Channel Zero is a dynamic and growing broadcasting organization dedicated to delivering top-tier media and entertainment. With 200 employees spread across multiple diverse business units, we operate in a fast-paced, high-energy environment where technology is at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for an experienced, strategic, and hands-on IT Manager to lead our technology operations and support our broadcast and corporate infrastructure.

Position Overview

As the IT Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the IT infrastructure, applications, and support services across all of Channel Zero’s business units. You will bridge the gap between corporate IT needs and specialized broadcast technology, ensuring seamless operations for our 200 employees. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who can manage day-to-day technical operations while driving long-term IT strategy, cybersecurity, and system upgrades.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive health and dental.
• A collaborative, creative, and fast-paced broadcasting environment.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and training.

Key Responsibilities:

IT Leadership & Strategy

• Lead, mentor, and grow the internal IT support team, while managing relationships with external technology vendors.
• Develop and execute an IT roadmap that aligns with the strategic goals of our various business units.
• Manage the annual IT budget, optimizing hardware, software, and licensing costs without sacrificing performance or security.

Infrastructure & Operations

• Oversee the management of our network infrastructure (LAN/WAN, firewalls, switches) to ensure high availability for both corporate users and broadcast operations.
• Manage cloud environments (Google Workspace, GCP, Online Backups, etc) and on-premise servers(Proxmox, Linux and Windows).
• Administration of storage arrays.
• Direct the IT Helpdesk to ensure timely and effective  support for all employees.

Security & Compliance

• Maintain robust cybersecurity policies to protect sensitive company data and broadcasting assets.
• Oversee disaster recovery, data backup protocols, and business continuity planning to ensure zero downtime for critical media operations.
• Ensure IT compliance with relevant industry regulations and data protection standards.

Broadcasting & Business Unit Support

• Partner with the Broadcast Engineering team to support the convergence of traditional broadcast technology and IT networks (IP-based broadcasting).
• Evaluate and deploy software and hardware solutions tailored to the unique needs of production, sales, marketing, and operations departments.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive IT experience, with at least 2 years in an IT management or leadership role.
• Industry Knowledge: Previous experience in the broadcasting, media, or entertainment industry is highly preferred.
• Operational Knowledge:
  • Strong knowledge of networking concepts (VLANs, VPNs, routing, switching) and firewall administration.
  • Proficiency in administering Google Workspace and Active Directory
  • Experience with high-capacity storage solutions (SAN/NAS) and media workflows.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders across different business units. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven media environment

We are now accepting applications for a Full-time Morning Live Reporter position scheduled regularly Monday-Friday which starts at 3:30 a.m.

The successful candidate has a hunger to be in the field to report on local news and can write on a deadline. As a member of the on-air team, our Morning Live news reporter will work closely with the co-anchors and show producers to produce multiple daily news segments and be the first to inform our viewers about what’s happening in their community.

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

• Be able to engage on air with our co-anchors and other on-air talent in impromptu discussions

• Maintain deep knowledge of local and national news, Canadian/International politics, business, sports and entertainment

• Regularly make social media posts about the stories on Morning Live

• 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

• Three years experience of news reporting and hosting as an on-air news reporter in a medium/large television market preferred 

• Practical experience working live in the field

• Strong interviewing, writing, and editing skills

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

• Superior organizational, spelling, and grammar skills  

• Readiness to work various shifts as required  

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

• Ability to work in a live broadcast environment

• A working knowledge of ENPS would be an asset

• A working knowledge of VizRT would be an asset

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

Posting Date: 2026-06-04

Application Deadline: 2026-06-14

Union position in Function Group G.1, Wage Group 5

Please submit your application online at the following URL:

https://easyapply.co/job/morning-live-news-reporter-chch

Reference #CHCH-R-2026-06

Applicants who do not meet all the posted qualifications may, upon the company’s sole discretion, be considered to fill a vacancy on an underfill basis as per the collective agreement section 12.9.4.

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. 

We have an opening for a full time news producer on a 6 to 12 month contract.

We have a strong commitment to quality news programming across multiple platforms serving the dynamic and rapidly growing regions of Hamilton, Halton and Niagara. We genuinely care about each other and about working in a collaborative environment that allows each of us to bring our best selves to work.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the news director, executive producer, assignment editor, digital lead and other news team members to develop and determine what content will be featured in the newscasts and across all platforms.

• Various producing responsibilities will form a regular part of the work, including lining-up newscasts, vetting news content and co-ordinating event coverage.

• Write scripts, headlines, intros and all show elements in conjunction with anchors and others, while efficiently and effectively communicating across the newsroom.

• Supervise editorial line-up, provide creative direction and assignments to graphics operators and vet graphics, videos, and reporter scripts.

• Take the show to air in the control room working with the control room staff, working closely with the director/switcher on the visual presentation.

• Follow breaking/developing news. Initiate ideas for stories and coverage, including for the integration of content on-air, online, and through social media.

• Other related duties (such as specials and other event programming) as assigned.  

Qualifications

• Several years of experience as a news producer in a live environment.

• Familiarity with the news and newsmakers of Hamilton, Halton and Niagara

• In depth knowledge of, and endless curiosity in, all news and current affairs.

• Experience with federal and provincial election coverage is an asset. 

• Proven editorial news judgment with high journalistic standards.

• Proven ability to prioritize and meet deadlines of several simultaneous duties, while maintaining focus and composure.

• Ability to lead a team and motivate staff.

• Superior communication skills.

• Creative and progressive writing skills.

• A readiness to work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends

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

Union position in Function Group DD, Wage Classification Rate 7

Please submit your resume online at the following URL: https://easyapply.co/job/producer-chch-tv-1

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.