Overview

iPolitics is looking for a full-time political reporter with excellent journalistic judgment and strong storytelling skills to join our Ottawa bureau.

We are looking for a driven reporter with Parliament Hill experience or a track record of breaking political and policy news and a desire to make their mark on the Hill.

The successful candidate is comfortable and experienced with social media and has an engaged professional presence online. They also have excellent interpersonal skills and thrive on working with others

Strong writing skills, a solid grasp of Canadian Press style and an ability to meet tight deadlines are a must. Bilingualism is a key asset.

Job Description

• File daily news stories and features for a web-based platform;
• Cover events including parliamentary debates and committee hearings, elections, and leadership races;
• Participate in scrums and press conferences on Parliament Hill;
• Develop the kinds of sources within political circles that allow you to break original stories;
• Develop expertise in a federal beat;
• Use social media and email newsletters to develop and disseminate news stories;
• Report on political polling.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in journalism, political science, economics or a related field;
• At least two years’ experience in journalism;
• Ability to report on breaking news quickly and accurately;
• Excellent critical thinking skills;
• Proven ability to generate compelling, original story ideas for a digital platform;
• Able to build up a network of sources;
• Experience working independently as well as part of a team.

To Apply

• Please write a cover letter outlining your experience in political and public policy reporting
• Include a CV with relevant experiences skills, including what languages you speak;
• Include clippings of three of your published pieces and links to public-facing social media accounts associated with your journalism career;
• Email your application package to jobs@ipolitics.ca quoting the job title you are applying for in the subject line. Submissions should be sent by January 23, 2023.

Applications submitted via auto-apply on LinkedIn will not be considered.

Please note that while we appreciate and review all applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Note : This opportunity would be a good fit for JOUR 450 (the internship program of the journalism department).

Don’t be shy!  Apply NOW for the RTDNF Canada – Cottage Life Digital News Scholarship and Internship before the JANUARY 31, 2023 DEADLINE.

The RTDNF Canada – Cottage Life Digital News Scholarship and Internship features a $4,000 scholarship and three-month-long summer hybrid or remote internship placement with Toronto-based Cottage Life in summer 2023.

Eligibility: Any student enrolled in a post-secondary journalism, communications, or media program in Canada.

The placement must go toward a school credit.

Go to RTDNF Canada’s Student page for instructions on how to apply here.

For application information, click here.

Selection process: submit a story pitch (minimum 300 words) that would be a good fit for Cottage Life.
 
Email your submissions to: info@rtdnacanada.com

Location: Sherbrooke, Quebec
Posted: January 3, 2023
Deadline: February 3, 2023
Salary: 40 000

Description The Record, a 125-year-old daily English-language community newspaper in Quebec’s Eastern Townships is seeking a full-time general news reporter to work in our Sherbrooke newsroom.
The award-winning newspaper focuses on news of interest to the English-speaking community of the Eastern Townships with particular focus on local institutions and issues that impact the community.

Qualifications

• Preference will be given to bilingual candidates with proven experience working in a print media producing well-written stories relevant to the community. 
• Access to a vehicle is a definite asset. 

Interested candidates should send a cover letter outlining their experience, along with three samples of their work and willingness to relocate to the area if not already living here to:

Sharon McCully
The Record
6 rue Mallory
Sherebrooke , QC
J1M 2E2 , Canada
Tel: (819) 679-8823


E-mail: outletjournal@sympatico.ca

If you are a graduating Concordia journalism student (from the undergraduate program or diploma program), CBC Montreal has an incredible opportunity to offer. You could work for a summer in a dynamic newsroom that covers local news online, on television and on radio. 

Working knowledge of French is required

Drivers license required

CBC Montreal’s 12-week Researcher in the newsroom (summer 2023) is a paid position

You will:

• Attend production meetings. 

• Suggest concepts, story ideas/angles.

• Research information

• Recommend and select interviewees. Conduct pre-interviews. 

• Suggest interview questions, approaches and scripts.

