Friday, September 18, 2015

Moved

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The Ryerson Journalism Job Blog has moved. It can now be found here.

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Friday, August 21, 2015

KWAZZ

Part-Time / Flexible Hours / Multiple Positions Available

Job Description:

This position requires you to produce one video (in a blog-video format) reporting on the current news per day. Production of each video takes roughly one hour. Candidates should have strong writing skills and familiarity with video production.

 Specifc Duties:

 We provide you with the news topic/story

 You produce a concise news summary following Kwazz standard of reporting

 Record a short video of yourself (head and shoulders) reporting each news story (60 second or less)

 Upload the video, your summary and your sources through Kwazz automated system

This is a great opportunity for recent graduates, motivated journalism students as well as experienced journalists. The work is paid and you will also be paid for your training time. The hours of work are determined based on your availability.

If you are interested in applying, please submit a sample to jobs@kwazz.com

All submissions will remain confdential and are for evaluation purposes only.

Sample Requirements:

 Select a current news story and provide a short unbiased summary in blog -video format

 Your sample video should be less than 30 seconds

 Your submission will be evaluated based on the clarity and overall quality of the video

We look forward to hearing from you!

KWAZZ Team

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Jason Bryden is In the Dark


One of Canada’s top audio production houses is adding a podcast to it’s already impressive repertoire. You’ve heard our work regularly on the national broadcaster. We are looking for a junior creative producer to meet with our host (Jason Bryden) as we are in exploratory stages of building a team. The show is called "Jason Bryden is In the Dark". It explores the backstories of the biggest and smallest issues of the day. It is an hour-long audio interview podcast. Your duties would include collaborating with the host, chasing stories, and booking guests. Remuneration to be determined upon employment. 



Monday, June 22, 2015

Fundraising and Communications Assistant



8 -10 weeks (June – August 2015)

$12.00/hour


The Summer Career Placements (SCP) program at the Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto is a Government of Canada initiative that provides funding to employers and designed to assist students in preparing for their future entry into the labour market.  The initiative provides career-related work experience to students while complimenting their classroom learning.

The Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto, on behalf of the Catholic community, is committed to providing social services that protect children and strengthen family life.

 

We value:

·         Human Dignity

·         The Courage and Integrity to Take a Stand

·         Partnership and Teamwork

·         Cultural, Racial and Individual Differences

·         Professional Excellence 



Purpose of the position: To jointly assist the Society's Fund Development and Communications Departments with their fundraising, event support, writing, campaign planning and media relations needs.

Reports to: Jointly reports to Managers of Fund Development and Communications

Responsibilities:
  • Administrative support functions arising in the day to day operations of the two departments, management and content creation of the Facebook page,
  • Preparation for the annual Scholarship event, including follow up emails and calls to youth being supported as well as supporting the Fund Development staff with event day preparations,
  • Administrative tasks such as and not limited to; photocopying, filing, and contacting monthly donors, and data entry on donor database,
  • Researching, interviewing and writing feature articles for external agency newsletter,
  • Assisting with the planning of the 2015 Child Abuse Prevention Month Public Awareness Campaign and other special events,
  • Supporting pro-active and reactive media relations activities including developing communications strategies, key messages, news releases, ongoing media tracking, etc.


Skills and Knowledge Required:
  • Working towards a diploma or degree in event management, fundraising, communications or public relations;
  • Is a self-starter with lots of initiative, organized, and strong presentation skills, well spoken;
  • Is a creative thinker;
  • Some knowledge of fundraising and communications (writing);
  • Interested in furthering the Hope for Children Fund & CCAS mission;
  • Some knowledge in design and web content;
  • Knowledge and skill of the Raisers Edge database system;
  • Excellent knowledge and skill of MS Office, Lotus Notes, PowerPoint and Excel;
  • Ability to prioritize and work on multiple initiatives at one time;                                                   
  • The ability to work independently, and as part of a team.

In order to qualify for these positions based on the Government of Canada Funding criteria, applicants must be:

  • between 15-30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
·         registered as full-time student in the previous academic year;
·         intends to return to school on a full-time basis during the next academic year;
  • students in a secondary, post secondary, vocational or technical program but not attending full time classes while participating in their placement or hold another full time job that is 30 or more hours per week.
  • legally entitled to work in Canada;
  • a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.


Qualified individuals are invited to explore this opportunity by
forwarding their resumes quoting

Please quote the position title that you are interested in on your covering letter.

file #
E- SUMMER-RU
to

Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto, 26 Maitland Street, Toronto, Ontario M4Y 1C6           
Fax:  (416) 395-1551   |    E-mail:  hrs@torontoccas.org

Deadline Closing Date is: June 24, 2015


We thank you for your interest in working at the Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto.  Upon available openings, we will be contacting qualified candidates accordingly.


