Are you an experienced TV news producer who is passionate about local, provincial, federal and world news and wants to help shape the CHCH News brand while helping lead a talented, hard-working team? We want to hear from you!
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.
Pay: $63,668.80-$88,420.80 per year
Work Location: In person
