The Guelph Mercury is seeking applications for a
summer reporter-photographer intern. Applications will be received until March
3, 2014. This is a paid, four-month internship that will run from the start of
May to the end of August. There is some flexibility on the start and close
dates for the contract.
Applications may be sent to:
Brian Williams
City Editor
Guelph Mercury
8-14 Macdonell St.
Guelph, ON
N1H 6P7
No phone inquiries please. Please include samples
of your work or links to it.
FUNCTIONS:
· Cover issues, events and people as assigned.
· Write news and feature stories in a variety of lengths and
styles.
·
Generate story ideas
for news, features and long-term projects.
·
File on deadline
daily.
·
Some photography. Some
video work.
·
Multimedia work,
including video editing.
·
Social media work and
monitoring,
· Other duties as assigned.
· Weekend and evening work.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Newspaper or writing experience; good interviewing skills
· Strong writing and communication skills.
· Proven ability to work under pressure of deadlines.
· A self-starter with good news and feature story ideas.
· Investigative and freedom of information reporting skills
as well as a working knowledge of computer assisted reporting are considered assets.
· Ability to use digital cameras.
· Excellent time management skills.
· Must have a current Ontario driver’s licence and a
dependable vehicle.
HOURS OF WORK:
· 37.5 hours a week and some Saturdays, as assigned. Must be
prepared to work a flexible schedule.
