CIM Magazine, which covers the latest advances in ideas, trends and technology in the Canadian mining industry, is offering a 16-week paid internship opportunity for upper-year students and recent graduates. The intern will work remotely from home and have the chance to contribute to all aspects of magazine editorial, in both print and online.
During the internship, the intern will be required to write our weekly newsletter, news articles, conduct interviews, attend regular story meetings and participate in the magazine production process (source photos, proofread the issue and other related tasks).
This is an opportunity for students to work with a B2B National Magazine Award-winning publication, gain valuable experience in the journalism industry, expand their portfolio and develop skills through on-the-job training.
About us:
The print edition of CIM Magazine is published by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) eight times per year. Each edition is distributed to more than 8,000 CIM members and at industry-related events and conferences throughout the year. The team prides itself on producing high-quality journalism written by seasoned journalists.
Responsibilities
The intern will work closely with the Section Editor and have three main writing responsibilities:
Internship requirements:
- Articles for the news section of the CIM Magazine website
- The weekly news recap, which is posted to the CIM Magazine website and emailed to our newsletter list
- The front-of-book section of the magazine, which includes news, new products and a profile or analysis piece
- The intern will work 35 hours per week for 16 weeks, with the possibility of extension. Due to the remote aspect, technical requirements are a phone, internet and a computer with camera and microphone.
All applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
Qualifications:
- Strong news writing, editing and proofreading experience
· Exceptional communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
· Proficient interviewing skills
· Adept at Canadian Press style
Our ideal candidate is smart, professional, passionate about the quality of their work, interested in learning about the mining industry and is a self-starter with a reputation for writing quality content on tight deadlines.
Compensation:
$15.25/hr (or provincial minimum wage)
How to apply:
Submit a resume, three published articles (please include either a direct URL to the articles published online or the PDF from the magazine they were published in) and a cover letter outlining how this internship is a good fit for both yourself and CIM Magazine to Section Editor Silvia Pikal (spikal@cim.org). Please include your name and the title Editorial Internship in the subject field of the email.
Applicants who advance through the interview process will be required to complete a short writing test.
Internship start date: January 2, 2024
We thank all applicants who respond, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.