Production Assistant (Canada Summer Jobs #5387154)

CKUA Radio Foundation•Edmonton, AB

8d•Onsite

About The Position

CKUA is recognized as Canada’s first public broadcaster, inspiring and guiding a world-wide community of loyal arts and culture enthusiasts. It offers over 45 expertly curated multi-genre musical programs and other enriching arts and cultural content on-air and online, serving 380 communities across Alberta and reaching global listeners through various platforms. CKUA is an inclusive, creative, hardworking group dedicated to enriching lives and supporting the arts. This summer, as a Production Assistant in the Content department, you will work directly with the Senior Producer, contributing to programming that connects CKUA's passionate, music-loving audience to the artists, stories, and sounds they care about. This role emphasizes learning by doing, with mentorship from the Senior Producer and Production Services Supervisor. You will be involved in the full content creation process, from early planning and research through to producing and hosting finished features across all of CKUA's platforms. The work will be meaningful, whether in the edit suite, prepping for a live program, or conducting interviews. Additionally, you will support audience engagement and growth, potentially representing CKUA at festivals throughout the summer.

Requirements

Be aged between 15 and 30 years old on the start date of the job
Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)
Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person who has been granted refugee status in Canada
At least 6 months of experience in broadcast, podcast, social media, or a related field
Have a genuine appreciation for music and a solid understanding of at least one genre
Communicate well and connect easily with people at all levels, representing an organization with warmth, professionalism, and knowledge
Be organized, able to juggle multiple priorities, and comfortable navigating a fast-moving environment where plans can shift
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Audio editing skills
Be a flexible, curious team player who shows up ready to contribute and eager to learn
Respect for diverse communities and awareness of the role media plays in shaping culture
Communicate with care, represent CKUA thoughtfully, and believe in the value of public media that reflects and serves a wide range of voices and experiences
Bring a collaborative spirit and a respect for CKUA’s values of Community, Diversity, Inclusion, Creativity, Curiosity, and Authenticity
Be ready to be part of a team that’s passionate about what they do and committed to making a difference and bringing together community

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education in broadcast or media is an asset
Audio editing skills, ideally in Adobe Audition

Responsibilities

Work directly alongside our Senior Producer, contributing to the programming that connects CKUA's passionate, music-loving audience to the artists, stories, and sounds they care about
Be involved in the full arc of content creation, from early planning and research through to producing and hosting finished features across all of CKUA's platforms
Work in the edit suite
Prep for a live program
Chase down an interview
Support efforts to engage and grow the CKUA audience, which may include representing us at festivals throughout the summer
Be a hands-on contributor to the content that makes CKUA's summer programming come alive
Chase and produce interviews
Edit and deliver features for both live and recorded formats
Research topics
Build background notes
Prepare the details that give our announcers what they need to connect authentically with audiences
Verify audio shows and playlists
Respond to audience inquiries
Collaborate with colleagues
Represent CKUA with professionalism and care
Participate in regular staff meetings