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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 Reporter .

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the anchor, producer, assignment editor, digital lead and other news team members to develop and determine what stories and content will be featured in the show and across all platforms
• Source and create at least one segment/story per day, write scripts and other show elements in conjunction with the anchor and others, while efficiently and effectively communicating across the newsroom
• Follow breaking/developing trends and trending news
• Initiate ideas for stories and coverage, including for the integration of content on-air, online, and through social media for Trending Now and other news products as required
• Posting segments and highlights to social media

• Develop story ideas for inclusion across platforms

• Take part in the Trending Now podcast
• Monitor wires and social media for news
• Develop story ideas and contacts
• Other related duties (such as specials and other event programming) as assigned 

Qualifications

• Several years of experience as a television news reporter is preferred

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

• Creative and progressive writing skills
• In depth knowledge of, and interest in, all news, current affairs and pop culture
• Proven editorial news judgment with high journalistic standards
• Proficiency in ENPS and VizRT would be considered an asset
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro would be considered an asset
• Superior interviewing, writing, spelling, and grammar skills  

• Possess a demonstrable history of working in various social media platforms  

• A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record  

Posting Date:  June 24 , 2024

Application Deadline:  5:00 pm, July 8, 2024 

Union position in Function Group G.1, Wage Classification Rate 10 

Please send your resume in confidence to hr@chch.com quoting reference # CHCH-R-2024-06

(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.