• Record/edit interviews in Dalet

Please submit your application to Nathalie.walther@cbc.ca

 Deadline: January 19th, 2023

 In your application include:

• Letter of intent
• CV
• Two samples of your written work
• One audio OR  video sample

Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by the CBC

Stagiaire Université Concordia

Production et développement audionumérique – Radio-Canada OHdio
Printemps-été 2023

Objectif: Offrir un stage professionnel à un étudiant de Concordia, afin de l’exposer au métier
de réalisateur ou réalisatrice en audionumérique à Radio-Canada, et ainsi découvrir de
nouveaux talents potentiels pour notre secteur en constante croissance.
Durée du stage: 12 semaines, à compter du mois d’avril 2023, à temps plein (4 jours par
semaine).

Lieu: Maison de Radio-Canada, située au 1000, rue Papineau, à Montréal.
Type d’étudiant visé: Un étudiant ou une étudiante en fin de parcours au baccalauréat
(deuxième année complétée lors du début du stage), passionné d’audionumérique, soit de
production balado (podcast) et de livres audio. Le champ d’études de la personne choisie peut
être en journalisme, en production cinématographique, en communications, ou tout autre
domaine pertinent. Nous accorderons une attention particulière aux candidatures issues de la
diversité et offrons un environnement de stage où les personnes vivant avec un handicap sont
les bienvenues. La langue de travail est le français.

Stage rémunéré: oui

Encadrement: Sous la supervision d’un chef de projets, le stagiaire pourra compter sur une
équipe de réalisateurs chevronnés et d’autres chefs de projets pour le soutenir dans ses tâches.
Une partie du stage sera basée sur l’observation, puis l’autre sur la collaboration avec les
différents réalisateurs. Vers la fin du stage, l’étudiant sera amené à intervenir sur différents
projets (épisodes de balado et livre audio) et recevra de la rétroaction à chaque étape. Un
encadrement sur une base hebdomadaire est prévu avec un superviseur et un rapport de stage
sera préparé en conclusion, au besoin.

Types de tâches: Le stage pourra inclure une participation active à:
Des rencontres de brainstorm pour de prochains projets, pour des sujets d’épisodes, des
invités potentiels;
De la recherche pour trouver des invités et des sujets, et la rédaction de résumés de
recherche;
Le plan de contenu, la rédaction de textes de présentation et de résumés;
L’organisation des tâches pour mener à bien le projet, la planification d’horaires
d’enregistrement, la coordination d’équipe;
L’enregistrement audio à distance, en studio ou encore sur le terrain (entrevues,
comédiens et animateurs);
Le montage audio avec des outils comme Audition;
Toute autre tâche connexe associée à la réalisation de balado et de livres audio.
Qualités recherchées:
Passion pour les balados (podcasts) et/ou le montage audio;
Débrouillardise et autonomie;
Facilité avec les outils d’enregistrement et de montage;
Sens des responsabilités, respect des échéanciers;
Capacité de travailler en équipe;
Adaptabilité, flexibilité;
Excellente maîtrise du français (stage en français).
Processus d’évaluation et dates clé:

SVP envoyez votre CV, lettre de motivation et lettre de recommandation d’un professeur avant le 15 janvier 2023, à projet.audio@radio-canada.ca.
Les entrevues se dérouleront au début du mois de février 2023. Seuls les candidats
retenus seront contactés. Il y aura 2 rondes d’entrevues et des exercices à produire
durant cette période.
Pour toute question, merci de contacter projet.audio@radio-canada.ca
Au plaisir de travailler avec vous!

Broadview Summer Internship

Broadview is an independent Canadian magazine focused on spirituality, social
justice and ethical living. Through our award-winning stories and compelling
images, Broadview challenges and inspires readers across the country.
We are currently inviting applications for the Muriel Duncan Broadview Internship,
which offers the successful applicant $7,200 to work with the editorial team at
Broadview for 12 weeks this summer. The intern will have the chance to pitch and
write stories, participate in editorial meetings, copy edit articles, fact-check
features, proofread layouts and create digital content.

Candidates must be under 30 and enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institution
at the time of application. They must also be a Canadian citizen, a permanent
resident or hold refugee status to qualify. The internship will be remote, with the
option of occasional meetings at our Toronto office on Danforth Avenue.
Please submit your resumé and cover letter, along with three writing samples and
three story ideas that demonstrate your familiarity with the publication, to Jocelyn
Bell, Editor/Publisher, at general@broadview.org.
Application deadline: Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023.