All communications will be held in strict and professional confidence.

Catholic Children's Aid Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Friday, June 19, 2015

Scully The World Show


Job title : researcher
Rate of pay: 18$ / per hour
Expected hours per week : between 10-15
Duties of the job: Pre-research in a particular field of activity: finding background and contacts.
Skills and experience expected of a successful candidate: used to search on internet and make efficient summaries.
A brief word about your project: Interviews with prominent personalities for Scully The World Show  on air for many years.
Your contact information: Francine Blais- Senior Editor – Scully The World Show: T. 514.529.1485  M.514.386.4031
A deadline for applications: as soon as possible.

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Resume Target

Full Time salaried positions available. ( 2 Positions Available)

**** All training provided in-house by experienced writing team leads

Currently searching for experienced writers to join our expanding in-house team. Experience writing for professionals and executives is an asset, but those with less than 2 years' experience are encouraged to apply. All training will be provided in house on an ongoing basis, including working with senior writers.

We are interested in hiring writers who can manage their time while maintaining a high standard of quality.  

Duties of the job - Working with our clientele to write individual resumes as per their career field, years of experience and anything related in giving the client a strong resume for success in their job search.

Skills and experience expected of a successful candidate: Attention to detail is the main key component and an ability to communicate well with our clients. Our clients receive a comprehensive consultation about 45 minutes on average. The ability to converse and hold interviews over the phone or in person will play a big part in putting together a compelling document.

If you are interested in becoming part of our team please submit your resume and cover letter (all as MS Word attachments) in confidence to: Amos Tayts - amos@resumetarget.com

True Growth Communications Internship

July - December 2015

Saint John, New Brunswick

- Are you a recent or soon-to-be grad of a recognized journalism or public relations program?
- Are you passionate about community-building, economic development and/or innovation?
- Are you looking to gain professional experience writing and pitching stories at a national level?
- Are you interested in building professional relationships with more than 25 high-profile public and private organizations?

If so, we encourage you to apply for the inaugural True Growth Communications Internship.

About True Growth

Here in Saint John, New Brunswick, we’ve adopted a unique, community-based approach to economic development called True Growth 2.0. Under the True Growth Model, public and private enterprises are working collaboratively to identify and mobilize economic development projects that will help drive prosperity across our region.

To date, True Growth Projects have engaged more than 150 passionate leaders across numerous industries. Results have been both tangible and impressive, spanning six key sectors. Since 2014, the True Growth Model has received national and international attention for its innovative and results-oriented approach and has been celebrated by Cisco Systems, FDI, and Progress Media.

Internship Objectives

Our real success stories lie within each organization and each project. These stories need to be shared more widely, especially at the national level – both to gain external validation for our community, and to help combat negative perceptions surrounding Atlantic Canada’s economic climate and future.

To this end, the True Growth Communications Intern will work with True Growth Network Partners and Project Teams to:
- Proactively engage with the True Growth community to identify high-impact stories;
- Help contextualize and develop content (including research, interviews, writing etc.);
- Pitch appropriate stories to national and other non-local media outlets (traditional news, social media and other forums);
- Build / map a network of media contacts and relationships;
- Track regional and national coverage;
- Provide other storytelling support to stakeholders, as required.

Success of the internship will be assessed according to:

- The number, tone and variety of stories pitched;
- The number, tone and variety of stories picked up by non-local media outlets;
- The level of engagement with and assistance provided to True Growth stakeholders;
- The extent / depth of media contacts and relationships established.

Professional Development Opportunity

The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity of building direct, value-add relationships with the numerous high-profile organizations and individuals involved with True Growth, including (but not limited to): five regional municipalities, economic development agencies, authorities and commissions, Provincial and Federal government partners, private sector associations, post-secondary institutions, environmental stakeholders, Francophone and immigrant communities, and local thought-leaders and project champions.

Required Skills

We’re looking for a quick learner with lots of energy. The ideal candidate will also have:

- Graduated from a recognized journalism or public relations program in the last 12 months, or will complete such a program by the end of 2015;
- A good understanding of the national news landscape in Canada;
- Excellent people skills, both in person and in correspondence;
- Strong research and writing skills;
- Excellent time-management skills;
- The ability to receive, work through and apply stakeholder feedback;
- Cursory experience tracking and analyzing news stories and related data.
A demonstrated passion for and commitment to the East Coast is an asset.

