Communications Assistant C

McGill University • Montreal, QC

2d

About The Position

The Faculty of Science at McGill University aims to be a leader in scientific discovery and in finding solutions critical to economic and human development, including key questions in the environmental sciences, new materials, and new technologies. We’re looking for a communications intern to join our team and help us share the stories of the Faculty of Science. What you can expect:
An open and collaborative work environment with a supportive, flexible team
Professional growth through the careful setting of your own goals
To build a portfolio of professional science communications content
An internship that allows you to be, first and foremost, a student

Requirements

• Excellent written communication
• Demonstrated experience producing and editing videos for social media, including Instagram Reels
• Demonstrated video and photography experience in varied lighting and sound conditions
• Reliable, with strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Familiarity with social media tools and platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Hootsuite, Envoke, etc.)
• Knowledge of French and English
• High School Diploma with two years of relevant experience in the field of work
• Must be authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec
• English communication both verbally and in writing at level # 4(qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.

Nice To Haves

• Graphic design experience and familiarity with Canva an asset
• Knowledge of the Faculty of Science an asset
• Fluency in French (ability to write and translate content) an asset
• Familiarity with Drupal WMS (McGill website) system an asset

Responsibilities

• Contribute to building awareness of Faculty of Science research, students, publications, events, and other initiatives, consistent with the University and Faculty’s missions and strategic direction.
• Generate written content related to the Faculty (articles, social media posts, newsletter, web copy, etc.)
• Assist with the Faculty of Science social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) and newsletter
• Produce videos about the Faculty of Science and its students and faculty
• Assist in promoting activities/events of the Faculty of Science with the goal of engaging the McGill community
• Photograph research initiatives and events
• Assist Faculty of Science communication team with media production
• Conduct interviews with faculty members and students on campus
• Collaborate with Faculty of Science staff on other multimedia tasks as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED