The successful candidates will be introduced to the exciting world of political journalism in Ottawa.
The host news organizations will be confirmed shortly, but senior journalists will mentor aspiring political journalists and work with them to develop the skills to pursue a career in Canadian media.
The interns will receive a $10,000 honorarium from Political Matters for their participation in the 13-week program.
Initial funding for the program, launched in September 2018, came from an event at the Black Sheep Inn in Wakefield, Quebec. The fundraiser was supported by many organizations and individuals with a passion for journalism, politics and political journalism, who believe in the importance of journalism to Canada’s political life.
The invitation to apply is extended to students enrolled in journalism programs at Canadian universities, colleges and polytechnical institutes, students involved in campus media, and Canadian citizens enrolled in journalism programs at universities abroad.
Applications are to be submitted by March 27, 2020.
For more details about eligibility, the application process and the March 27 deadline, please follow the link below:
All applications will be reviewed by the Political Matters Journalism Internship steering committee which includes Peter Mansbridge, Nancy Jamieson, Bruce Anderson, Susan Delacourt, Susan Harada, Jennifer Ditchburn and Bill Fox, individuals with extensive experience in political journalism, journalism education, politics and public policy.
For further information, contact:
Susan Harada Susanharada@cunet.carleton.ca — Phone: (613) 520-2600 Extension 7437
Bill Fox Bill.fox@bell.net — Phone: (416) 529-3522
Individuals interested in becoming a supporter of the Political Matters Journalism Internship initiative can contact Bruce Anderson at banderson@anderson-insight.com.