Work Details

- The True Growth Communications Intern is an independent contractor position, involving approximately 35 hours / week of work (some work will occur outside of regular business hours).
- The intern will report to the True Growth Communications Working Group, through the Director of Partner Engagement and Communications at Enterprise Saint John.
- The successful candidate will be paid a minimum monthly stipend of $1500 (final stipendiary amount to be confirmed during the interview and hiring process) for six calendar months.
- The intern will be required to live and work in or around the Saint John area for the duration of the internship.

Interested individuals should apply by Monday, May 25, 2015 by submitting the following documents electronically to Angélique at angelique.simpson@enterprisesj.com: a cover letter explaining your interest in / aptitude for the position; your resume or CV; transcript; a writing sample; and an accessible link to your LinkedIn Profile.

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Fleek'd

Positions Available: Online News & Culture Content Writers

Hey Writers! We are looking for freelance contributors to join a newly launched ‘fast and short’ news  and lifestyle website.

Fleek’d (fleekd.com) is based in Toronto and targets Gen Y readership across Canada and the U.S. Your talent will be tasked to research and write content assigned by the editorial team on a weekly or occasional basis. More experienced contributors may be asked to cover events or conduct interviews as required. Pitches will be welcomed and encouraged, so initiative and a “plugged in” relationship with pop culture and current events is highly valued.

Our editors are primarily looking for short, blog-style pieces (300-500 words) to satisfy a fast-paced, on-the-go readership, as well as longer feature assignments.

Interested writers should be:

- reliable, communicative and collaborative

- experienced in writing clear, concise, engaging content for web and/or print

- a trend spotter who is on the pulse of current pop culture, viral sensations, and news

- on the pulse of what matters to 18-35 year olds in North America

- active on social media and an avid consumer of online publications

- able to reach and engage young influencers with a relatable, smart and humorous narrative

- able to consistently meet short deadlines

Experience in SEO and CP style is an asset. Relevant education (journalism, professional writing) a plus.

Prior publication strongly preferred, though bloggers will be considered. Students welcome to apply!

Opportunities are open to freelance contributors who meet the above criteria. We value your work and you will be compensated for this gig.

Please submit a cover letter and two writing samples to editor@fleekd.com. Thank you and good luck!

Friday, April 17, 2015

Media Matters

Magazine/Web Reporter (Bloor & Ossington)

Do you love writing and editing, meeting interesting people and coordinating all types of editorial projects? We're looking for someone to work this summer with big ideas and lots of energy. Shy desk fixtures need not apply. Attitude is more important than aptitude, so if you've got the personality, but need the experience, this is for you.

The position is full time, working out of our office in Toronto. 

You will be responsible for creating and assigning content and ensuring it fits with our ideals for the web and magazine's vision, mandate and editorial objective. You will ensure consistency of focus, tone and content.

This role includes building relationships with representatives from major industry associations and attending conventions, trade shows and other events. You will also work closely with our in-house production department and with advertising sales representatives.

If you have a passion for written communication, event planning or public speaking, along with outstanding interpersonal skills, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. Computer literacy such as Word and InDesign are important, along with an excellent knowledge of the English language and grammar. You must have a keen eye and a desire to make sure no mistake goes uncorrected.

We offer a great working environment and an excellent opportunity to gain experience. Part-time or full-time work may be available after the summer.

Our company, Media Matters Inc., is constantly expanding coverage of the automotive aftermarket and related industries. We're always seeking the best of the best as we broaden our offering across various platforms. 

Our publications and websites are at the top of the field, and we need solid, dedicated team players to add to our roster as we expand into other sectors. These sectors include but will not be limited to mechanical automotive service, jobbers, wheels/tires, and the towing/recovery industry. 

Ideal Content Creators at Media Matters are not just writers but enthusiastic "buzz" generators who are comfortable with all aspects of media delivery. Finding and reporting stories is the mainstay, with the ability to package the content in compelling detail.

Media Matters publishes among other properties, Collision Repair, Bodyworx Professional, Collision Quebec, Canadian Auto Recycler and Canadian Towing & Recovery. They are industry leading magazines, websites and eZines. We offer an excellent team, integrity and a downtown office. Plus we're a lot of fun and love winning.

To apply, please send your resume, a maximum of two writing samples and a brief cover note explaining why you're a perfect fit to the coordinates below. We thank all those who apply, but regret that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Application deadline: April 24, 2015

Contact
Darryl Simmons
Publisher
publisher@collisionrepairmag.com

No phone calls please.

Thursday, April 9, 2015

Vice

Vice Media Canada Inc.
159 Dufferin St. Suite 100. Toronto, ON, M6K 1Y9
Tel: 416 596 6638 Fax: 416 408 1149

VICE started in 1994 as a newsprint monthly in Montreal and is now a global youth media company that includes print, events, music, online, television, and feature film divisions that operates in over 40 countries. VICE is the industry leader in original video for the web. With dozens of original series franchises across all content categories, VICE publishes about 60 minutes of new video content every day. For further information and additional background, please visit www.vice.com.

