As the Production Intern, you will work closely with the CKUT staff and volunteers to support studio operations, live broadcasts, digital production, and audio archiving, while learning how the station’s technical and broadcast systems function behind the scenes.

Application Deadline: 9AM, EST February 9, 2026

• $20/hour for 12 hours per week
• One year contract
• Anticipated job start date: March 2, 2026
• Interviews with selected candidates will be conducted between February 17-21, 2026

CKUT 90.3 FM is a non-profit, grassroots campus-community radio station affiliated with McGill University and based in Tiohtià:ke/Montreal. Broadcasting 24/7 on FM and online, CKUT supports hundreds of volunteers, artists, journalists and community members in producing independent, free-form radio. Since 1987, CKUT has provided a vital platform for alternative media, community storytelling and experimental sound– prioritizing voices historically underrepresented in mainstream media.

The Elliot Family Production Internship is a paid, year-long, hands-on learning opportunity embedded in the daily production life of the station. This junior role is ideal for someone eager to gain practical experience in radio production, broadcast technology, and community based media. The intern will receive ongoing mentorship while supporting CKUT’s production department, volunteers and audio projects.

Job Description:

The Production Intern will be part of the daily life and production cycle of CKUT — Radio McGill. This is a hands-on learning position that combines technical broadcast training, mentorship and direct support for CKUT’s volunteer base and community. The intern will gain experience in studio production, digital editing and audio archiving while also developing teaching and facilitation skills by training others. In addition to this, this intern will also be exposed to CKUT — Radio McGill’s technical infrastructure. Everything from troubleshooting studio equipment to learning about basic IT systems that support our broadcast and web presence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learn about and assist in the various technical systems at CKUT — Radio McGill, both in the audio world and in the IT (information technology) world.
• Troubleshoot basic daily broadcast issues in studios and on digital systems
• Train volunteers to use studios and portable recording equipment and other production tools
• Train volunteers to record and edit digital audio for CKUT — Radio McGill projects
• Support day-to-day production needs, including live broadcasts, podcast uploads, and remote recordings

Training and skills to be learned:

• Broadcast and Studio Production: Running soundboards, managing live shows and maintaining broadcast flow Audio
• Editing & Mixing: Using industry-standard tools to produce clean, organized and professional audio.
• Field Recording: Capturing community events, live performances and interviews outside of the studio
• Archiving: Organizing, preserving and maintaining an extensive audio archive
• Project Development: Supporting special projects like documentaries

Learning Outcomes:

Over the year they spend with us at CKUT — Radio McGill the intern will:

• Be given the rare opportunity to contribute behind-the-scenes to a large-scale community project, gaining experience in broadcast production, studio production, digital audio recording/editing, technical website systems, and FM radio technology.
• Learn basic IT (information technology) and technical broadcast skills and systems management that keep a station going on a day-to-day basis.
• Meet monthly with CKUT — Radio McGill’s collective management team for check-ins and mentorship, while also playing an active role in the daily operations of the station.
• Contribute their perspectives to the station’s long-term visioning, particularly in the areas related to broadcasting, studio use, studio and equipment upgrades, training procedures, and community audio projects.
• Build strong connections with hundreds of volunteers and artists, collaborating each week on creative audio and community projects.

Application Instructions:

Please submit a resumé and cover letter outlining your interest in the Elliot Family Production Internship to hiring@ckut.ca with the subject line: “Elliot Family Production Internship.” We would love to hear about why CKUT interests you as a place to work and what you think you and your life experiences can bring to the unique environment that is CKUT. We are looking for people who have demonstrated hands-on involvement in collaborative projects and we encourage applicants to reference non-professional experience in creative projects. Making stuff with your friends is totally valid experience. Please indicate if you speak French fluently/comfortably.

We ask that you also please send examples of audio or technical work that you are the primary creator or producer of. This can include personal or non-professional work and projects. Please send only streamable links (no attachments). We are not interested in and will not consider works created with or using AI or other generative tools. If audio examples are not available, feel free to share other relevant creative or technical projects that reflect your interests in audio and production. Be as creative or unorthodox as you like.

Accessibility & Equity

CKUT prioritizes the unique contributions that individuals from marginalized communities bring to our organization, and encourages applications from individuals in these communities. Applicants are welcome to describe how their lived experiences and perspectives would contribute to CKUT in their application.

This role involves hands-on technical work in radio studios and extended use of computers and audio equipment. CKUT’s offices are located up one flight of 14 stairs and are not currently wheelchair accessible. Reasonable accommodations will be discussed wherever possible, and applicants are encouraged to reach out with accessibility questions or needs. The intern will be required to work the majority of their hours in person at CKUT (3647 University Street, Montreal), with some flexibility depending on production and training needs.

About David A. Elliot & The Elliot Family

The Elliot Family Production Internship is made possible through the generous support of David A. Elliot, A CKUT – Radio McGill alumnus and long-time supporter of broadcast. Inspired by his own experiences at the station, David established this multi-year gift to ensure future generations have access to sustained, paid, hands-on training in broadcast production and technology within a community-driven media environment.

This internship reflects a shared belief in the importance of mentorship, technical skills-building, and knowledge sharing in keeping community radio vibrant, accessible and rooted in collaboration.