More Magazine - honorarium

Fall Internship Opportunity—Fact-checking Intern (1 position available)

Company: Transcontinental Media—More Magazine

Location: Yonge and Sheppard (Toronto)

Internship period: September 6 to December 8, 2011, four days per week

Compensation: Unpaid, but monthly honorarium is offered

Interviews to be held: July 2011

Deadline for submission of covering letter and resumé: July 11, 2011

More, a Canadian magazine targeted at 40-plus women, is looking for a factchecking intern seeking practical experience working for a busy publication. You will have the opportunity to work with some of the best writers in Canada and play an integral role in bringing magazine articles to print.

Responsibilities could include:
-Fact-checking stories on a wide variety of topics
-Entering changes into InCopy files
-Conducting research for various story concepts and sidebars
-Attending selected editorial meetings

Education:
-Working toward completion of a degree in Journalism or Magazine Publishing, or recent post-secondary graduate

Qualifications:
-Some fact-checking experience is required through either a post-secondary factchecking course or print-based work setting
-Strong research skills
-Attention to detail
-Strong spelling and grammar skills
-Ability to work independently and as a team member
-Interest in women’s issues and health
-Willingness to learn

Interested applicants may email a covering letter and resumé to: Brenda Thompson, Copy Editor, More (brenda.thompson@more.ca). No telephone calls, please.

Women in Film and Television Toronto - paid

Membership & Communications Assistant

Posted: Monday June 6, 2011

Closes: Friday June 17, 2011

Location: Toronto (Yonge & Eglinton)

Reports to: Executive Director

Term: July 11 – August 26, 2011 (7 weeks)

Type: Internship

Hours: 33 hours per week

Compensation: $10.25 per hour

Company Description
Founded in 1984, Women in Film & Television – Toronto (WIFT-T) is a not-for-profit professional organization that supports women in screen-based media—film, television and digital media—to build, advance and sustain their careers nationally and internationally. Our mission is to enhance the skills of our members so they can become significant decision-makers at all levels of the industry. This is achieved by providing access to high quality programming, mentoring, networking and industry events that recognize the talents and potential of women.

Responsibilities
• Assist with membership outreach
• Collate membership feedback and respond to general inquiries
• Maintain comprehensive records of active members in the database
• Process new membership and renewal applications and follow-up with members regarding annual membership dues and renewals
• Assist with programming and coordinating member events
• Edit/summarize materials, such as promotional materials, speaker biographies etc.
• Assist the Communications Officer in the development of concept and copy for advertising campaigns
• Assist with social media campaigns using Facebook, Twitter, Linked-in and others
• Conduct media outreach (including on the phone) and research for the International Women in Digital Media Summit and Industry Research Study
• Assist with website content management
• Track media coverage and prepare reports

Qualifications
o Must be enrolled as full-time student in a post-secondary institution, returning in the fall
o Must be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with provincial/territorial legislation and regulations
o Strong administrative and organizational skills
o Exceptional oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
o Ability to problem solve, take initiative, and set priorities
o Strong technical proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator and Access), some HTML experience preferred
o Ability to work in a team-oriented environment

Please note this position may require occasional attendance at early morning, evening and weekend events.

Application Details
WIFT-T is a small, team-based environment and only candidates with the proven ability to work in a flexible, not-for-profit culture will be selected for an interview. No phone calls please.

Qualified candidates should email their resume and letter of interest to jobs@wift.com by 5PM on Friday June 17, 2011. Please reference the job title in the subject line of your email. WIFT-T is an equal opportunity employer.

Dolce Vita and City Life magazines - unpaid

Intern Writer

Dolce Publishing Inc. (Dolce Vita and City Life magazines)

www.dolce.ca

Issue Date: June 1, 2011

Location: Vaughan (Hwy 27/Hwy 7)

Position: Full-time, 12-week unpaid internship

The ideal candidate should be a journalism student or graduate seeking a summer internship in a learning atmosphere where portfolio development is attainable. The applicant must have strong writing, interviewing and communication skills and a curious personality. A deep interest in news and a grasp on social media and skill of investigative research is obligatory. Efficiency, speed and ability to meet deadlines is critical in a fastpaced environment. Working knowledge of a MAC environment is desired. Successful interns look forward to exciting assignments, which may include features on celebrities, entrepreneurs and industry experts; PR and broadcast experience. Possible hire once internship is completed.

