Fort McMurray Today

The Fort McMurray Today has an immediate opening for a summer intern reporter. Over a 12-week period, the summer intern will cover a wide range of local news, including a federal byelection, oilsands and environmental news, sports, and general assignment/community events.

The ideal candidate will bring:

-Previous experience in a daily newsroom -Strong photography skills -Ability to cover breaking/developing news -Familiarity with CMS and social media -Eagerness to find and pursue his or her own story assignments

Interested applicants should send their resume before May 12 to:

erika.beauchesne@sunmedia.ca

MediaFace

We're hiring a summer student! This is a paid position. 

MediaFace is a quickly-growing digital media outfit. Our solid roots in journalism help us develop quality stories that educate, illuminate and inspire. We’re passionate about the work we do because it matters.

Come work with us! We’re searching for a Junior Digital Content Producer to help us through the summer months. We need a person who has skills to support our storytellers. This is a position for a multi-tasker who thrives while working with a team, but is also ready to work solo. The ideal person will have the right balance of quality and quickness, hard work and a sense of humour.

Initial Skills and Qualifications
You are working on your post-secondary degree, or graduate diploma in journalism, communication, or similar fields. You have experience developing creative content.

Now for the list
passionate about creating quality content
ideally you have experience video editing
comfortable with WordPress / practical coding
strong organizational skills
exceptional communication skills
adaptable and willing to take on new and emerging roles
ability to learn new digital tools

What We Offer
We offer work that is enjoyable, challenging, and important. The job offers on-going professional development.

Send us a link to your digital portfolio along with your LinkedIn or résumé. WorkWithUs@mediaface.ca

We’d like to see your work by Thursday, May 8, 2014 - but the sooner the better as we are hiring immediately.

You must work out of our office in Toronto’s Film District (Leslieville area). As a summer position, you must be going back to school in the fall.

Please no phone calls or visits. We appreciate your time in sending us your details, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Green Teacher

Position: Editorial Assistant/Aboriginal Schools Liason

Type: summer job / summer student position

Organization: Green Teacher

Website: http://www.greenteacher.com

 
Location: Downtown Toronto, near Bathurst station

Green Teacher magazine is looking for a summer student to take on the role of Editorial Assistant/Aboriginal Schools Liason. Green Teacher is a small non-profit magazine that focuses on delivering exciting new ideas and activities in the sphere of environmental education. This job is a six-week crash course for someone who is eager to learn about all aspects of running a quarterly magazine: editorial, circulation, marketing and advertising. One minute they might be working on a marketing promotion, the next minute they might be editing an article. There is a special focus for this position on making our magazine more inclusive of Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Aboriginal ways of knowing. This position is funded through Canada Summer Jobs and pays $12/hour for 180 hours of work. Scheduling is flexible. 

You need to be a full time student intending to return back to school in the fall of 2014. Preference will be given to Aboriginal students with a demonstrated passion for magazine publishing and environmental education.

Duties include:

·         solicit articles from Aboriginal educators on environmental education topics

·         edit book reviews

·         assist in the preparation of new e-books

·         create promotional materials

·         fulfil orders

·         manage subscriber database

Skills

·         Studying Journalism or Environmental Studies in a post-secondary program

·         Strong command of Wordpress, Facebook, Twitter, Hootsuite etc.

·         Strong command of Microsoft Office

·         Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite such as InDesign and Photoshop considered an asset

·         Ability to speak French or Spanish is considered a strong asset

Application Procedure:  Email resume and cover letter to info@greenteacher.com by May 5^th.

Job Openings with the deVeber Institute

The following job positions are open this summer at the deVeber Institute for Bioethics and Social Research. Please forward to any potential candidates. Note criteria and timelines below. The deVeber

Institute for Bioethics and Social Research is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from all students.

 

Please note that all positions will be paid minimum wage from a Government grant from Canada Summer Jobs. Students must be returning to school in September full-time.

-Preference is given to post-secondary students.  This opportunity is for students aged 15 to 30 years who are enrolled in school for September.

-All students hired must be available to work at least 30 hours a week from May until mid August (number of weeks will vary). There will be no holiday breaks except statutory holidays.

-This job requires considerable independent work. You must also have access to your own computer and be able and willing to work with little or limited supervision.

-Students hired must be available to attend meetings in person in Toronto.

Please be aware that the Government typically does not let us know final results of our grant application to hire students until the middle of May.

Complete applications to the deVeber Institute require a cover letter (*see details below*) and resume sent to bioethics@deveber.org as a single Word or Doc file. Please do not send PDF files.

If you believe you would be a good candidate for more than one position, please indicate which ones and why in your cover letter. DO NOT send us multiple versions of your application for each position applied for.