PLACEMENT TITLE: THUMP Intern

REPORTS TO: THUMP Editor

OVERVIEW: THUMP is the electronic music and culture channel from VICE. Launched in 2013 with a focus on the full range of electronic music and culture, from massive festival stages to renegade warehouse parties, from platinum-selling artists to DIY bedroom wunderkinds.

THUMP chronicles every aspect of global dance music culture: the music, the artists, the fans, the experience. Through original videos from the most electrifying events around the globe, breaking news, exclusive mixes from the world's best DJs, and an engaging slate of editorial features and premieres, THUMP offers a unique and authoritative portal into the culture of electronic music.

ASSISTED DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:
● Proofreads and copy-edits daily website content
● Uploads original posts and updates the home page in a timely fashion
● Transcribing audio files
● Assists with CMS maintenance (fixing thumbnails, links, etc.)
● Contributing to THUMP Canada

QUALIFICATIONS:
● Enrolled in a college or university program
● Comprehensive knowledge of electronic music, DJs and producers
● Able to work effectively with positive attitude in team setting
● Skilled in researching, fact-checking and copy-editing
● Relevant experience in journalism, digital media, electronic music, or related
fields
● Organizational skills is an asset

**Interns will begin in April and are a 3-month paid placement. **

HOW TO APPLY:
To apply please email a cover letter, CV and relevant examples of written work, with the reference “THUMP Canada Intern” in the subject line to: internscanada@vice.com

***This intern description is a general description of essential intern functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform.***

If you do not hear back from us within one month of applying then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you once again for applying and we wish you success in your future.

Brainspace

Brainspace magazine for kids 8-14. The writing is hits of interesting, quirky and smart info for kids ages 8-14. Unusual topics that appeal to and can be understood by kids.

Rate of pay: .60¢/word

Example of possible topics: Horned helmets for vikings? Big Foot vs Yeti? Does gum stay in your stomach forever? Sucked out of an airplane toilet? PopRocks and Soda? Can your eyes stay that way?
Do toilets flush in the opposite direction in Australia?

Contact: Please send writing samples. Nicky Middleton, Publisher, brainspacemagazine@bell.net
 
Deadline: Friday April 18th at noon.

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Ryerson Today

 Job title: Publications assistant

Rate of pay: $13.00

Expected hours per week: 35 hours

Duties of the job: research and write stories for Ryerson Today; research and produce videos; update website content; and photo research and photo editing, including creation of photo galleries

Skills and experience expected of a successful candidate: research and writing news and feature stories, familiar with content management systems (we will train you on our system); HD camcorder operation, video editing software.

This summer position is ideal for a third-year student who wants to get hands-on experience with an online publication. You will write stories and create videos that will be posted on the Ryerson Today website and distributed through the e-newsletter. Lots of opportunities for developing your skills with a small and dedicated team. 

NOTE: This is for students who are eligible for work-study and is contingent on approval through the work-study program.

Contact information: Colleen Mellor, cmellor@ryerson.ca (416-979-5000, ext. 7000)

Deadline: Please send your resume, clips and links to your video work (if you have them), by April 17.

Monday, April 6, 2015

Home Depot Canada




Summer Student Opportunity – Ecommerce Copywriter
The Home Depot Canada is currently looking for a student to join our growing Online team to assist with migrating all content to our new website platform.  The Copywriter will be responsible for planning, creating, organizing, editing, and structuring content for the new platform including product information pages, brand & buying guides, interactive tools, and know-how articles.  This role will be responsible for ensuring the content is up to date, that it is optimized for search engines, and that it is written with a consistent tone for our customers.

Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities:
  • Perform project tasks such as content creation, gathering, formatting, optimizing for search and user acceptance testing.
  • Ensure that site content is user- focused and consistent in style, tone, format, and quality.
  • Ensure that site content is platform appropriate and relevant.
  • Implement new content initiatives and participate in the site redesign process.
  • Work with vendors, agencies or internal departments where necessary for project execution.
  • Obtain content approval as needed; make edits as necessary.
  • Other duties as required (including some more traditional editorial writing)
Experience / Knowledge Required:
  • Degree/diploma in progress in Marketing, Media or Journalism, preferred
  • Familiarity with search engine optimization writing techniques, and knowledge of online copywriting. Some technical knowledge of various web platforms would be an asset.
  • Mastery of the English language (grammar, usage, and spelling).
  • French writing and comprehension skills considered an asset.
  • