Video Journalist

Channel Zero Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

CHCH News in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking a part-time Video Journalist to join a fast-paced newsroom. You will gather, shoot, edit, and present engaging stories for broadcast and digital, working weekends and select overnights and weekdays.

The ideal candidate has 6+ months as a video journalist, strong editing skills (Premiere Pro), and a journalism degree, with a track record on social platforms. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Five years experience with live television news reporting and writing preferred
• At least six months of experience as a video journalist
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Live TV reporting

Video journalist

Video editing

Premiere Pro

ENPS

Interviews

Writing

Editing

Education

Journalism degree

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

ENPS

Job description

A re 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 Video Journalist (Part- time) . 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.

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
• Five years experience with live television news reporting and writing preferred*
• At least six months of experience as a video journalist
• Proficiency with video editing software is a must
• Knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro is an asset
• 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: September 4 ,2026

Application Deadline : September 14, 2026

Union position in Function Group G.2 Wage Classification Rate 6 - $28.89 to $40.12/hour

*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. (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.

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 .