Met Radio, Toronto Metropolitan University’s Campus and Community radio station is hiring a number of student staff positions to join our team for the 2023/2024 academic year. 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. Formerly known as CJRU, our station recently rebranded. You can find more information about our rebrand here.
Digital Editor
Bring your knowledge of web content to the Met Radio team! Our Digital Editor will oversee content on our website, assist us with our podcast feeds and more over the school year.
Duties
- Edit and assist volunteers with online content
- Update podcast feeds and Airtable accounts
- Assist in updating content on iTunes, Spotify or other branded platforms
- Assist in posting content to website and social media
- Check feeds to platforms like RadioPlayer, iHeart and TuneIn
- Create programming at the station
- Specialized skills for this position include: experience in multimedia environment, audio production, proficient user of Database and Spreadsheet applications
Collective Coordinator
This new role at the station will assist in building and maintaining our collective-based programs. This includes providing support for Morning Mixtape, The Intersection, The Final Word, Met 30 and more.
Duties
- Handle pre scheduling and logging of Morning Mixtape
- Assist volunteers creating radio
- Support staff in recruiting for collectives
- Support production of programming for collectives
- Produce on-air programming
- Support fundraising efforts
- Special skills for this position include: a high level of competence in production, outreach skills, ability to teach others new skills
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 academic year and spring from September-May for 12 hours per week at a rate of $17.50 an hour. All staff will be required to work 2 shifts in person (6-8 hours per week) including at least one closing shift.
How to apply:
A complete application will include links to your portfolio or work samples as well as your cover letter and resume. Please format so your cover letter and resume are in one pdf file. Send to elissa@metradio.ca with the subject line Student Jobs.
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 with disabilities. If you need accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Deadline for applications is Wednesday August 30 at 11:59PM. Candidates must be available for video interviews the following week.
