Digital Communication Intern
Top Benefits
About the role
Applicants must be a current McGill student and based in Montreal year-round (apart from vacations). Students from all faculties are welcome to apply.
POSITION
Digital Communication Intern (Communications Assistant C)
CONTEXT
The mission of the McGill Office of Sustainability (MOOS) is to create a culture of sustainability at McGill. We aim to identify, connect, and enhance efforts to incorporate principles of sustainability (environmental, social, and economic) into all areas of the University. MOOS provides the institutional memory and knowledge, the network of partnerships, the framework for sustainability at McGill (Climate & Sustainability Strategy), and the seed funding (Sustainability Projects Fund) to facilitate the sustainability efforts of students, faculty, and staff.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
- A passionate work environment with a dynamic, supportive, and caring team
- Personal and professional growth through the careful setting of your own goals
- To build a portfolio of professional-quality social media marketing materials
- Meaningful work that will contribute to the growth of McGill’s sustainability movement
- Being able to be, first and foremost, a student
DUTIES
- Under the supervision of the Communications Officer, the Digital Communication Intern will help manage the MOOS digital channels (social media, website, newsletter). This includes:
- Creating, scheduling and managing content across MOOS social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and X
- Updating and maintaining website and newsletter content to ensure accuracy and engagement
- Creating content to promote sustainability programs/projects at McGill and educate our audiences about sustainability topics
- Producing short videos and reels about sustainability initiatives on campus and how to get involved
- Photographing sustainability initiatives and events to use in communications materials
- Attending and covering sustainability related events, sharing content live on social media where appropriate
- Ensuring content is published on time according to the monthly content calendar
- Building and engaging with MOOS’ online communities through interactive content and audience interaction
- Building relationships with other McGill social media account managers to cross-share content and expand our reach
- Track key performance metrics (reach, engagement, growth) and adjust content strategies accordingly
- Collaborating with the Graphic Design Intern to create illustrated, text-based posts
- Pitching content ideas and assisting in the development of monthly content calendars
QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated experience creating and managing content for social media channels (e.g. Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, X).
- Demonstrated photography experience in varied lighting conditions
- Strong written communication skills, with experience writing for social media
- Working knowledge of social media platforms (e.g. Instagram, LinkedIn) features and familiarity with social media trends
- Working knowledge of social media management platforms (e.g. Hootsuite, Loomly)
- Demonstrated knowledge of digital accessibility best-practices
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Reliable, with strong organizational and time management skills
- Interest in social media marketing, and environmental and social sustainability
- Experience managing and updating website and newsletter content in a Content Management System is an asset (e.g., McGill’s Website Management System).
- Experience producing and editing videos (e.g. social media reels) is an asset.
- Knowledge of sustainability initiatives and groups at McGill is an asset
- Knowledge of French is an asset
HOURS: 6 to 10 hours a week, from October 2025 through October 2026 (with possibility to extend).
REMUNERATION: $16.66 per hour + 4% vacation pay and compensation for legal holidays.
SUPERVISOR: Chloe Hedley, Communications Officer
PLANNED STARTING DATE (flexible): October 1, 2025
HOW TO APPLY: Please apply through the Workday portal - submitting a PDF of your C.V., a cover letter, and links to three examples of social media content you have created (including at least one video, as well as photos you have taken and captions you have written).
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Chloe Hedley, Communications Officer, chloe.hedley@mcgill.ca. See also: Website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube
The McGill Office of Sustainability (MOOS) values the contributions that individuals who identify as members of marginalized communities bring to our organization, and encourages women, Indigenous people, people of colour, people identifying as LGBTTQI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirited, queer, intersex), members of ethnic minorities, immigrants, and people with disabilities to apply. Please indicate if you consider yourself to be a member of one of these groups and would like to be considered as such for the purpose of this hiring process.
Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # 4 on a scale of 0-4 .
For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here .
Minimum Education and Experience: High School Diploma 2 Years Related Experience
Hourly Salary: (AMUSE C) $16.66
Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week: 10 (Part time)
Position Start Date: 2025-10-01
Position End Date: 2026-09-30
Deadline to Apply: 2025-09-12This 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.
