Elliot Family Production Internship

Hands-on training in community broadcasting, audio production, and technical media skills at CKUT 90.3 FM.

Started in 2026, The Elliot Family Production Internship supports emerging audio producers and broadcasters in gaining real-world experience inside CKUT 90.3 FM, one of Canada’s longest-running campus-community radio stations.

Through technical training, mentorship, and collaborative work with CKUT’s staff and volunteer community, interns develop practical skills in broadcast production, studio operations, field recording and digital audio editing — while contributing to the daily life of our station.

This internship exists thanks to the generous support of Radio McGill (CKUT) alumnus David A. Elliot and the Elliot Family.

About David A. Elliot

David A. Elliot is a distinguished Radio McGill (CKUT) and McGill University alumnus and longtime supporter of community media.

During his time at McGill University, David was deeply involved with Radio McGill, the student radio club and station that would later evolve into CKUT 90.3 FM. His contributions to the station and to student life earned him the McGill Students’ Society Silver Award, recognizing the impact of his work within the campus community.

After graduating, David went on to build a remarkable career in broadcasting. Working with ABC/Disney, he became an accomplished media professional and was awarded two Emmy Awards for his work broadcasting both the Calgary and Los Angeles Olympic Games.

David credits part of his success to the experience and opportunity he found at Radio McGill — a place where he first found and developed his passion for broadcasting and media production.

Through the Elliot Family Production Internship, David is giving back to the station that helped launch his career. His generous gift helps ensure that future generations of students, youth, and community members have the same opportunity to learn the craft of broadcasting, gain technical production skills, and contribute to the vibrant and ever-changing world of community radio.

About the Elliot Family Production Internship

The Elliot Family Production Internship is a hands-on training position that supports CKUT’s production and technical operations while helping to train the next generation of community media makers.

The internship provides a paid professional experience working inside CKUT’s studio and broadcast infrastructure. Interns work closely with staff and volunteers while learning the technical systems that keep a community radio station running smoothly.

Interns contribute to:

Studio production and live broadcast support
Audio editing and digital production workflows
Podcast and online content preparation
Equipment setup for remote broadcast recordings and field recordings
Volunteer training in recording and editing techniques
Technical troubleshooting and studio operations

What Interns Do & Learn

Broadcast & Studio Production – Operating soundboards, supporting live broadcasts, and maintaining broadcast audio systems.

Audio Editing & Digital Production – Editing interviews, music programming, and spoken word content for radio and podcast distribution.

Field Recording – Recording interviews, performances, and community events outside the studio.

Technical Systems & Equipment – Learning the broadcast, recording, and digital systems that support CKUT’s radio and online programming.

Community Media Collaboration – Working with CKUT’s diverse community of DJs, journalists, artists, and volunteers to support creative audio projects.

Through this work, interns gain real-world experience inside a working community radio station, contributing to programming, production, and technical operations while developing skills that support careers in broadcasting and media production.

Current Intern:
Bio & More info coming soon

Why This Internship Matters

Community Radio depends on people who understand both the technical craft of broadcasting and the collaborative spirit of community media.

The Elliot Family Production Internship helps CKUT:

Train new technical leaders
Support volunteer broadcasters
Maintain and improve broadcast infrastructure
Preserve the station’s audio archives
Expand opportunities for emerging media makers

This internship directly strengthens our mission and mandate to provide a platform for voices often excluded or underrepresented in mainstream media.

To learn more about the Elliot Family Production Internship get in touch with Em – funding@ckut.ca