Wednesday, March 14, 2012

More Magazine - honorarium

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

Company: Transcontinental Media—More Magazine

Location: Yonge and Sheppard (Toronto)

Internship period: Mid-May to Mid-August 2012 (three months), four days per week

Compensation: Unpaid, but monthly honorarium is offered

Interviews to be held: Early April 2012

Deadline for submission of covering letter and resumé: March 28, 2012

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 and editors 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:
-Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a post-secondary Journalism or Magazine Publishing program

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 grLinkammar 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.