Student Staff at Met Radio
Met Radio, Toronto Metropolitan University’s Campus and Community radio station is hiring two student staff positions to join our team for the winter semester. These part-time positions are ideal for students and are designed to be worked as hybrid positions with some hours in person at the station and some from home.
Social Media Coordinator
Help us get the word out about the great programming we have at Met Radio! Our Social Media Coordinator will manage our social media accounts and assist with outreach in the community.
- Monitor Met Radio’s social media channels and post to them consistently, sharing the work of our volunteers
- Develop and execute social media strategy
- Implement social media engagement strategies with partners
- Design digital campaigns
- Assist in organizing and executing in-person events like tabling
- Create on-air programming
- Specialized skills for this position include: experience with social media campaigns, graphic design and familiarity with community outreach
News Coordinator
Take the lead of our news team and ensure that our award-winning news program airs weekly.
- Recruit and coordinate submissions from volunteers for our weekly news program The Final Word
- Assist in the recording and scheduling of interviews
- Provide feedback to volunteers on their work at the station
- Assist with show production and chase producing as needed
- Log programs and/or assist and oversee volunteers in the process
- Assist the Local Journalist with editing and audio production as needed
- Specialized skills for this position include: high level production skills, sound editorial judgment, ability to teach new skills to volunteers
What we’re looking for in all of our candidates
- Currently enrolled at TMU
- Volunteer or paid experience in a not-for-profit environment
- Strong organizational skills
- A creative approach to community building
- A true team player who can motivate themselves in a remote environment
- Proven ability to set, meet and review goals
- Exceptional communication & outreach skills
- A passion for campus/community radio
Terms:
These are paid positions during the winter semester and spring from January to May for approximately 12-15 hours per week at a rate of $18.75 an hour. All staff will be required to work at least 2 shifts in person (8+ hours per week) including at least one closing shift ending at 7PM.
How to apply:
Please complete the application form.
All applications must include a link to your portfolio or work samples as well as your cover letter and resume. Format so your cover letter and resume are in one pdf file.
If you have any issues applying, please email admin@metradio.ca.
Tip: if you are interested in more than one position, tell us in your cover letter and include why you would be a good fit for those positions.
We strive to build a diverse team and encourage applications from underrepresented groups such as women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, members of the LGTBQ2SI+ community and people living with disabilities. If you need accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
AI use: We do not use AI in the hiring process. We do ask all candidates to disclose their use of AI as part of the application process.
The deadline for applications is Monday, January 12 at 11:59PM. Candidates must be available for video interviews on January 13 and 14.