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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.
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Channel Zero is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in its workforce.
Current Opportunities
News Videographer
CHCH-TV is one of Canada’s leading local heritage stations serving the dynamic and rapidly growing regions of Hamilton, Halton and Niagara with a strong commitment to quality news programming. We have an immediate opening for the position of a permanent Part-Time News Videographer
CHCH-TV is one of Canada’s leading local heritage stations serving the dynamic and rapidly growing regions of Hamilton, Halton and Niagara with a strong commitment to quality news programming. We have an immediate opening for the position of a permanent Part-Time News Videographer
The following is a paraphrase of the primary functions and does not outline all of the duties and responsibilities for this position:
- Gather, shoot, edit and present insightful, accurate and engaging news stories for broadcast and digital
- Conduct research
- Develop and maintain contacts
- Other duties as required
The ideal candidate must possess:
- At least one year of live television news reporting experience
- A demo reel showing major-market excellence
- Demonstrably strong spelling and grammar skills
- Superior organizational skills
- Readiness to work various shifts as required
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- A broadcast diploma or equivalent
- A valid driver’s licence and a clean driving record
- An enhanced driver’s licence or passport
- A working knowledge of ENPS
Posting date: May 4, 2021
Application Deadline: 5:00 pm, May 18, 2021
Union position in Function Group G.2, Wage Classification Rate 11
Please send your resume and cover letter in confidence to hr@chch.com quoting reference # CHCH-NV-2021-05 (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. CHCH News is produced daily out of its broadcast studio located in Hamilton, Ontario. For more information, please visit chch.com.
Technology Operations Supervisor
Since 1954, CHCH-TV has been one of Canada’s leading local heritage stations, serving the dynamic and rapidly growing regions of Hamilton, Halton and Niagara with a strong commitment to quality news programming. We have an immediate opening for the position of a Full-Time Technology Operations Supervisor. In this non-union position, you will supervise the Technology Operations staff at CHCH and lead an IT centric team that oversees the technical infrastructure of the Hamilton Facility
Since 1954, CHCH-TV has been one of Canada’s leading local heritage stations, serving the dynamic and rapidly growing regions of Hamilton, Halton and Niagara with a strong commitment to quality news programming. We have an immediate opening for the position of a Full-Time Technology Operations Supervisor. In this non-union position, you will supervise the Technology Operations staff at CHCH and lead an IT centric team that oversees the technical infrastructure of the Hamilton Facility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Deliver exceptional and quality service to all users of technology
- Provide total cost of ownership and impact analysis for planned upgrades
- Oversee the technical infrastructure on a day to day basis, utilizing practical knowledge of Server Systems, Desktop Systems, Switches, Firewalls and network attached storage, VOIP Systems, Email Systems, Security systems as well as other systems as required
- 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
- Develop a strong team of technicians through training and effective two-way communication
- Oversee the Hamilton Transmitter & Maintenance Technicians staff schedules and workflow
- 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
- Strong communication with News Programming and News Operations teams and the Senior Management on all issues affecting the technical infrastructure of the Technology Operations Department
- Some travel will be required
- 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-2021-02
21950015 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. CHCH News is produced daily out of its broadcast studio located in Hamilton, Ontario. For more information, please visit chch.com.
Co-operative Education (Co-op) and Internships
Channel Zero supports experiential learning as an opportunity for students to apply their knowledge and skills through hands-on experiences and is pleased to offer a limited number of opportunities for Job Shadowing, Cooperative Education (Secondary school credit based ‘co-op’ programs) and Internships (recognized post-secondary programs). Cooperative Education and Internship opportunities include roles in HR, Accounting, Marketing and Sales (along with the traditional Broadcast roles)