When submitting your application, please include a cover letter telling us:
-why you would like to work with us
-what position or positions you are interested in
-what experience you have that would make you a good candidate for this work
-please include volunteer work as well as paid work
-your course of studies

Please also include in your cover letter any knowledge you already have of the deVeber Institute.
 
Research Assistant and Research Promoter
Student will work with Senior Researcher to promote existing research on
Women’s health, family health, palliative care, law, and bioethics.
Student backgrounds such as the following will be considered: biology, psychology, social studies, health or medical studies, law, theology, or related studies, or a demonstrated ability to do research and writing. Investigative skills an asset.

Student will consider existing deVeber research and develop ways to publish and promote it. Methods will include but are not limited to: writing media releases, finding journals and helping to prepare articles for submission; submitting work to various writers or media, finding ways to promote it through our website and network. Any educational background will be considered but student must have a sense of the implications of the research and how it can have impact. Experience with publishing, promoting or communications an asset.

Student and Youth Coordinator
Student will help coordinate, track, and support the various summer student positions working at the Institute this summer. Work will also include liaising with student mentors and deVeber staff regularly. Position requires attention to detail, leadership skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and keeping others on their timeline. Any education background can be considered, but student must show experience managing other people.

Event Planner
Assist in planning an event in July 2014 using deVeber under the direction of the Executive Director. Help with developing the plan, timeline, securing speakers, marketing, and developing web content and materials for the events. Student backgrounds such as any of the above plus arts, journalism, and communications will be considered.

Assist in identifying, planning and creating programs for youth involvement in deVeber’s work.  Using social media and other methods, develop ways of reaching out to youth and young adults. Help create a more solid youth arm of the deVeber Institute. Any background will be considered, but demonstrated experience working with youth, developing social media forums, and/or reaching out to youth communities an asset.

Communications and Development Assistant
Assist in the identifying, planning, developing, and sending or posting of communications. Includes but is not limited to media releases, research updates, and social media postings. Develop links with organizations and agencies which would have an interest in our research. Help update and further develop deVeber website. Help further develop deVeber presence on social media platforms.
Background in communications, journalism or related studies, or experience in related work.

Work with Executive Director and Development Associate to help develop and execute fundraising initiatives, such as identifying prospects, developing mail-outs, email campaigns, thank you letters, newsletters, building database, and other activities. Fundraising, arts, public relations and other studies will be considered, and/or experience in fundraising.

Video, Film Production and Graphics Designer
Develop and create YouTube and other video content promoting findings of deVeber research, using original and existing film footage. Help develop context for videos on deVeber website and other suitable locations, and post as needed. Visual arts, film and video studies, media studies or related studies required, or a demonstrated ability to create videos.

All job applications should be sent by email to bioethics@deveber.org
Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, April 30th, 2014 until 5:00 PM EST. Thank you to all applicants, only successful applicants will be contacted.

Summer 2014 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 a volunteer editorial intern. We offer an honorarium of
$500 after successful completion of the internship. Please note that our internships meet
the standards laid out by the Ontario Ministry of Labour. For more information please
see here: http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/es/pubs/internships.php.

Applications are due by Friday, May 2, 2013 by 5 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 August 2014.
(Note that only successful applicants will be contacted for interviews.)

Candidates for the internship position 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: 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: Toronto
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 Meagan Perry c/o internships@rabble.ca. Please note
"news internship" in the subject line.

Cryptocurrency/Bitcoin News

MEDIA :: SUMMER INTERNSHIP POSITION (16 weeks)

Position: Editor
 

Reports to: Business Development Manager

 Full time

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Prepare copy for publishing

·         Take a lead roll in all online publishing: Word Press

·         Ensure formatting standards are maintain for all web publishing (over see global publishing)

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

·         Ideal candidate is in the process of completing or holds a journalism / communications degree

·         Proven organizational skills and relentless attention to detail

·         General understanding of cryptocurrency (Bitcoin) and/or keen interest to learn and expand

·         WordPress experience

 

Who we are:

CoinReport.com is a dynamic new digital media startup focused on Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency space. We are passionate about the development of these and other related technologies and committed to delivering high quality 24-hour media to a large audience.

CoinReport.com is backed by the experience and expertise of IHM Media, which currently publishes 3 highly successful media platforms globally.

APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT A UP TO DATE RESUME WITH COVER LETTER, VIA EMAIL

hr@ihmmedia.com

CoinReport.com will be filling a number of positions; we encourage all those interested to apply regardless of background. A keen interest to lean and a base knowledge of cryptocurrency / Bitcoin is all that is required to earn an interview.