The Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology is looking for students to create engaging content for our social media channels. Ambassadors will gain valuable experience in social media content creation. With the support of communications staff in their school and FCAT’s Associate Director, Marketing & Communications, the Ambassadors will have the opportunity to execute their own creative ideas and create content to support the strategic communications goals of our schools and programs.

Position dates:

Spring term: January 13 – March 28, 2025

Time commitment: Estimated 3 hours per week

Honorarium: $300

A total of six positions are available:

• 2 Social Media Ambassadors for the School of Communication 
• 2 Social Media Ambassadors for the School for the Contemporary Arts 
• 2 Social Media Ambassadors for the School of Interactive Arts and Technology

Guidelines:

• Create video content to be shared on TikTok and Instagram Reels 
• Commit to creating one video/social media post per week 
• Attend student related events for the purpose of creating social media content 
• Conceive, film and produce videos based on original ideas, trends, and content that would be engaging for students 
• Act as a student representative on the school’s TikTok and IG accounts 
• Manage school’s TikTok account, including following other accounts and liking posts 
• Collaborate with the other ambassador for your school 
• Include fellow students in your videos and reach out to involve student unions 
• Suggest and implement innovative social media engagement ideas such as Instagram polls or incentives for new followers, social media contests, and other initiatives that encourage students to tag us, comment on, like, and share our posts. 
• Integrate other social media channels into your content – for example, ambassadors will have access to the school’s Spotify account to create playlists that could be shared on the school’s social media channels. These may be based on polls or engagement from the ambassador’s video content. 
• Be available via email to discuss content ideas 
• Be available for an online kickoff meeting, midway check-in meeting and final debrief meeting with all ambassadors and communications staff 
• Be available for regularly scheduled online meetings with school communications staff 
• Visit your school’s main SFU campus to gather video content involving students (CMNS in Burnaby, SIAT in Surrey, and SCA in Vancouver).

Ambassadors should be:

• Current student in the School of Communication, School for the Contemporary Arts, or School of Interactive Arts and Technology 
• Familiar with social media platforms including TikTok and Instagram 
• Familiar with Spotify and enjoy creating new playlists 
• Proficient in short-form video editing 
• Creative self-starter 
• Able to work independently 
• Able to engage with fellow students and build sense of community on social media 
• Able to use a smartphone to film videos and create social media posts

Express your interest:

• Email your resume to fcateng@sfu.ca. 
• Include an explanation about why you are interested in the position. 
• Indicate which of our three schools you would like to be an ambassador for (CMNS, SIAT, or SCA). 
• Include examples of relevant social media content you have created, including videos on TikTok and Instagram and playlists on Spotify.

Deadline to apply: January 5, 2025.

Online interviews will be scheduled January 6 – 10.

The Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology (FCAT) invites applications for the following position: Decolonisation and Indigenisation, Graduate Student Research Support Assistant

FCAT is seeking a graduate student for Research Support to collect materials in support of decolonisation and Indigenisation specific to FCAT around the activities, values, needs, processes and strengths of our community members. These materials would cover existing and evolving approaches to these topics particular to the diverse curricular activities in our faculty. FCAT includes the Schools of Communication (CMNS), Contemporary Arts (SCA) and Interactive Arts and Technology (SIAT) as well as the Publishing Program and the Masters of Digital Media (MDM).

The work will be conducted in collaboration with Dean Carman Neustaedter; Associate Dean, Academic Arne Eigenfeldt; and key staff members in the FCAT office.

Research Timeline: January 6, 2025 to April 18, 2025.

Location: Hybrid. Combination of online and in-person activities. In-person activities will take place at our FCAT Office of the Dean or on-site at our various Schools and Programs in Burnaby, Vancouver and Surrey.

Principle Duties: Report to Arne Eigenfeldt, Associate Dean, Academic, FCAT at Simon Fraser University.

1. Gather materials for analysis through online research;
2. Meet with faculty members for possible suggestions and additional direction;
3. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Declared in a graduate program within SFU’s Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology (FCAT).
• Good research skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with a wide range of members of the public.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.

Application process: Please send your CV and cover letter along with the additional information requested below, by email to Arne Eigenfeldt, Associate Dean, Academic, FCAT (fcatada@sfu.ca), using the subject line “Decolonisation & Indigenisation GSRS Application” by 4:00 PM on (Tuesday) December 10, 2024:

1. Cover letter indicating why you are interested in participating in this project.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Unofficial transcript.
4. Name and contact information of 2 references. Please indicate the relationship to references.