Broadview is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, equity and diversity in
its hiring practices. Broadview invites applications from all qualified individuals,
including from historically marginalized and underrepresented communities. This
includes but is not limited to those who identify as Black, Indigenous or people of
colour, LGBTQ2S+ and people living with a disability. Accommodations are
available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection
process. While we sincerely thank everyone who applies, only those considered for
an interview will be contacted.

Journaliste – Initiative de journalisme local – Enjeux liés à la jeunesse

Dans le cadre de l’Initiative de journalisme local, Pivot est à la recherche d’une journaliste qui s’intéressera aux enjeux liés à la jeunesse.

Il s’agit d’un poste à 35 heures/semaine (flexible) rémunéré à 24$/h sur une période de 9 mois (durée de la subvention), possiblement renouvelable.

Responsabilités

• Produire plusieurs histoires par semaine à publier sur le site de Pivot;
• Surveiller l’actualité pour en tirer des sujets à couvrir;
• Mener des entrevues, faire des recherches, diversifier et vérifier les sources;
• Participer aux réunions de la rédaction; 
• Proposer des contenus pouvant être déclinés sur divers supports numériques (texte, audio, vidéo) et sur les réseaux sociaux, en collaboration avec la personne responsable du multimédia;
• Effectuer la mise en ligne des textes sur le site Web du média (formatage, recherche et traitement des images, photographies et autres médias, etc.);
• Respecter la ligne éditoriale du média, les critères de l’Initiative de journalisme local ainsi que les normes d’éthique et de déontologie journalistique.

Compétences

• Grande maîtrise de la pratique journalistique;
• Maîtrise du français, grande capacité de communication écrite et de synthèse;
• Bonne culture générale et bonne capacité à prendre rapidement des décisions éclairées;
• Capacité à travailler à la fois en équipe et de manière autonome;
• Capacité à travailler rapidement;
• Compétences multimédia (vidéo, photos, audio), un atout;
• Très bonne connaissance de l’actualité québécoise essentielle;
• Intérêt marqué pour les enjeux jeunesse.

Formation

Tout parcours de formation est acceptable, mais une formation en journalisme, communication, lettres ou sciences sociales est considérée pertinente. Une expérience dans la rédaction d’articles ou de textes de nouvelles est souhaitable.

Politique d’embauche

Pivot s’efforce de maintenir un milieu de travail inclusif qui respecte la dignité de chaque personne. Elle s’est engagée à assurer l’équité, la diversité, l’inclusivité et l’accessibilité dans ses pratiques d’embauche et son effectif.

Qu’est-ce que Pivot?

Pivot est un média indépendant d’information en ligne à la ligne éditoriale progressiste assumée. Nous mettons en lumière les fractures qui secouent notre société. Nous donnons la parole aux voix alternatives et nous voulons participer à l’émergence de nouvelles solutions aux problèmes de notre époque. Les valeurs de justice, d’égalité et de solidarité sont dans notre ADN. Notre approche journalistique est rigoureuse et intègre à tous les niveaux.

Lancé officiellement en octobre 2021, Pivot est le fruit de la fusion de Ricochet francophone et de Majeur, avec la collaboration de PressProgress.

Le féminin est employé pour alléger le texte et en faciliter la lecture.Envoyez votre CV, une lettre de motivation et un exemple d’article ou de publication pertinente à emplois@pivot.quebec. Entrée en fonction dès que possible.

Reporter covering youth in Toronto’s GTA(Temporary fill-in)

Location: Toronto

Position Details: Full Time, temporary 6 weeks fixed term (fill-in position)

Reports to: Adrienne Wood, Managing Editor

THE POSITION

Canada’s National Observer is seeking a reporter to cover youth in the Greater Toronto Area for a 6 weeks temporary fill-in position starting Sept 12 and ending Oct 22, 2022. In this role, you’ll produce 5-7 stories weekly about politics and civics from the perspective of youth.

