2010 Internship Opportunities @ rabble.ca!
rabble.ca is one of the success stories of Canadian independent journalism, publishing news and columns by some of the best writers of the left, and providing exposure to new writers. rabble.ca hosts one of the most dynamic discussion boards in the country: babble.
Five years ago, rabble.ca launched the ever-expanding rabble podcast network as well as the rabble book lounge complete with reviews, an online book store, book events listings and more (www.rabble.ca/lounge), and in 2008 we launched rabbletv!
Since its inception in 2001, rabble’s readership has grown by leaps and bounds while maintaining a loyal core readership: we have 130,000 monthly visitors who read more than eight million pages each month. rabble.ca is an incorporated not-for-profit
organization.
rabble.ca is currently seeking volunteer editorial interns — please see descriptions of each below.
Applications are due Friday, January 29, 2010.
As rabble operates in a virtual office environment, interns may be located anywhere in the country and will work from home; positions run through July 2010. (Note that only successful applicants will be contacted for interviews.)
Candidates for the internship positions described below should have the following
qualifications:
• Familiarity with rabble.ca;
• High level of responsibility, ability to meet deadlines and to work independently and with accuracy and attention to detail;
• Awareness of current affairs and of social justice movements;
• Experience in working in a virtual environment preferable.
Internship 1: News writing and editing
The successful candidate will work one-on-one with rabble editors and participate in some of the daily tasks involved in producing the site. In addition, the candidate will be expected to pitch news stories, take regular news-writing assignments and work with the editor to prepare the articles for publication. The news intern will also gain experience in research and fact-checking. Strong writing, editing and research skills are a must, as are an interest in current affairs and the ability to meet quick deadlines.
Time commitment required: 10 to 12 hours per week; location of supervising editor: Vancouver
Please send your resume and one-page covering letter describing your qualifications and why you’d like this position to managing editor Alexandra Samur c/o
internships@rabble.ca. Please note “news internship” in the subject line.
Internship 2: the rabble podcast network
If you are enthusiastic about audio, radio and podcast production, news and current affairs, and you want to be part of creating a stable, strong, and independent media in Canada -- well, you could be the next rpn intern!
As an intern at the rabble podcast network, you will spend eight hours a week working with the rpn's executive producer mixing and hosting podcasts, scouting material, conceiving promotional ideas for the network, and sending out a weekly newsletter to the rpn mailing list.
You will have the opportunity to produce original material, learn audio editing skills (or hone the ones you have), and to work closely with a group of committed media producers and journalists at one of Canada's most innovative media websites. Your location is not important but your access to the internet and ability to meet regularly by Skype, IM or telephone is essential.
Time commitment required: 8 hours per week; location of supervisor: Whitehorse
Please send resume and one-page covering letter describing your qualifications and why you'd like this position to rpn producer Meagan Perry c/o internships@rabble.ca. Please note "rabble podcast network internship" in the subject line.
