About the Job

The Social Media Coordinator will work with the various departments at CKUT to help maintain and grow the station’s online presence across social media and digital platforms. The coordinator will help share the stories, programming, events and community projects that make CKUT what it is, helping reflect the energy of what’s happening both on air and behind the scenes at the station. 

CKUT has been broadcasting on the FM dial for nearly 40 years, supporting grassroots journalism, independent music, experimental sound, and community-driven media. This is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in and passionate about communications, digital media, arts and culture, or community outreach who wants hands-on experience working in independent and community broadcasting. 

This full-time contract position is 35 hours per week for 8 weeks at $20/hour, based at CKUT Studios in Montreal. 

The anticipated start date for this position is July 6, 2026. 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, schedule and publish engaging social media content across CKUT’s platforms
• Create and maintain a social media calendar, highlighting programs, volunteers, events and station projects
• Collaborate with staff and volunteers to source photos, audio, and stories for posts
• Support the design and writing of visuals and captions that align with CKUT’s voice and values
• Track analytics and engagement to help guide content planning 
• Assist with digital campaigns as needed; Funding Drive, Giving Tuesday and other event promotion
• Support email newsletter drafting and coordination with appropriate department coordinators
• Increase visibility and engagement with CKUT’s programming, volunteers and events

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong writing and communication skills
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content creation tools
• Experience using tools such as Canva, Photoshop, InDesign, etc. 
• Experience using social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and Youtube 
• Interest in community radio, local arts and/or independent media
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and collaborate across teams
• Creativity, reliability and enthusiasm for CKUT’s mission
• Bilingualism (Eng/Fr) and familiarity with Montreal’s community and cultural landscape are assets 

Eligibility Requirements 

This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program. To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be between the ages of 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of employment 
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person granted refugee status in Canada 
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number and be legally entitled to work in Canada 

How to Apply 

Please send your resume and cover letter to hiring@ckut.ca with the subject line “Social Media Coordinator Application” 

Please also include a small portfolio or samples of 5-7 relevant works with your application. This could include social media posts, graphic design, photography, writing, video work or other digital and/or social media projects you have worked on. Portfolios should be submitted as zip files, including PNG, PDF or MP4 files. 

The application deadline is Friday June 19, 2026 at midnight. Interviews will take place in the week of June 22-26, 2026. Please note that only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. 

CKUT prioritizes the unique contributions that individuals from marginalized communities bring to our organization, and invites these individuals to apply. We encourage ALL applicants to describe the unique contributions that they, as individuals with diverse experiences, would bring to CKUT in their cover letter or resume. Tell us about yourself and what you think you can bring to the station!

About CKUT: CKUT is a non-profit, campus-community radio station based at McGill University. Since 1987, the station has provided alternative music, news, and spoken word programming to Montreal and beyond, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. CKUT is made up of over 200 volunteers working with a staff of coordinators, not just to make creative and insightful radio programming, but also to manage the station. The station operates on a collective management system that includes volunteers in decision-making. As a campus-community radio station, CKUT’s mandate is to provide an essential service and voice to those in the greater Montreal community whose needs are not met by mainstream commercial media. You can listen online at ckut.ca from anywhere in the world, or tune in around the island of Montreal at 90.3 FM.