Brunswick News, one of Atlantic Canada's most dynamic media groups, serves up a comprehensive package of news and information to readers throughout New Brunswick each day.
Our ever growing network of media outlets includes New Brunswick's daily newspapers, over a dozen weekly newspapers, magazines, and New Brunswick's most popular online news and entertainment properties. Our journalists, cartoonists and photographers have captured more than 150 awards from the prestigious Atlantic Journalism Awards. The Atlantic Journalism Awards recognize journalistic excellence in the region, the foundation of Brunswick News.
Summer Interns
We look for reporters with a keen sense for news, an eagerness to break stories and a clean, clear writing style. Our interns quickly immerse themselves in assignments, thoroughly researching and reporting news and feature stories to daily deadlines. They are enterprising and can dig up stories on their own. They are team players but are equally at ease in working independently. They are versatile – willing and able to write for any section of the paper.
Qualifications:
University or college-level studies in journalism or related education
Demonstrated ability to work independently in setting priorities, meeting deadlines and following up on assignments
Top-notch communication and organizational skills
Computer skills
A valid driver's license
Access to a reliable vehicle (required only for certain placements)
Photojournalism experience and bilingualism are considered definite assets
Previous newspaper experience is required to be considered for placement with a daily publication.
Responsibilities:
Research, report and write assignments to deadline under little supervision
Our summer internships begin in May and run until the end of August. Summer interns will be eligible to apply for our full-year internships, which begin in September.
To initiate your application, please go to www.careerbeacon.com/bni and select the Summer Reporting Internships posting. Through this posting, applicants can apply online. After completing this first step in the application process, applicants will be invited by email to submit writing samples and references to a designated email address.
All applications must be received by February 22, 2010. Failure to submit a complete and accurate application in the manner requested may result in a rejected application.
