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Are you ready to take your career to new heights and be a part of a dynamic team at CHCH-TV? We are looking for a creative, energetic, innovative co-anchor* for our flagship program, Morning Live, one of the leading morning shows in the GTHA and the unquestioned market leader in the Golden Horseshoe. CHCH-TV is one of Canada’s leading local heritage stations with a strong commitment to quality news programming serving the dynamic and rapidly growing regions of Hamilton, Halton and Niagara on multiple platforms

We have an immediate opportunity for a Full-Time Morning Live Co-Anchor*

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Present insightful, accurate and engaging local news and sports stories for broadcast and digital
• Report on local news and sports and write on a deadline
• Work closely with the other co-anchor and show producer to develop daily news and sports packs and help lead the newsroom for a popular show heading into its 25th year of production
• Commit to regular social media posts about the stories on Morning Live
• Support the coordination and booking of guests in live show environment
• Develop and maintain News/Sports/entertainment contacts
• Work with producers and writers to chase developing stories before, during and after the show
• Write promos/news flashes for broadcast/smart home devices and social media
• File a full package story when required
• Other duties as required

Qualifications and Skills:

• 5  years’ experience as an on-air news anchor/ host in a medium/large television market
• Provide a demo reel showing major-market excellence
• Have an engaging, energetic on-air style suited to morning news audiences
• Be able to engage on air with your co-host and other on-air talent in impromptu discussions
• Have proven ability to lead live breaking news coverage
• Have superior broadcast writing, interpersonal and communication skills
• A broadcast journalism diploma/degree or equivalent
• Have knowledge of Canadian/International politics, sports, business, national and local news
• A teamwork-focused attitude
• A keen interest in the local newsmakers and sports leaders in the Hamilton, Halton and Niagara regions
• A working knowledge of ENPS
• A valid driver’s licence and a clean driving record
• Have a valid passport or nexus card or the ability to obtain
• Be able to work scheduled 3:30am-11:30am shifts, Monday through Friday and readiness to work various shifts as required

Posting Date:  January 13, 2025

Application Deadline:  January 23, 2025

Quoting CHCH-R- 2025-01, please send your resume and demo reel in confidence to hr@chch.com

Union position is nominally in Functional Group G.2, Classification Group 5

* This position will be filled as a Reporter or Video Journalist and is eligible for premiums for “live” Anchoring

2190015 Ontario 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 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. CHCH News is produced daily out of its broadcast studio located in Hamilton, Ontario. For more information, please visit chch.com.