Varsity Broadcaster

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Hiring Unit:
Athletics and Recreation - Communications

Position Summary:

Under the direction on the immediate supervisor, the Varsity broadcasters (both play-by-play and colour commentators) for the 2025-2026 varsity season, covering a wide range of McGill varsity sports including basketball, football, hockey, and volleyball. 

All broadcast jobs are part-time positions available September – March with the work taking place primarily on weeknights and weekends during the varsity season. The McGill Sports Broadcasting Network streams over 80 events per season.

Responsibilities: 

• writing introductions for pre-game filler 
• undertaking relevant background research 
• interviewing players and coaches pre/post game 
• calling live games with a partner  
• the ability to think creatively and see all potential angles of a story 
• generating ideas for stories, or taking a brief  
• speaking directly to camera  
• working with varsity livestream coordinator to ensure professional production from open to close 

Additional Job Description

• A genuine interest in, knowledge of and/or experience of a wide variety of sports is essential in this role.  
• Flexibility with regards to working hours and workdays: standard hours are from 5:30 – 11:00 p.m. with the vast majority of varsity games occur between Thursday and Sunday. 
• Knowledge of French and English. McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing

This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.