Who are we?
The Charlatan is Carleton University’s independent newspaper. Run by students for students, the paper has been providing the Carleton community with news and entertainment for more than 75 years.
Job Description: Radio Host
The Charlatan Radio Host is a creative honorarium position. The radio host(s) have a close relationship with the editorial staff. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Curating content for the paper’s weekly radio show on 93.1 CKCU FM or podcast during the 2023-244 publishing year;
- Arranging on-air interviews and segments as needed;
- Co-ordinating with section editors for audio content as necessary;
- Meeting all deadlines set by the editor-in-chief;
- Other reasonable duties as required.
Characteristics of a strong applicant include:
- Experience in producing and editing audio;
- Experience in interviewing sources;
- Knowledge of journalistic ethics;
- Creative;
- Organized;
- Resourceful;
- Collaborative;
- Positive attitude.
Other Important Information
This position will start in September
Job Type:
- Honorarium, $500 each. Paid in two installments at the end of each semester.
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday, flexible hours
Experience:
- At least one (1) year experience in audio production and editing (preferred)
- At least one (1) year of involvement in the Carleton community (preferred)
Location:
- Ottawa, Ont.
How to apply
Interested applicants should send a résumé and cover letter to the paper’s Editor-in-Chief, Natasha Baldin, at editor.charlatan@gmail.com by 11:59 p.m. EST on August 16, 2024. Successful applicants will be contacted for a virtual interview.