You’ll also cover topics including but not limited to mental health, the environment, work and affordability from a youth perspective and about youth in the Greater Toronto Area.

You’ll be responsible for posting your stories daily to the CP Portal and for promoting them on social media.

You’ll be supervised by CNO Managing Editor Adrienne Tanner and will collaborate with the CNO team of editors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pitch, research, write news and long-form feature articles about a youth perspective about youth in the GTA
• Produce 5-7 stories weekly
• Take photos and videos for stories
• Upload stories to CNO site and CP Portal
• Collaborate with CNO team of editors
• Promote audience engagement with CNO content, including through social media.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in journalism
• Experience filing stories, working for major news outlets
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience writing and researching news stories and features
• Located in Toronto GTA
• Familiar with Toronto GTA politics and other news issues

COMPENSATION

• $28.85 hourly salary

This is a temporary, fixed term full-time time position.

This is a bargaining unit position. The collective agreement between Observer Media Group (Canada’s National Observer) and the Canadian Media Guild applies.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your resume and a cover letter to our online portal. Your cover letter should address why you want to work for Canada’s National Observer. Applications without a thoughtful and compelling cover letter will not be considered. Position is open until filled : https://thenationalobserver.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=35

Full posting can be accessed via the CAPS job bank. Job ID: 571764

Project Description

Concordia is preparing a book to mark its 50^th anniversary. Multiple voices will be brought together to explore the diverse perspectives that have made Concordia. The book is going to explore different events, questions, themes and points of view from a spectrum of authors, all related to Concordia in one way or another.

The chapter we are working on will cover Lifelong learning and Continuing Education history at Concordia since its creation in 1974, with a connection to foundation institutions: YMCA, Sir Georges Williams, and Loyola College. The frame of the text will be based on chronology, timelines with leader’s visions and most significant contributions to the University and impact on Concordia societal needs response. It will be a vibrant story made of authentic testimonials to capture not only what the archives will tell us but also the oral history that people will share in interviews. This should give the readers a broader and more intimate understanding (facts, emotions, different perspectives: cultural, gender and socio demographic backgrounds) and sensitivity on how Continuing education and Lifelong learning has always been part of the University DNA and signature.

We would like to hire a student to do the following:

• Support in planning, preparing and conducting the interviews with our community members
• Sort out the interview notes
• Read and synthesize the research and literature on history of Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning
• Support in drafting the chapter contents based on the above information under an experienced mentor/ supervisor

Project Duration and Hours

• August/September 2022 – November 2022
• Hours vary from week to week depending on the scheduling of the interviews as per the availability of the interviewees, and total hours of work is estimated to be 80 hours (adjustment may be made during the execution of the project, and all changes will be communicated and agreed upon on a timely basis)

Deliverable

• Interview notes
• Information summary: main take away form interviews in relation to era of CCE story ( dates, trends, vibes…)

Requirement

• Strong listening and note-taking skills 
• Strong capabilities in analysis and synthesis, with attention to details
• Excellent communication skills and a team player

Location of the Position

Most of work can be carried out outside CCE office. Interviews will be carried out virtually or physically based on the preference of the interviewee. Selected student may be asked to come in CCE office (located at SGW Campus, Faubourg building), as needed.

Salary Range: $20 – $22 per hour

Year Level: 3^rd or 4^th year Journalism students. Graduate students are welcome too.

Application instructions:

Send an email to avpll@concordia.ca by 5pm, August 31 2022, with a cover letter and CV attached.

The Eastern Door (www.easterndoor.com) community newspaper in Kahnawake is hiring a full-time Copy Editor.

Salary: $18/hour

Hours: 37 hours/week 

Start date: Sept. 12, 2022

Applicants must qualify for Young Canada Works to be eligible for the position. Interested candidates can reach out to Editor/Publisher Steve Bonspiel at stevebonspiel@hotmail.com with 2 writing samples, a cover letter, and CV. 

Deadline to apply in Sept. 2 (flexible).

The Eastern Door  is a community-based newspaper serving the community of Kahnawake since 1992, regardless of birth, gender, age, language, politics or religion. The paper strives to be a factual, balanced, authoritative source of information with access to all segments of the community.