SKILLS
- Demonstrated ability to produce engaging, active writing with effective interviewing
techniques
- Competency in meeting new challenges with an open mind and an optimistic response;
the ability to take initiative without request or direction
- An understanding of and adherence to Canadian Press Stylebook
- A commitment to delivering quality print, online and press content that meets or
exceeds expectations
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task various assignments for multiple publications
- A knack for pitching fresh story ideas that correspond to vision of publications
- Knowledge and practice of social media sites
- A positive attitude, excellent teamwork approach and eagerness to learn

ASSETS
Copy edit/proofing knowledge
Background and/or interest in broadcasting
Experience editing with Final Cut Pro
Comfortable on camera
Creative eye and factual script writing skills
Public Relations knowledge

All qualified candidates should forward their résume with cover letter and writing
samples to angela@dolce.ca

Sympatico.ca - paid

Online Content Associate – Sympatico.ca (Fall 2011 Internship)

Company: Sympatico.ca – a division of Bell Media

Job Type: Internship; Paid

Available openings: 2

Expected Hours per Week: 37.5 hours

Duration: 4 months (approx Sept 1^st to Dec 31st)

Remuneration: approx $650 – 750/wk based on experience

Job Description:

A great learning opportunity for a student who is interested in contributing to Sympatico.ca – the country’s leading Internet portal that reaches more than 20 million Canadians online.

Our ideal candidate would possess; a passion for online content in all of its forms (text, images, audio, video and interactive), good knowledge of the web and the current state of online content in Canada and the US and a keen interest in the user experience of online material

This placement would involve the following challenges:

Discussing the content objectives of each channel with the Content Managers, Sourcing appropriate content from our Content Partners, Editing content for space and format, Augmenting the content with complementary photos or graphics, Adding this content into our state of the art Content Management System (CMS) and promoting it through various entry points, Discussing the performance of these content elements on a weekly basis with the Content Managers in order to learn and improve our overall user experience and Developing/maintaining reports that capture key metrics.

Skills Required:

Strong editorial skills and experience, knowledge/experience editing web content and working with content management systems, solid copywriting abilities, grammatical accuracy and attention to detail, working knowledge of Photoshop and publishing tools, ability to oversee authoring and upload of web content using a proprietary web content management system, capacity to work effectively with internal and external clients, strong written and verbal communication skills in English and strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Contact Information:

To apply for this position please forward your resume and cover letter to sympatico.hr@bell.ca

Deadline for applying is June 30^th, 2011.

Saab Club of Canada - unpaid

“Editor” for the Saab Club of Canada monthly newsletter, the Gryphon

The position is not paid.

The Saab Club of Canada, founded in 1978, is a non-profit corporation dedicated to the owners’ enjoyment of their Saab (motor vehicles, cars, built in Sweden) in a convivial atmosphere. There are about 80 members across Canada, though the majority live close to metropolitan Toronto.

The Gryphon is currently running monthly January to November at 16 pages. However, as the Editor, you would be responsible for determining the current and future direction of the Gryphon. We have been experimenting with on-line publication but would expect to continue with hardcopy publishing for the near future. The newsletter is distributed at monthly meetings on the third Wednesday of the month, except December.

The present format is written in MS Word, but this can be changed. The club would be willing to purchase new software to make putting together the monthly Gryphon a simpler task. Past club member editors have spent between 20 and 30 hours per month, but hopefully with better publishing software (and some publishing knowledge/experience) this can be reduced to half the time and effort.

New monthly content is found on the web from various Saab related web sites. Also, members have contributed many articles about their own motoring experiences. Club events such as driving schools, fun rallies and winery tours are published with photographs. Other new content would be up to the Editor, as long as it is motoring related.

Contact:

Rob Manger – retiring editor

robmanger@sympatico.ca

dandyhorse magazine - unpaid, multiple postings

dandyhorse magazine EVENTS and WEB volunteers for 2011.

dandyhorse magazine is Canada's only arts and culture magazine for people who ride bikes. We publish twice per year (April/May and August/September) and will now publish an online winter edition, staring this year!

dandyhorsemagazine.com

EVENTS Volunteers - dandyhorse magazine

By joining the dandyhorse team as an events volunteer you'll bring your positive and outgoing personality and passion for all things bike to bicycle and art events across Toronto. Event volunteers are expected to attend 2 to 10 events starting immediately until the end of the year and assist in selling magazines and subscriptions while promoting the dandy brand. In addition to attending events, volunteers will liaise with retail shops fulfilling orders, maintaining stock and securing new retail opportunities.

