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Position Summary:
Under the direction of the immediate supervisor the Senior Varsity Broadcaster will be responsible for the call of a wide variety of McGill varsity sports, either play-by-play or colour, on games streamed on the McGill Sports Network.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Liaise with coaches throughout the season regarding their teams
- Research and prepare scripts for commentary during games
- Ability to interview student-athletes post-game (same for coaches)
- Ability to troubleshoot light technical issues during games
- Mentor new team members, and broadcasters who do not have much experience
Please note that standard hours are generally from 5:30 - 11:00 p.m. and that the vast majority of varsity games occur between Thursday and Sunday.
Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities
- Minimum two years experience in the broadcasting field
- Keen interest in multiple sports is an asset
- Availability to work a varied schedule, including weekends
- Ability to establish priorities and multi-task
- Strong understanding of MS Office applications
- 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
(AMUSE B) $20.00
Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:
4 (Part time)
2025-08-01
2026-03-31
2025-07-03
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.