Digital Communication Intern
Top Benefits
About the role
Applicants must be a current McGill student and based in Montreal year-round (apart from vacations). Students from all faculties are welcome to apply.
POSITION
Digital Communication Intern (Communications Assistant C)
CONTEXT
The mission of the McGill Office of Sustainability (MOOS) is to create a culture of sustainability at McGill. We aim to identify, connect, and enhance efforts to incorporate principles of sustainability (environmental, social, and economic) into all areas of the University. MOOS provides the institutional memory and knowledge, the network of partnerships, the framework for sustainability at McGill (Climate & Sustainability Strategy), and the seed funding (Sustainability Projects Fund) to facilitate the sustainability efforts of students, faculty, and staff.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
- A passionate work environment with a dynamic, supportive, and caring team
- Personal and professional growth through the careful setting of your own goals
- To build a portfolio of professional-quality social media marketing materials
- Meaningful work that will contribute to the growth of McGill’s sustainability movement
- Being able to be, first and foremost, a student
DUTIES
- Under the supervision of the Communications Officer, the Digital Communication Intern will help manage the MOOS digital channels (social media, website, newsletter). This includes:
- Creating, scheduling and managing content across MOOS social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and X
- Updating and maintaining website and newsletter content to ensure accuracy and engagement
- Creating content to promote sustainability programs/projects at McGill and educate our audiences about sustainability topics
- Producing short videos and reels about sustainability initiatives on campus and how to get involved
- Photographing sustainability initiatives and events to use in communications materials
- Attending and covering sustainability related events, sharing content live on social media where appropriate
- Ensuring content is published on time according to the monthly content calendar
- Building and engaging with MOOS’ online communities through interactive content and audience interaction
- Building relationships with other McGill social media account managers to cross-share content and expand our reach
- Track key performance metrics (reach, engagement, growth) and adjust content strategies accordingly
- Collaborating with the Graphic Design Intern to create illustrated, text-based posts
- Pitching content ideas and assisting in the development of monthly content calendars
QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated experience creating and managing content for social media channels (e.g. Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, X).
- Demonstrated photography experience in varied lighting conditions
- Strong written communication skills, with experience writing for social media
- Working knowledge of social media platforms (e.g. Instagram, LinkedIn) features and familiarity with social media trends
- Working knowledge of social media management platforms (e.g. Hootsuite, Loomly)
- Demonstrated knowledge of digital accessibility best-practices
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Reliable, with strong organizational and time management skills
- Interest in social media marketing, and environmental and social sustainability
- Experience managing and updating website and newsletter content in a Content Management System is an asset (e.g., McGill’s Website Management System).
- Experience producing and editing videos (e.g. social media reels) is an asset.
- Knowledge of sustainability initiatives and groups at McGill is an asset
- Knowledge of French is an asset
HOURS: 6 to 10 hours a week, from October 2025 through October 2026 (with possibility to extend).
REMUNERATION: $16.66 per hour + 4% vacation pay and compensation for legal holidays.
SUPERVISOR: Chloe Hedley, Communications Officer
PLANNED STARTING DATE (flexible): October 1, 2025
HOW TO APPLY: Please apply through the Workday portal - submitting a PDF of your C.V., a cover letter, and links to three examples of social media content you have created (including at least one video, as well as photos you have taken and captions you have written).
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Chloe Hedley, Communications Officer, chloe.hedley@mcgill.ca. See also: Website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube
The McGill Office of Sustainability (MOOS) values the contributions that individuals who identify as members of marginalized communities bring to our organization, and encourages women, Indigenous people, people of colour, people identifying as LGBTTQI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirited, queer, intersex), members of ethnic minorities, immigrants, and people with disabilities to apply. Please indicate if you consider yourself to be a member of one of these groups and would like to be considered as such for the purpose of this hiring process.
Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # 4 on a scale of 0-4 .
For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here .
Minimum Education and Experience: High School Diploma 2 Years Related Experience
Hourly Salary: (AMUSE C) $16.66
Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week: 10 (Part time)
Position Start Date: 2025-10-01
Position End Date: 2026-09-30
Deadline to Apply: 2025-09-12This 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.