Job Position: Radio Camp Counsellor
Dates: March 14-18, 2011
Salary: $400
Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm
CKCU is hiring a Radio Camp Counsellor to help run our popular Radio Camp for kids ages 9-12. This camp contains a maximum of 10 children split into two groups. As a camp counsellor you will be responsible for the supervision and training of one group. Some of the camp activities include:
- How to write, record and edit a radio advertisement,
- How to write, record and edit a review of their favourite CD, Movie, Book or Video Game, etc…
- How to use a professional broadcast mixing board
- How to record voice
- How to mix music together like a real radio DJ
- How to speak like a real radio DJ
The Children will also record a radio play, edit their voices, and add music and sound effects. At the end of the week they will do a live 2 hour radio show and show off what they have done at camp all week.
Job Description:
As a radio camp counsellor you will be responsible for:
Conducting camp workshops
Training children in the recording editing and mixing of audio
Teaching children to operate mixing boards, microphones and headphones.
Assist children in preparing scripts
Assist in planning a 2-hour live radio show that includes the week’s pre-recorded content
Supervise children during a portion of the lunch break
Applications should be received by March 1st. Please direct applications to:
David Sarazin
CKCU Radio
Room 517
University Center
1125 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
CANADA K1S 5B6
Phone: 613-520-3533
E-mail: dsarazin@ckcufm.com
Experience working with or supervising children
A lively and energetic personality
Knowledge of audio recording and digital editing
Ability to assist children with creative writing
$400 (one week)