CHCH

C.J. (Cal) Millar

President & C.O.O.

Chris Fuoco

Executive 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 Executive 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 globally recognized leader in the international sales and distribution of short films since its founding in 2006. To date, Ouat Media has represented 12 Oscar®-nominated titles, including three winners. Ouat Media’s extensive network of licensing partners spans over 100 accounts across six continents. In her role, Inga is responsible for Ouat Media’s business operations and oversees all film sales and acquisitions.

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

Inga regularly shares her expertise by leading workshops, speaking on industry panels, serving on film festival juries, and mentoring emerging talent through initiatives such as the Women in Film & Television – Toronto (WIFT-T) Connect program. For six years, Inga served on the Board of the Canadian Filmmakers’ Distribution Centre (CFMDC), Canada’s leading not-for-profit, non-commercial distributor and resource for independently produced film.

Inga holds degrees from York University (Canada) and the University of Oxford (UK), and recently completed the Executive Leadership in Media Certificate Program with Schulich ExecEd (Canada).

Sonya Davidson

Director, Programming

Scott Barry

Director, Operations

Rob Montanaro

VP, Sales

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.

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

Part-Time Video Journalist

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.

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.

Part-Time Reporter

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.

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.

Help Desk Technician

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.

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.

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).

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.

News Writer

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.

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.

Programming Coordinator

annel 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.

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)

About Channel Zero Inc.

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.

Master Control Operator Part-Time

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

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)

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.