MPP Research Assistant - Competition Policy Podcast
At a glance
Junior Podcast & Audio role at Mcgill. Sherbrooke 680 · part-time.
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What you'll do
- Shape episode topics, interview approaches and the production timetable for a podcast on competition and public policy
- Find potential guests, research their backgrounds and prepare concise interview notes and questions
- Arrange guest contact, interview times and practical details, then join interviews or lead selected conversations
- Review recordings or transcripts for key moments, and write episode summaries, show notes and promotional copy
- Help make each episode accurate, engaging and understandable to listeners without specialist knowledge
What you bring
- You must currently be studying in the MPP program at McGill’s Max Bell School of Public Policy
- You communicate confidently in spoken and written English, and can work independently with care and strong organization
- You’re interested in public policy, economics, competition or making complex ideas accessible, and are comfortable interviewing guests
Who this fits
This part-time role suits an MPP student who wants hands-on input into podcast research, interviews and episode development. It runs from late October 2026 through April 30, 2027, for two to four hours per week, at the Sherbrooke 680 location. French and experience in interviewing, journalism or public-facing communications are assets; competition policy knowledge is not required.
From the employer
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Applicants must be an MPP student at Max Bell School of Public Policy
Job Title: Research Assistant (1 position)
Location: Max Bell School of Public Policy, McGill University
Supervisor: Matthew Chiasson, J.W. McConnell Visiting Scholar
Start Date: Late October 2026 (as soon as possible)
End Date: April 30, 2027
Hours: 2–4 hours per week
Rate: $25.00/hour
Project Title
Planning for Competition (working title)
Position Summary
Matthew Chiasson, J.W. McConnell Visiting Scholar at the Max Bell School of Public Policy, is seeking one Research Assistant (RA) to help develop and produce a podcast exploring competition as a lens through which to understand contemporary public policy challenges. Tentatively titled “Planning for Competition,” the podcast would feature accessible, approximately 15–20 minute conversations with competition policy researchers and thought leaders. An initial component may involve interviews with members of the five previous Max Bell Policy Lab teams that worked on Competition Bureau-sponsored projects, highlighting their research, experiences, and what they learned about applying a competition lens to policy problems. The RA will have an opportunity to contribute creatively to the podcast’s format, research, and interviews.
Key Responsibilities
- Help develop the podcast concept, episode themes, interview formats, and production schedule.
- Identify prospective guests, prepare background research, and draft interview briefs and questions.
- Coordinate outreach, scheduling, and logistics for guest interviews.
- Assist with interviews and, where appropriate, take the lead in interviewing former Max Bell Policy Lab participants.
- Review interview recordings or transcripts, as useful, to identify key points and compelling excerpts; audio editing and production are not required.
- Draft episode summaries, show notes, and short promotional materials.
- Help ensure episodes are clear, engaging, accurate, and accessible to a non-specialist audience.
Qualifications
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English; French is an asset.
- Interest in public policy, economics, competition, or communicating complex ideas to broad audiences; competition policy knowledge is an asset, not a requirement.
- Comfort speaking with interview guests and willingness to lead selected interviews.
- Excellent organization, initiative, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
- Experience with interviewing, journalism, or public-facing communications is an asset, not a requirement.
- Must be a current MPP student at the Max Bell School of Public Policy.
Application Process
Please submit a CV and brief statement of interest through McGill Workday by October 21, 2026
Hourly Salary:
$25.00Hours per Week:
4 (Part time)Location:
Sherbrooke 680Supervisor:
ProfessorPosition Start Date:
2026-10-26Position End Date:
2027-04-30Deadline to Apply:
This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.
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