Are you a creative, digital-savvy storyteller ready to make an impact? 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 Video Journalist (Part- time  12-month contract).  If you thrive in a fast-paced newsroom and have a passion for storytelling, this role is for you!

CHCH News is the leading news source in the Golden Horseshoe. We serve the dynamic communities of Hamilton, Halton, and Niagara with a commitment to high-quality journalism across TV, digital, and social media. 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: 

• Gather, shoot, edit, and present insightful, accurate, and engaging news stories for broadcast and digital
• Generate local and regional on-air content for our TV shows and for digital platforms
• Shoot video, take photos, and report news as it happens, including live on-air
• Identify multimedia storytelling opportunities while covering events that will enhance the station’s coverage and content across all platforms
• Operate ENG equipment and accessories for news gathering
• Develop story ideas for inclusion in news shows
• Develop and maintain contacts  
• Other duties as required 
• Must be available to work weekends as well as select overnight and weekday shifts

Qualifications and Skills: 

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment 
• At least two years of experience as a video journalist, with live television news experience
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and the ability to use it in a fast-paced environment is a must
• A working knowledge of ENPS would be an asset
• A degree or diploma in journalism or a relevant field is required.  
• 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: July 31 2025

Application Deadline: August 10, 2025 @ 5:00 PM

Union position in Function Group G.2  Wage Classification Rate 6 

Please send your resume and demo-reel in confidence to hr@chch.com quoting reference CHCH-VJ-PT-2025-07

(No Phone Calls Please)

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 

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. 

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Are you a journalist who is passionate about storytelling, values teamwork and is excited to take on new challenges in an ever-changing industry? Come play a key role at CHCH News, an award-winning multiplatform news organization headlined by CHCH-TV in Southern Ontario.
We are now accepting applications for a Part-time Reporter position.

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
● TV newscasts to highlight this original content, often live
● Identify multimedia storytelling opportunities that will enhance the station’s coverage and
deliver content across all platforms
● Reporting on a verity of topics, including business, politics and crime
● Develop story ideas for inclusion on television and across platforms
● Develop and maintain contacts
● Other duties as required

Qualifications and Skills:
● A broadcast journalism diploma or equivalent
● 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: 2025-07-18
Application Deadline: 2025-07-28
Union position in Function Group G.1, Wage Group 5
Please send your resume and demo-reel including examples of news reports with stand ups and live reporting in the field in confidence to hr@chch.com quoting reference #CHCH-R-PT-2025-07
(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.

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Channel Zero Inc. (CHZ) is looking for a competent Help Desk Technician to provide fast and useful technical assistance on computer systems. You will answer queries on basic technical issues and offer advice to solve them.

An excellent Help Desk Technician must have good technical knowledge and be able to communicate effectively to understand the problem and explain its solution. The ideal candidate must be customer-oriented and able to effectively deal with difficult customers in order to create value that will help preserve the company’s reputation and business.

Essential Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for staff seeking technical assistance over the phone or email
• Perform remote troubleshooting through diagnostic techniques and pertinent questions
• Determine the best solution based on the issue and details provided by staff
• Walk the staff member through the problem-solving process
• Direct unresolved issues to the next level of support personnel
• Provide accurate information on IT products or services
• Record events and problems and their resolution in logs
• Follow-up and update customer status and information
• Pass on any feedback or suggestions by customers to the appropriate internal team
• Identify and suggest possible improvements on procedures
• Perform other related duties as assigned 

Qualifications: 

• Proven experience as a help desk technician or other customer support role
• Tech savvy with working knowledge of G Suite, databases and remote control
• Good understanding of computer systems, mobile devices and other tech products
• Ability to diagnose and resolve basic technical issues
• Proficiency in English
• Excellent communication skills
• Customer-oriented and even-tempered

Quoting ref# CHZ-HD-2025-07, please send your résumé with cover letter and rate 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.

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Traffic Coordinator
Channel Zero Inc. (CHZ) has an opportunity for a Full-time Traffic Coordinator position at our Toronto office in The Junction (Keele & Dundas)(Hybrid).

Key Responsibilities:
● Coordinate and apply agency traffic instructions / expedite commercial delivery
● Liaise with agency staff and Sales reps
● Time and fill daily program logs: monitor and move advertiser conflicts
● Adjust formats as per Programming / cue sheets
● Reconcile or-air logs for CRTC and billing purposes
● Process and revise sales bookings
● Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
● Detail oriented and have the ability to work independently and as part of a team
● Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
● Good judgment and resourcefulness to solve problems. Open, flexible and able to take direction
● Experience with Broadview or other Broadcast Traffic / Management software an asset
● Proficiency with Excel and Office software

Quoting ref# CHZ-TC-2025-07, 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 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 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 a bouquet of specialty channels including 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, Ontario. For more information, please visit chz.com.

