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 radio host(s) have a close relationship with the editorial team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Curating content for the paper’s radio show on 93.1 CKCU FM and podcast during the 2026–2027 publishing year;
- Attend weekly editorial team meetings;
- 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;
- Work collaboratively with our partners at CKCU FM;
- Other reasonable duties as required.
Characteristics of a strong applicant include:
- Experience in producing and editing audio;
- Excellent broadcast delivery;
- Experience in interviewing sources;
- Knowledge of journalistic ethics;
Other Important Information
The position requires flexible, part-time work beginning in September 2026 and concluding in April 2027.
Job Type:
Honorarium, $500 each. Paid in two instalments at the end of each semester.
Schedule:
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.
Conflict of interest disclaimer:
According to the Charlatan’s bylaws, no editorial team may be involved with the executive of a political party or involved with organizing events for political parties on campus. Nor shall any editorial team member be a CUSA, GSA, CASG or RRRA councilor or executive member, either during their term or in the year previous to their term. Nor may any member of the editorial team be a member of Carleton University’s Board of Governors or Senate during their time on the editorial team. They must be transparent about their involvement with any organization which would pose a significant conflict of interest.
How to apply
Interested applicants should send a résumé, cover letter and one example of their audio work to the paper’s Editor-in-Chief, Michael McBean, at [email protected] by 11:59 p.m. EST on August 7, 2026. Successful applicants will be contacted for a virtual interview conducted by the Charlatan’s hiring committee.
