2013-14 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. You can read, hear and watch them in our
original news, opinion, blogs, book, podcast and video sections and on our
moderated discussion board, babble!
Since its inception in 2001,
rabble's readership has grown by leaps and bounds while maintaining a loyal
core readership: we now get an average of 250,000 unique visitors monthly, and
we are growing. 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 by Friday,
October 11, 2013 by noon PST/3 p.m. EST.
As rabble operates in a virtual
office environment, most interns may be located anywhere in the country and
will work from home; positions run through April 2014. (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, assist with
maintenance of our event listings page and work with the editor to prepare
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. You
will have the opportunity to produce original feature and news material, learn
and develop editing skills, and to work closely with a group of committed media
producers and journalists at one of Canada's most innovative media websites.
Time commitment required: 10
hours per week; location of supervising editor: Vancouver
Your location is not important
but your access to the Internet and ability to meet regularly by Skype, IM or
telephone is essential.
Please send your resume and
one-page covering letter describing your qualifications and why you'd like this
position to Derrick O'Keefe 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 work with the rpn's executive producer mixing and hosting podcasts, scouting material and conceiving promotional ideas for the network.
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: 10 hours per week; location of supervisor: Toronto
Please send a 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.
As an intern at the rabble podcast network, you will work with the rpn's executive producer mixing and hosting podcasts, scouting material and conceiving promotional ideas for the network.
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: 10 hours per week; location of supervisor: Toronto
Please send a 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.
Internship 3: Blogging and books
The successful candidate for this unique position has an eye for
sharp writing and a pretty good hold on it themselves. They have a lot of books
for friends, particularly from Canadian authors and independent Canadian
publishers. They carry a chip on their shoulder when it comes to stories on
post-secondary education issues -- labour, tuition, debt, teaching -- and aren't
shy about chasing down elusive writers for loose change. They love independent
media and want to make it better.
The position will focus on developing editorial and publishing
skills under the co-supervision of rabble.ca’s
Blogs Coordinator and Books Coordinator. You
will have the opportunity to learn and participate in every aspect of a variety
of editorial and publishing duties including: curating a blog on post-secondary
education, tracking down potential reprints and enlisting writers for original
articles; attending weekly story meetings with pitches in hand; proofreading
submissions; organizing and moderating an online book club discussion; writing
or assigning book reviews; proposing and completing your own project.
You will commit 10 hours per week, including bi-weekly check-ins
with your main supervising staff member. Your main supervisor is based in
Vancouver, but a versatile intern with experience working in a digital world
can accomplish their duties from anywhere.
Time
commitment required: 10 hours per week; location of main supervisor:
Vancouver
Please send a one-page covering letter and resume describing your
qualifications and why you'd like this position to blogs coordinator Michael
Stewart c/o internships@rabble.ca. Please note "rabble blogs and books
internship" in the subject line.
Internship 4: Activist toolkit
The activist toolkit is a
dynamic place for community activists to share workshop designs, posters,
flyers, online tools and ideas. By making these tools available, the activist
toolkit inspires and supports the people involved in community work worldwide
by developing leaderships and helping organizations grow.
This internship opportunity involves researching activist tools to help expand this long-anticipated section of rabble.ca, networking with social change organizations across Canada, moderating discussion on tools, as well as posting weekly blogs. Interns will learn social media skills, basic podcasting, and common workplace management tools. Experience isn't as important as a proven commitment to social justice and meeting tight deadlines.
This internship opportunity involves researching activist tools to help expand this long-anticipated section of rabble.ca, networking with social change organizations across Canada, moderating discussion on tools, as well as posting weekly blogs. Interns will learn social media skills, basic podcasting, and common workplace management tools. Experience isn't as important as a proven commitment to social justice and meeting tight deadlines.
Through this internship are opportunities to
connect with other folks in indie media and progressive organizations. A
reference is guaranteed after successful completion of the internship.
Time commitment required: 10 hours per week; location of supervising editor: Toronto
Please send a one-page
covering letter indicating why you think you are the right person for this
position to activist toolkit coordinator Steffanie Pinch c/o
internships@rabble.ca. Please note "activist toolkit" in the subject
line.
Internship 5: Film Festivals in Toronto (FFIT) project
Do you love movies? Are you
organized and detail-oriented? Do spreadsheets make you happy? Are your thumbs
itching to tweet? rabble.ca's
Film Festivals in Toronto project highlights and celebrates the many
film festivals in Toronto and we are seeking an intern to help develop this
project. The FFIT project is a volunteer-run initiative from rabble staff and
writers who have a thing for film.
This position involves a fair bit of
administration (identifying festivals and films, locating reviewers, posting reviews,
arranging for screenings and generally promoting the project). There will be
opportunities in the position to review films and conduct interviews for rabble.ca. You
will connect with a number of film festivals, have the opportunity to publish
written and audio material, and develop social media and administration skills.
This is an opportunity to have a strong role in guiding the future of this
project.
Time commitment required: 10 hours per week; location of supervising editor: Toronto
This position is located in Toronto. Access to the Internet and ability to meet regularly by Skype, IM, Google Video or telephone is essential.
Please send your resume and one-page covering letter describing your qualifications and interest in the position to Matthew Adams c/o internships@rabble.ca noting "FFIT internship" in the subject line.
Time commitment required: 10 hours per week; location of supervising editor: Toronto
This position is located in Toronto. Access to the Internet and ability to meet regularly by Skype, IM, Google Video or telephone is essential.
Please send your resume and one-page covering letter describing your qualifications and interest in the position to Matthew Adams c/o internships@rabble.ca noting "FFIT internship" in the subject line.
