The Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology (FCAT) invites applications for the following positions:

Positions available:

1. FCAT Alumni Podcast Series Host, School of Communication 
2. FCAT Alumni Podcast Series Host, School of Interactive Arts & Technology 
3. FCAT Alumni Podcast Series Host, School for the Contemporary Arts 
4. FCAT Alumni Podcast Series Host, Publishing Program & Master of Digital Media Program

Description:

FCAT is seeking enthusiastic students to host episodes for Season 3 of the FCAT After School Podcast. The Student Assistants (SA) will work in consultation with a Podcast Producer and FCAT communications staff to host podcast episodes exploring inspiring and interesting stories of alumni from our School of Communication, School for the Contemporary Arts, School of Interactive Arts and Technology, Publishing Program, and Master of Digital Media program. The podcast series will be released during the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 terms.

The goal of the podcast series is to showcase FCAT alumni and inspire current students and recent graduates by identifying potential career paths. Another goal is to demonstrate future career options for prospective students of our programs.

Podcast content will be determined by the SA in collaboration with the Podcast Producer and FCAT communications team. The SA will participate in developing the podcast episode script and interview alumni guests.

The SAs will be supervised by Tessa Perkins Deneault (FCAT Communications Manager) and the Podcast Producer.

Administrative support will be provided by SFU’s Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology (FCAT).

Location: SFU Burnaby and Remote.

Duration: Approximately October 16, 2023 – April 19, 2024

Hours: Approximately 7 hours per week or 80 hours per semester; will fluctuate

Rate of Pay: $27/hour.

Principle Duties:

• Report to Tessa Perkins Deneault.
• Attend remote or in-person meetings with Podcast Producer on a regular basis, date and time of the meetings will be determined around SA availability. 
• Collaborate with Podcast Producer and FCAT Communications Team to identify alumni interviewees. 
• Participate in drafting script for podcast. 
• Schedule interview and host one podcast episode per semester featuring an FCAT alumnus (interviews may be done in-person or remotely).
• Perform initial edit of podcast episodes.
• Create transcripts and show notes.
• Identify short clips from each episode to be shared for promotional purposes.
• Other duties as appropriate related to episode development, creation, and promotion.
• Submit a weekly timesheet to supervisor noting hours worked and tasks completed.

Qualifications:

• Active in an undergraduate or graduate program within the Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology (FCAT).
• Experience hosting or interviewing subjects.
• Experience in radio or podcasting production preferred.
• Experience with or strong desire to learn how to use audio hardware and software such as podcasting microphones and Audacity.
• Excellent ability to empathize.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable with sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.

Application process:

Send by email to Tessa Perkins Deneault, Manager of Communications and Strategy, Communication, Art and Technology (tcp@sfu.ca):

1. Cover letter indicating which host position you’re applying for and why you are interested in participating in this project. 
2. Curriculum vitae.

Offer letters, contracts and all correspondences will be sent via email.

For information, please contact Tessa Perkins Deneault at tcp@sfu.ca. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.

Closing Date: October 9, 2023.

Simon Fraser University is committed to the principle of equity in employment and offers equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants . In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to people who are eligible for employment in Canada at the time of application . Salary and conditions are determined by the TSSU Collective Bargaining agreement . Information collected on application documents is obtained under the authority of the University Act (R.S.B., c.468, s.27 (4)(a), applicable federal and provincial employment regulations and requirements and the University policy, Collection of Personal Information, (1.10.5). The information collected is directly related to and needed by the University to process applications for teaching positions and for offers of employment to qualified applicants. The information will be used by the Chair of the Department, or designate, to conclude sessional teaching appointments. If you have any questions about the collection and use of information provided by you, please contact the Director of Administration, Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology. If you have questions about Freedom of Information, contact the Information and Privacy Officer.

The Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology is seeking enthusiastic students to create content for our social media channels. The Ambassador’s work will help to support student engagement and recruitment within their school. The Social Media Ambassador will report to the communications staff in their school and FCAT’s Manager, Communications & Strategy.

Contract dates:

Fall term: October 16 – December 15, 2023 (with possibility of extension in spring term: January 15 – April 12, 2024)

Hours: Estimated 2-3 hours per week

Compensation: Fall term $300; Spring term $450

Positions available

• CMNS Social Media Ambassador 
• SCA Social Media Ambassador 
• SIAT Social Media Ambassador

Expectations

• Create video content to be shared on TikTok and Instagram Reels 
• A minimum commitment of one video/piece of content per week 
• Conceive, film and produce videos based on original ideas, trends, and content that would be engaging for students 
• Act as the student representative on the school’s TikTok and IG accounts 
• Manage school’s TikTok account, including following other accounts and liking posts 
• Include fellow students in your videos and reach out to student unions to be involved 
• Suggest and implement innovative social media engagement ideas such as Instagram polls or incentives for new followers, and encourage students to tag us, comment on and like the videos. 
• Option to integrate other social media channels into your content – for example, ambassadors will have access to the school’s Spotify account to create playlists that could be shared on the school’s social media channels. These may be based on polls or engagement from the ambassador’s video content. 
• Be available via email, available for an online kickoff meeting and bi-weekly online meetings; and able to visit your school’s main SFU campus to gather video content involving students (CMNS in Burnaby, SIAT in Surrey, and SCA in Vancouver).

 Qualifications

• Current student in the School of Communication, School for the Contemporary Arts, or School of Interactive Arts and Technology 
• Familiar with social media platforms including TikTok and Instagram 
• Familiar with Spotify and enjoy creating new playlists 
• Proficient in short-form video editing 
• Creative self-starter
• Ability to work independently 
• Ability to engage with fellow students and build sense of community on social media 
• Access to smartphone to film videos and create social media posts

To apply

• Email your resume to fcateng@sfu.ca. 
• Include an explanation about why you are interested in the role. 
• Indicate which of the three positions you are applying for (CMNS, SIAT, or SCA). 
• Include examples of relevant social media content you have created, including videos on TikTok and Instagram and playlists on Spotify.

Deadline to apply: October 16, 2023.

Simon Fraser University is committed to the principle of equity in employment and offers equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants . In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to people who are eligible for employment in Canada at the time of application . Salary and conditions are determined by the TSSU Collective Bargaining agreement . Information collected on application documents is obtained under the authority of the University Act (R.S.B., c.468, s.27 (4)(a), applicable federal and provincial employment regulations and requirements and the University policy, Collection of Personal Information, (1.10.5). The information collected is directly related to and needed by the University to process applications for teaching positions and for offers of employment to qualified applicants. The information will be used by the Chair of the Department, or designate, to conclude sessional teaching appointments. If you have any questions about the collection and use of information provided by you, please contact the Director of Administration, Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology. If you have questions about Freedom of Information, contact the Information and Privacy Officer.