CFUV Volunteer position: Municipal Election Reporter

The Municipal Election Reporter is a volunteer position that will focus on interviews and other coverage of the municipal elections on November 15, 2014 for CFUV’s Community Affairs department. This position will report directly to the News Director and Program Director.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Contribute one segment every two weeks to our existing Community Affairs program, Full Circle. Segments to cover the election issues and candidates, with a local focus
• Provide peer support for new current affairs volunteers with CFUV

QUALIFICATIONS:                                    

• Strong interest in news, community and current affairs
• Curious and creative outlook
• Interest in story-telling
• Willingness to learn how to use audio equipment and editing software
• Self-directed
• Experience providing peer support or working collaboratively an asset

TRAINING:

Must become a CFUV Radio Club member and complete a mandatory number of preliminary volunteer hours. Training provided with audio production equipment and programs.

JOB LOCATION ON-CAMPUS: CFUV 101.9 FM, Student Union Building, RMB006.

TIME COMMITMENT:

• 2 hours minimum regular commitment per week, with flexibility for holidays and time away

BENEFITS:

• Training in journalism, radio production, audio production, story building, and interviewing
• Experience in the field creating audio segments for air and the opportunity to build a portfolio
• Experience providing and receiving peer support with on-air volunteers
• Opportunity to connect with members of the CFUV Radio Club, the Women’s Collective and volunteers with a variety of interests, belief systems, values and backgrounds

• CFUV has an active social component for its volunteers including recognition events, holiday gatherings, and events

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit resume to the Coordinator of Volunteers, SUB Rm. B006, Mailslot A3, University of Victoria V8W 3P3, or by email: vol4cfuv@uvic.ca. Everyone is thanked for applying; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.