Type: Unpaid Internship
Organization: The Hockey News

Location: Verdun Auditorium, Place Bell Laval, Remote
When: Winter & Spring 2024
Deadline: December 20, 2023

Internship Summary
The Hockey News Women’s is seeking Journalism or Communications student(s) to intern during the inaugural 2024 PWHL season. The successful candidate(s) require(s) strong writing skills, and in person communication skills to conduct interviews. We also encourage those interested in photojournalism, multimedia journalism including video, to apply. If you can cover the news, and tell stories, we’d love to work with you to help hone your craft and build valuable industry experience and credentials.

Main Responsibilities

• Write game recaps, interview coaches and players at the arena
• Attend practices and/or games when possible
• Take video clips of interviews to be used when applicable
• Research and write compelling stories about the PWHL’s athletes and staff as both people and players.

How To Apply
By December 20, send an email of interest, introducing yourself and including two writing samples to thnwomens@gmail.com. Your contact will be The Hockey News Women’s manager Ian Kennedy.

The internship is NOT for credit.

Are you passionate about storytelling, scriptwriting, and exploring the unplanned aspects of life? Matt Del Vecchio, host of CJAD800’s Life Unrehearsed, is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic intern to join him! This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the world of radio broadcasting and content creation.

Position: Intern – Life Unrehearsed

Location: Remote and CJAD Studio (Sundays, 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm)

Time Commitment: 6-10 hours per week including the time of the show

Responsibilities:

Script Writing: Assist in crafting engaging and compelling scripts for Life Unrehearsed episodes, capturing the essence of unscripted moments and real-life stories.

Research: Conduct thorough research on potential guests, topics, and trends to ensure the show remains fresh, relevant, and thought-provoking.

Pre-Interviews: Coordinate and conduct pre-interviews with guests to gather insights, anecdotes, and background information for upcoming episodes.

Social Media Management: Manage and enhance the show’s online presence through regular and strategic social media postings, engaging with the audience and building a community around Life Unrehearsed.

Collaboration: Work closely with the host to brainstorm creative ideas, contribute to the show’s format, and participate in planning sessions.

Assist in Studio: Be present at the CJAD studio on Sundays from 3:30 pm to 5:15 pm to support the live recording process.

Administrative Tasks: Assist with various administrative duties related to the production of Life Unrehearsed.

Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in a relevant degree program (Communication, Broadcasting, Media Studies, etc.).

Strong writing and communication skills in English with a working knowledge of French.

Enthusiastic about storytelling and unscripted content.

Comfortable with social media platforms.

Highly organized with excellent research skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Available on Sundays from 3:30 pm to 5:15 pm for in-studio sessions.

Benefits:

Gain valuable hands-on experience in radio broadcasting and content creation.

Opportunity to network with industry professionals.

Flexible remote work options for the majority of tasks.

If you’re ready to dive into the world of unscripted storytelling and contribute to the success of Life Unrehearsed, please submit your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to mdelvecchio@lianasservices.com. Applications will be accepted until Friday, Dec. 15 with an estimated start date of Monday, January 8.

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

About CJAD’s Life Unrehearsed

Now in our 6^th year, Life Unrehearsed is a show about the ins and outs of family life. A tremendous number of topics are addressed on the show.  Host, Matt Del Vecchio, along with invited guests across a broad spectrum of professions address the many issues experienced by families and individuals.  We have been very fortunate to have had several inspirational guests over the past 6 years including Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, Julie Quenneville, Dr. Lucy Gilbert, Phil Esposito, Theo Fleury, Hazel McCallion, Peter Mansbridge, Anthony Calvillo, Nick Katalifos and many other people discussing their hardships and what they have done to overcome their challenges. Our link can be found at www.iheartradio.ca/cjad/shows/life-unrehearsed-1.2479283 

The internship is NOT for credit

Maisonneuve is now accepting applications for part-time research interns. We’re looking for well-organized, self-motivated candidates with a passion for magazines and the ability to pay close attention to details. You don’t need to have studied journalism, but you must have some writing experience (student media, blogging, freelance, etc.) and familiarity with Maisonneuve Magazine.

Research interns will work part-time from January through June, while the magazine is in production for two issues. Hours are flexible, but work will be most demanding in early March and late May, in line with our production cycle.

The main responsibility is fact checking, and others include proofreading, shadowediting and writing short book reviews to be published in print. Interns are trained in formal fact checking techniques, take part in pitch workshops to hone their story ideas and are welcome to participate in all aspects of production, from graphics and layout to writing headlines. Recent interns have gone on to full-time magazine fellowships and permanent reporting jobs.

Interns must speak and write English fluently. A working knowledge of French is a plus, but not a requirement. The internship will be completed remotely. This position pays a modest honorarium of $100 per issue, and can also be completed for academic credit if approved by the applicant’s institution.

While there is no expectation to have prior fact checking experience, an understanding of the main principles and methods is helpful. This guide by Viviane Fairbank and Allison Baker is a great jumping off point for understanding editorial fact checking.

To apply, email a cover letter, CV and three writing samples to nour@maisonneuve.org by 5pm on Monday, December 18 with the subject line “Spring-Summer Internship Application.” Please feel free to email with any questions about the internship. We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

** Department note: this internship is not for credit **