[grc] Fwd: [cmac-distro] JOB POSTING: Conference Assistant for “Building an Anti-Racism Strategy for Canadian Broadcasting”

[Paul Bame]

passing this on b/c it looks interesting. I have no connection with these
folks.


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From: CMAC <cmac at riseup.net>

** Please circulate widely, thanks! **

JOB POSTING: Conference Assistant for “Building an Anti-Racism Strategy
for Canadian Broadcasting”

575 hours at $20/hr, plus travel expenses

The Community Media Advocacy Centre (www.CMACentre.ca) is a non-profit
organization that is uniquely comprised of academics, lawyers, policy
consultants and experienced community media practitioners. CMAC supports
the self-determination of people who are racialized, Indigenous, or
living with disAbilities in the media through research,
relationship-building, advocacy, and learning.

Position Summary
CMAC is hiring a Conference Assistant tasked with helping to prepare a
regional and national event series happening in 2022 called: "Building
an Anti-Racism Strategy for Canadian Broadcasting: Conversation &
Convergence." These important and timely events are supported by
Heritage Canada and will address access, representation, and
employment-related barriers facing racialized communities and Indigenous
Peoples in Canadian broadcasting. Activities will include five regional
engagement sessions held across Canada (Montreal, Halifax, Vancouver,
Calgary and Winnipeg) that will culminate in a two-day national
conference held in Ottawa and the development of an anti-racism strategy
for Canadian broadcasting. The events are proposed to run from
April-May-June 2022 and September-October-November 2022. The Conference
Assistant will work under the supervision of the Project Steering
Committee.

Responsibilities
-Before each event, prepare the activities by booking the venue,
including AV equipment and hospitality services, circulating the CFP and
confirming presenters, recruiting participants, and confirming sponsors,
promotions, media coverage, and archiving;
-During each event, attend the activities and support the facilitation
of the event to achieve project goals;
-After each event, prepare the event archives and summary reports in
French and English for dissemination publicly and to event participants.

Minimum Qualifications
-BA earned or MA in-progress or earned in media, communication, or
policy studies or a related field;
-Background in community organizing and/or evidence of event planning
and coordination;
-Demonstrated understanding of racism in the media, cultural diversity
in broadcasting, and anti-racism work;
-Ability travel and work remotely.

Preferred Qualifications
-Evidence of contacts and networks among racialized and Indigenous
broadcasters, racialized and Indigenous community members and
organizations, scholars, researchers, networks, producers and policy
experts;
-Knowledge of protocols in facilitating events and ethically collecting
project data;
-Skills in translating from English to French, recording and
disseminating event archives;
-Technical skills in website updates and using AV equipment.

Prospective candidates should apply by sending a letter of interest, an
updated CV, and the names, emails, and phone numbers of three references
by email to: cmac at riseup.net. Candidates must refer to position
“Conference Assistant” in the subject line of the email. Racialized and
equity seeking candidates will be prioritized for this role and are
encouraged to self-identify.

** Review of applications will begin on Nov. 15 and continue until the
position is filled. **

Posting also available online:
https://cmac.gwradio.koumbit.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/JOB-Conference-Assistant.pdf


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