Events volunteers are expected to be available 5-8 hours per week including weekends. This position has room for promotion to the circulation department.

Email Tammy tthorne@dandyhorse.com or Duncan Duncan@dandyhorsemagazine.com with your resume and statement of intent.

dandyhorse magazine is 100% volunteer driven.

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dandyWEB CONTRIBUTORS needed!

We’re having a hard time keeping up with our exciting new web presence dandyhorsemagazine.com and need new contributors to profile shops, photograph and interview people riding in the streets for our Bike Spotting section of the dandyBLOG and attend events.

We are looking for people who like to write, take photos and ride bikes! Candidates who can both write articles and take photographs will receive priority although we welcome applications from those interested in just writing or photography.

Successful candidates will be featured contributors to our first online winter issue.

Email Tammy tthorne@dandyhorse.com or Duncan Duncan@dandyhorsemagazine.com with your resume and statement of intent. dandyhorsemagazine.com


dandyhorse magazine is 100% volunteer driven.

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Ongoing opportunities for magazine contributions exist.

Our September issue will be guest edited by Bob Blumer from the Food Network.

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Totem - paid

Totem

Associate Editor, Online

POSITION SUMMARY
The role of the Associate Editor is to help in the writing, fact-checking, proof-reading, and running of the website to ensure all are produced on schedule and maintain the highest quality. In addition, they must assist in maintaining a positive relationship with the client, contribute to the style and content of the project, and execute print projects, as required.

KEY COMPETENCIES
- Excellent writing skills
- Highly organized
- Keen eye for detail
- Creative
- Self-starter with an ability to work independently
- Ability to multi task under tight deadlines
- Team and customer focused
- Strong communication skills
- Proven interest in art, entertainment and culture-related content

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Develop, assign and write web stories related to culture, and fashion as well as display copy and email newsletters as required.
- Maintain support systems to ensure the smooth running of the website and any other client-related projects
- Handle special projects as assigned
- Perform editing and proofreading tasks as directed
- Work closely with the editorial and account teams to ensure deadlines are met with ease and professionalism


EXPERIENCE
- Previous digital experience necessary
- Writing and editing experience necessary
- Proven organizational and administrative skills
- Special interest and/or experience in lifestyle content is an asset

OTHER SPECIALIZED SKILLS
- Intermediate level Excel
- Intermediate level Word
- Experience with Outlook
- Experience with InCopy

EDUCATION
- Education in digital and/or print publishing, journalism or marketing.

WORKING CONDITIONS
- When necessary, some overtime is expected

HOW TO APPLY

To apply to this and other opportunities at Totem, please visit our website at www.totembrandstories.com and select the “Connect” tab.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Totem, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Canadian Crossroads International - paid

Organization: Canadian Crossroads International

Position: Online and Social Media Coordinator

Paid: $15 hr/ 30 hrs week/ 6 weeks

Deadline: June 17

Canadian Crossroads International is an international development agency that engages volunteers to advance the rights of women and reduce poverty in Africa and Bolivia. Crossroads is recruiting an enthusiastic Online and Social Media Coordinator to support its online communications and public engagement programs. The intern is a skilled writer and brings direct experience using social media and knowledge of HTML. This position will provide relevant work experience for students looking to pursue careers in communications or journalism.

Tasks and responsibilities

The Online and Social Media Coordinator will:

· Research and write blogs, posts, releases and profiles for online media

· Research and support online or Toronto-based events to engage volunteers and Canadians in international development issues

· Create interactive content to increase engagement in international development issues

· Conduct web site updates

· Provide regular posts and responses to online communities including articles, photos, video, podcast, volunteer postings

· Support production of online newsletter (ebulletin)

· Conduct and/or transcribe interviews with volunteers, program staff, program partners and alumni for CCI’s online publications

· Monitor benchmarks and update statistics to measure performance

· Develop media lists and supports media relations program as required

Qualifications

· Pursuing degree in journalism, public relations, communications or marketing

· Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills

· Active user of social media and experience with other online media

· Proficiency using HTML and design software

· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

· Ability to work independently as part of a team

· Video or audio editing skills an asset

· Experience in or interest in international development

· Written and oral French language skills, and Spanish are assets

Please submit your application by email to:
Candice O’Grady, Communications Officer, candice@cciorg.ca