Are you ready to be the first to tell people the news each day? To get up early and be a part of the dynamic team at CHCH-TV? We are looking for a creative, energetic, innovative news reporter for our flagship program, Morning Live, one of the leading morning shows in the GTHA and the unquestioned market leader in the Golden Horseshoe. CHCH-TV is one of Canada’s leading local heritage stations with a strong commitment to quality news programming serving the dynamic and rapidly growing regions of Hamilton, Halton and Niagara on multiple platforms.
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.
