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Job Description:
The Student Research Assistant will:
Develop social media presence for a podcast.
Increase the visibility of the podcast (to increase the number of listeners).
With the eventual possibility to extend the contract and to work on:
Knowledge mobilization via PI’s website.
Liaise with Co-PI’s and their digital networks for knowledge mobilization.
Podcast editing.
Creation of reels.
Short videos for knowledge mobilization.
Qualifications Required (skills and abilities, education, language skills):
Social media literacy (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, X, Bluesky, Threads, etc.).
Fluency in English, proficiency (or more) in French (both in reading and writing).
Proven. expertise in social media communications.
Education/experience requirements
Open to BA/MA/PhD students.
Additional qualifying skills and abilities:
Podcast editing work (as an asset).
Reels production and dissemination (as an asset).
Short video production and dissemination (as an asset).
Appointment dates: September 15, 2026 - December 15, 2026
Hourly Rate: $22.00
Schedule/Hours per week: 5 hours/week
Immediate Supervisor: Dr. Paul Zanazanian
This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.
Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
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This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.
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