All correspondence will be sent via email.

We especially welcome candidates who self-identify as Indigenous/racialized or those who have lived experience in Black or other racialized (persons of colour) communities.

Job Summary:

Location: Burnaby / Surrey / Vancouver / (Hybrid)

Work Hours: Approx. 15 hours per week

Total Contract Salary: $6,552.00 (includes 4% vacation pay in lieu) paid on a bi-weekly basis

Contract: January 6, 2025 to April 18, 2025.

Closing Date: FRIDAY, December 13, 2024 by 4:00PM.

For more information, or to apply, please contact Arne Eigenfeldt at fcatada@sfu.ca. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.

The School of Communication at Simon Fraser University (SFU) is inviting applications for a three-year extended research fellowship as part of the Transatlantic Partnership Project EDIT: “An Exploration of Independent Journalism’s Epistemologies: Enhancing Democratic Resilience in the Age of Disinformation.” This fellowship is a unique opportunity for a researcher who wants to join the School of Communication as a PhD student to work under the supervision of Associate Professor Dr. Sarah Ganter while engaging in cutting-edge research and gaining experience in an international academic environment. Information about our PhD program can be found here: PhD in Communication Program.

Your work

• You will contribute to and actively engage with the EDIT project
• You will actively support the research process by contributing to conceptual and theoretical work, ethics approval, data collection, data administration, data analysis and interpretation
• You will facilitate research documentation and administration
• You will attend the regular team meetings
• You will collaborate with an international team
• You will participate actively in publishing and public engagement activities
• You will work towards the successful completion of your PhD at SFU's School of Communication under the supervision of Associate Prof. Dr. Sarah Ganter

Your qualifications

• You hold a master’s degree in journalism, media and communication studies, or a closely related field. Practical experience as a journalist is a strong asset.
• You are excited about topics related to independent journalism, the safety and protection of journalists, and journalistic resilience. Interest in media governance studies and academic cosmopolitanism as an approach to research is a plus.
• You have first experience in conducting qualitative research
• You are comfortable working with computers and willing to use new software and project management tools
• Your written and spoken English is excellent, and you may be fluent in other languages
• You have excellent communication skills and appreciate teamwork and collegiality
• You are dedicated, curious, and enthusiastic and have distinct organizational skills 

What we offer

• Research Fellowship (20 hrs./week) located in the EDIT project for three years, pending annual review
• Fellowship salary is between $29,000/year to $32,000/year
• Acceptance into the PhD program at the SFU School of Communication
• Possibility to work with the data from the Canadian part of the project as part of your PhD thesis
• Additional funding to present work from the project at conferences
• Additional funding opportunities for your PhD accessible via the university
• Workplace on SFU’s Burnaby Mountain Campus
• Training in research design, conceptual work, qualitative methods, and project management
• Access to an international network of scholars and an active local student community
• Professional mentorship beyond the project
• Access to additional training programs as provided by SFU Library
• We advocate for and value work-life balance in academia
• We advocate for and value diversity and collegiality in academia and beyond 

Application Requirements

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents in a single PDF file: 

1. Letter of intent (1 page): Please include your motivation for applying, your research interests, and how they align with the fellowship and SFU School of Communication.
2. Academic curriculum vitae: Include academic degrees, achievements, research experience, and professional background. If applicable, include a list of your research publications and conference presentations.
3. Names and contact details of three academic referees
4. Transcript of records: Provide academic transcripts of your degrees.
5. MA thesis: Include a copy of your completed thesis in PDF format.
6. PhD proposal draft addressing questions related to independent journalism, safety of journalists/protection of journalists, and journalistic resilience. The draft (2 pages text plus time plan and references) will include (a) a statement of relevance, (b) a short literature review, (c) research questions, (d) a methodology section, (e) a time plan, (f) references.

Application Process

Please send your complete application as a single PDF file by December 2nd to sganter@sfu.ca with the subject line: Transatlantic Research Fellow Application—[Your Name]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position call will be closed once a suitable candidate is identified. 

About the SFU School of Communication 

Located in Metro Vancouver, Canada, the SFU School of Communication is a leading school for research and education in communication studies. Our faculty is committed to fostering a vibrant, diverse academic community that addresses critical issues of public concern through interdisciplinary and collaborative research.