CUTV is hiring for two part-time journalist positions

The basics:

We’re hiring a video journalist focused on camera work and assisting with interviews, event coverage and producing. 20 hours/week, $22-26/hour.
We’re ALSO hiring a journalist focused on hosting and script preparation, but also assisting with event coverage and producing. 20 hours/week, $22-26/hour.

Deadline for applications: August 15, 2023

Additional details below.

Video Journalist at CUTV (position #1)

Community University Television—Concordia is hiring a Video Journalist. Reporting to the Executive Director, and collaborating with the Local 514 team, the Video Journalist will facilitate live and recorded coverage of events, recording, but also researching, chasing and assisting with post-production.

The successful applicant will demonstrate experience in some of the following: creating videos, producing journalism, video editing software, and grassroots organizations or social movements in Montreal. A flexible schedule—specifically to accommodate some evening events—is a core part of the role.

The job posting will be open until the position is filled, but applicants are strongly advised to apply by 2pm ET on August 15th, and will ideally be available to start work in late August or early September.

About CUTV

Community University Television (CUTV) is Canada’s oldest student TV station and operates as a non-profit fee-levy organization. CUTV is a hub for independent media production and growing alternative media institutions. The core of CUTV’s mandate is to train and build a network of mutually supportive independent journalists and media producers. Through educational events, workshops, and equipment lending, CUTV aims to connect the community and empower the next generation of journalists. Learn more at www.cutvmontreal.org/

Video Journalist core responsibilities:

Advance-produce segments (prepare research, context, script, questions)
Operate camera during live events or recordings
Assisting with technical production of livestreams (switching, monitoring, directing)
Cover some evening events—1-2 per week
Video editing and preparation of content for different platforms

Qualifications and experience:

Excellent verbal English communication skills
Training in, or experience producing, journalism
Involvement with social movements, labour organizing, or other activism
Proficiency with MacOS, Google Drive and audio and video editing software
Experience in video/audio production
Ability to work autonomously

Assets:

Fluency in spoken and written French, or other languages commonly spoken in Montreal
University degree in journalism, communications, film production, or another related field
Current student or recent graduate of Concordia university

Accessibility disclaimer:

Our office is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. Our office is located on the 4th floor and is only accessible via stairs.

More info:

Compensation $22-26 per hour at 20 hours per week.
This position is covered by CUTV’s group health insurance plan.
This is a one year contract with a four month probationary period that will become a permanent position, albeit contingent on renewed funding.

To Apply:

Please attach your cover letter and resume in a single PDF document and send via email to jobs@cutvmontreal.org and include “VIDEO JOURNALIST” in the subject line.

Journalist and Show Host at CUTV (position #2)

Community University Television—Concordia is hiring a Journalist and Show Host. Reporting to the Executive Director, and collaborating with the Local 514 team, the Journalist and Show Host will prepare scripts, chase and interview guests, but also research, and assist with post-production.

The successful applicant will have an engaging on-screen presence and demonstrate experience in some of the following: conducting interviews, scriptwriting or video production, journalism, and grassroots organizations or social movements in Montreal. The ability to attend some evening events is important to the role.