and unscripted projects to life with innovative partnerships. Channel Zero’s head office is located in Toronto. For more information, please visit chz.com.

Broadcast Technician

Do you want to be part of a team that is working on new and emerging technologies? Do you have video experience as well as a passion for the technical aspects of Television? The Television landscape is changing with much more reliance on IT technology. This field is changing and we are looking for someone who wants to change and grow with it. Our team is collaborative and focused on our goals. If this sounds like a place where you can thrive we would love to hear from you. This is a full-time position where shifts are generally days but may include occasional evenings, nights and on-call.

This is a full-time position where shifts are generally days but may include occasional evenings, nights and on-call.

Key Responsibilities:

Set up and troubleshoot satellite transmissions, multiplexed signals and automation system operations for multiple broadcast streams and High-Definition channels
Effectively communicate with manager, master control operators, vendors, clients and management on all issues affecting the transmission of channels
Troubleshoot and maintain various Broadcast servers, computer servers, and Non-linear editing systems used in Digital media workflows
Troubleshoot and repair of traditional broadcast equipment such as video, master control switchers, routing switchers, and supporting infrastructure
Assist in the installation and commissioning of new facilities and/or addition or modification of existing facilities
Keep manager informed on all repairs and maintenance issues or other matters affecting operations
Update and maintain drawings and create new ones for assigned projects
Perform routine and preventive maintenance of computer systems and networks
Provide support of Master Control operations
Other duties as assigned

Key Qualifications:

Broadcast Engineering Diploma/Degree or relevant experience in a broadcast engineering capacity
Ability to work under pressure, make sound decisions and find effective solutions
Competent technical ability to perform basic troubleshooting of both standard and high definition broadcast video/audio signals, with sound understanding of a variety of automation systems and video path flow
Ability to work with multiple platforms (Linux, Windows 64-bit systems and Mac OSX) troubleshoot issues and test updates
Excellent multitasking skills and great attention to detail
Excellent analytical skills and ability to problem solve
Willing and enthusiastic about learning new technologies
Must work well in a team environment at the same time work well under minimal supervision

Please send your résumé and cover letter in confidence to careers@chz.com quoting reference BT-2023-01

Applicants who do not meet all the posted qualifications may, upon the company’s sole discretion, be considered to fill a vacancy on an underfill basis.

About Channel Zero Inc.

Channel Zero is an independent Canadian media company that owns over-the-air channel CHCH-TV and specialty channels Rewind & Silver Screen Classics. Channel Zero’s digital sales agency Junction Digital offers advertisers marketing solutions on our owned and operated websites and social media platforms and beyond, via our trading desk. The film division of Channel Zero features Ouat Media, an Academy Award® winning film sales and distribution company, and Channel Zero Studios, a creative production arm that brings scripted and unscripted projects to life with innovative partnerships. Channel Zero’s head office is located in Toronto. For more information, please visit chz.com.