Job Description

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Hiring Unit:

Athletics and Recreation - Communications



Position Summary:
Under the direction on the immediate supervisor, the Varsity broadcasters (both play-by-play and colour commentators) for the 2025-2026 varsity season, covering a wide range of McGill varsity sports including basketball, football, hockey, and volleyball.
All broadcast jobs are part-time positions available September - March with the work taking place primarily on weeknights and weekends during the varsity season. The McGill Sports Broadcasting Network streams over 80 events per season.
Responsibilities:writing introductions for pre-game filler undertaking relevant background research interviewing players and coaches pre/post game calling live games with a partner the ability to think creatively and see all potential angles of a story generating ideas for stories, or taking a brief speaking directly to camera working with varsity livestream coordinator to ensure professional production from open to close

Additional A genuine interest in, knowledge of and/or experience of a wide variety of sports is essential in this role. Flexibility with regards to working hours and workdays: standard hours are from 5:30 - 11:00 p.m. with the vast majority of varsity games occur between Thursday and Sunday. Knowledge of French and English. McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing

Minimum Education and Experience:
High School Diploma 1 Year Related Experience
Hourly Salary:
(AMUSE B) $16.35
Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:
4 (Part time)
Position Start Date:
2025-08-01
Position End Date:
2026-03-31
Deadline to Apply:
2025-07-17
This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.