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Are you passionate about news? Looking to innovate? Want to work with a talented, hard-working team? We have  two immediate openings for the position of part-time News Writer – with opportunities for career growth within our organization to positions such as web content creator, reporter, lineup editor and others. 

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

The following is a short list of the primary functions and does not outline all of the duties and responsibilities for this position: 

∙ research and write news copy for digital and broadcast platforms under tight deadlines

∙ write other content as needed for all platforms 

∙ monitor and post to social media and other news feeds 

∙ monitor live events to stream to our platforms 

∙ monitor wires for stories needed on broadcast or digital platforms 

∙ assist producers, reporters and videographers 

∙ other duties as required 

The ideal candidate must: 

∙ have experience in broadcast and/or CP-style news writing

∙ demonstrate strong spelling and grammar skills 

∙ posses a journalism degree or diploma or equivalent education

∙ be familiar with WordPress 

∙ be familiar with posting to, and interacting on, social media platforms 

∙ be well organized 

∙ have a familiarity with ENPS or other such software would be an asset

∙ be available to work various shifts, especially weekends, evenings and overnights

∙ have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record 

∙ be familiar with the newsmakers and current events of Hamilton, Halton, Niagara, and Brant

Posting Date: 2025-07-09

Application Deadline: 2025-07-19 @ 5:00 PM 

Union position in Function Group EE, Wage Classification Rate 3  

Please send your resume and writing samples in confidence to hr@chch.com 

Quote reference # CHCH-NW-PT-2025-07 (No Phone Calls Please)

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.

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Channel Zero Inc. is looking for an organized, enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated, quick learner who is able to work with minimal supervision to join our dynamic Programming team. The role of the Programming Coordinator is to support the Programming department in the preparation of the programming, acquisitions, and scheduling for all of the Channel Zero services.

Essential Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist and support all programming initiatives for all of the Channel Zero services including: supporting the acquisition processes, collecting deliverable materials, data entry of programming information into various systems  
• Responsible for the creation and reconciliation of on-air programming logs 
• Assist in all programming reports including regulatory and programming usage
• Assist in tracking compliance for all channels
• Create profiles for each program through research and any available program information 
• Assist Audience Relations with programming and scheduling information
• Manage external program guides
• Update network ratings information in coordination with Research team
• Help facilitate delivery of  marketing and sales materials
• Assist with VOD scheduling and tracking of rights
• Responsible for simulcast logs as needed
• Assist the department in creating, soliciting and/or developing projects to help build new business opportunities
• Provide support to the Ouat Media team with content acquisition by serving as the main point of contact for unsolicited short film submissions and assisting with targeted acquisitions, including researching and logging solicited short film submissions.
• Occasional weekend on-call duty
• Administrative duties such as expenses, scheduling and any additional support required
• Other duties as assigned

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess:  

• Knowledge of Broadview scheduling system or other related television programming software, an asset
• Familiarity with the CRTC rules and regulations
• Expertise in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace 
• Experience in film or television scheduling, an asset
• Enthusiasm as a team player yet a self-motivated and a self-directed professional
• Knowledge and passion for film and television 
• Demonstrated attention to detail and research abilities
• Excellent organizational skills and able to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities
• Excellent communication and administrative skills
• A diploma in broadcasting or a related field

Quoting ref# CHZ-PC-2025-06-18, 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.

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Channel Zero Inc. (CHZ) has a career opportunity for a part-time Master Control Operator at our Toronto office in The Junction (Keele & Dundas).

Essential Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor outgoing signals and ensure integrity of all channels
• Prepare, import and maintain schedules to automations
• Make revisions to program schedules as directed by the Programming, Production and/or Traffic Departments
• Load and ensure accuracy of program schedules, and make changes as necessary
• Prepare all programming, commercial and promotional content for air/play-out, including encoding, downloading and transcoding media
• Review, segment and ensure technical quality, accuracy and completeness of all media
• Basic editing tasks using Final Cut Pro
• Setup, receive and record multiple incoming signals (i.e. satellite, fibre, adjacent systems, etc.) 
• Work closely with the Engineering department to ensure the functionality of all equipment and to perform basic equipment maintenance, 
• React promptly to technical issues, and advise appropriate personnel in a timely manner
• Complete daily reports on Master Control operations
• Prepare and maintain VOD content for BDUs
• Perform other related duties as assigned

The ideal candidate will possess:   

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines 
• Excellent multitasking skills and great attention to detail
• Technical ability to perform basic troubleshooting of both standard and high definition broadcast video/audio signals
• Ability to ingest and edit content as well as basic operation of production switcher for live cut-ins
• Ability to work with multiple platforms (Windows 64-bit systems XP, Vista, 7 and Mac OSX, Leopard) and to map drives and use networks
• Willing and enthusiastic about learning new technologies
• Must be able to do shift work including overnights, weekends, and holidays
• Must work well in team environment at the same time work well under minimal supervision
• Relevant experience in a Master Control facility will be a definite asset

Quoting ref# MC-2024-11, 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.

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