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CUTV is looking for a researcher and presenter to join CUTV’s in house production Local 514. Local 514 is creating a podcast-style on camera news show covering issues in our city with Local 514 host and producer Savanna Craig. Local 514 is CUTV’s first web series, which has branched out to cover off-campus issues, including politics, diaspora communities, social issues, climate and more. The time commitment is 5 hours per week, for two months. This is a volunteer role with an honorarium offered, intended to help early-career journalists and students improve their skills with support of CUTV staff. We are looking for someone who is comfortable researching topics to discuss in the show, prepare notes, and break down information on-camera with host Savanna Craig. The set up of the show will be a podcast-style show streamed to our YouTube where hosts will discuss current local issues, their connection to much broader national or international issues and break down this information for viewers. Hosts will also live watch and react to videos and news stories, as well as provide media critique. Savanna will help the person fulfilling this role to develop their on-camera personality, guide them with research and provide encouraging feedback to help improve their on screen and behind the scenes research skills. Work entails: -Researching topics to pitch and discuss on the show: current events, issues in Montreal ranging from politics, social movements, environment and more. Hours: 5h/week (July 29 to September 30) To apply, please attach your CV and a brief cover letter to hiring@cutvmontreal.org In this workshop we will be exploring the intersections between art and activism and looking at successful social movements that utilized art to mobilize for their cause. Stefan will be drawing from his own experience as an activist, media maker and artist, including his involvement with the campaign to advocate for dollarama warehouse workers (street art for this campaign can be found here), his collaborations with Wet’suwet’en activist Marlene Hale, and his involvement with the #Musiciansforpalestine campaign. As a long time community organizer, Stefan has contributed to numerous efforts within Montreal, most notably the fight for migrant rights as well as helping the Palestinian effort as an active member of the International Solidarity Movement (ISM). Stefan is also the host of “Free City Radio” which can be found on CJLO and CKUT. Did you miss our grassroots journalism 101 workshop last year? Well guess what, we are offering the same workshop again for the winter semester! Are you a film-maker, journalist, or video creator interested in documenting underrepresented narratives and grassroots communities? Are you passionate about the intersections between social justice and story-telling? Want to gain skills in media literacy and understanding media bias? Join us on Saturday, March. 9th, from 10am-4pm at the Frigo Vert (1440 Rue Mackay) to learn more about how you can enhance your video storytelling and get involved in a community of independent media creators! Coffee, snacks and lunch will be provided. To register, fill out the form or email info@cutvmontreal.org. Space is limited so register now before it’s too late! Are you a filmmaker, podcaster or social media content creator? Do you struggle with knowing which microphones work best for your projects? Have you ever experienced technical issues with wireless mics that you didn’t know how to fix? Ever wanted to learn more about the wireless microphones offered at CUTV and how to use them? Well, look no further! Join us on Thursday March 7th in the CUTV studio as CUTV community member, Silas Goodman gives a detailed tutorial in figuring out wireless sound solutions! Spaces are limited, email info@cutvmontreal.org to register! Join us for an instructive workshop delving into the art of videography with Dina El Sabbagh! This workshop will go over the basics of videography and camera work using two different CUTV cameras: the Sony AS72, which is a mirrorless camera, and the Sony NX80, which is a camcorder. Dina will be covering the basics, including managing the settings of each camera, which lenses to use, managing ISO and brightness, using a tripod or stabilizer, different types of shots, and more! Whether you’re new to videography or just want to get a better understanding of how to use the CUTV equipment, this is your opportunity to gain insightful knowledge and be inspired by an expert! Secure your free tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-videography-with-dina-el-sabbagh-tickets-756271708037?aff=oddtdtcreator Join us for an exciting event with Katie Leggitt, where she will unravel how TV Shows get made, and how to get yours off the ground! As a development associate of Meridian Artists, she oversees the creative pipeline for some of Canada’s leading screenwriters. Previously at Cameron Pictures, she developed TV shows in conjunction with creators, major broadcasters, and streaming platforms. A veteran of the Montreal comedy scene, Katie has since hung up her wigs to focus on TV production and writing. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insightful knowledge and be inspired by an industry expert! For more on Meridian Artists visit: https://www.meridianartists.com/ At a time where facebook and instagram have started blocking Canadian news outlets from their platforms, it is clear that we need accurate journalism that is critical of and resistant towards corporate monopolization and greed now more than ever. Existing outside of corporate interests, independent and grassroots journalism has the greatest potential to speak truth to power, and to amplify stories that may otherwise be ignored or misrepresented. Join CUTV staff Savanna Craig, Aude Simon, Dru Oja Jay, and other distinguished journalists for a day long workshop and training session on grassroots video journalism on Saturday, September 23rd from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm at the CSU lounge, Hall building 7th floor. Activism needs to be documented. Through stories, through video, and through media coverage. Without adequate and representative media coverage, social movements risk falling under the radar and stagnating. With adequate and accurate media coverage, social movements have greater potential to transform the world we live in. Dru, Savanna and Aude will be drawing from their lived experiences as independent journalists to offer insight and practical advice on what grassroots journalism is, why it matters, and how to practice it. Whether you are a journalist, activist, filmmaker or someone aspiring to be one of these things, all interested participants are welcome! On Tuesday, join us on CUTV’s YouTube channel for another livestream! At 6pm, we will be joined by Adia Giddings from HOJO and Cedric Dussault from RCLALQ to discuss all things housing! This discussion will unpack the ongoing issues surrounding tenant rights including the recent Bill 31 and more. Tune in to learn how to stand up for your rights as a tenant and protect yourself from landlord intimidation tactics. Don’t forget to tune into our livestream on community media happening TOMORROW, June 20th at 6 pm on our YouTube channel — available via Linktree. This livestream will be featuring Andre Goulet, Hannah Glover, and Chris Hurl from Harbinger Media. Tune in to learn more about Hannah and Chris’s new podcast “Data Decoded” and Harbinger’s role in the community as a leftist podcast network. Check out our upcoming livestream on harm reduction at Concordia happening this Thursday, May 11th, from 6-7 pm on our YouTube! We’re going to be interviewing Alice Gendron from CSSDP (Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy) about harm reduction for students and why it’s important. We will also be talking about advocacy work for people who used drugs, what sort of work CSSDP does, and more! If you are curious about harm reduction and want to learn more than definitely tune in on Thursday and keep an eye out for upcoming livestreams.
-Presenting on camera alongside the host to break down these issues to the viewer in a conversation-style format.
-Sourcing videos and articles for the media critique portion of the podcast
-Writing scripts to help organize the show and writing summaries of the show to promote on social media
-Finding sources and reaching out to sources come on the show
Pay: $200 honorarium
