About the role
Please refer to the
How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates)
job aid for instructions on how to apply.
If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).
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
Hourly Salary:
(AMUSE B) $20.00
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:
2025-07-03
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
.
About McGill University
McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. With students coming to McGill from some 150 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country. McGill was founded in 1821 thanks to a generous bequest by James McGill, and since then, we've grown from a small college to a bustling university with three campuses, 11 faculties, some 300 programs of study, and more than 37,500 students. The University also partners with four affiliated teaching hospitals to graduate over 1,000 health care professionals each year.
The goal of McGill University's social media platforms is to strengthen our community, which includes students, faculty, and alumni. The aim is to provide information on events, campus news and promote networking.
McGill University fosters freedom of expression, while valuing respect and collegiality. We encourage respectful dialogue and reserve the right to remove the following: Comments deemed offensive, vulgar or profane; comments off-topic and/or unrelated to posted content; content that infringes on an individual's privacy or copyright.
About the role
Please refer to the
How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates)
job aid for instructions on how to apply.
If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).
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
Hourly Salary:
(AMUSE B) $20.00
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:
2025-07-03
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
.
About McGill University
McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. With students coming to McGill from some 150 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country. McGill was founded in 1821 thanks to a generous bequest by James McGill, and since then, we've grown from a small college to a bustling university with three campuses, 11 faculties, some 300 programs of study, and more than 37,500 students. The University also partners with four affiliated teaching hospitals to graduate over 1,000 health care professionals each year.
The goal of McGill University's social media platforms is to strengthen our community, which includes students, faculty, and alumni. The aim is to provide information on events, campus news and promote networking.
McGill University fosters freedom of expression, while valuing respect and collegiality. We encourage respectful dialogue and reserve the right to remove the following: Comments deemed offensive, vulgar or profane; comments off-topic and/or unrelated to posted content; content that infringes on an individual's privacy or copyright.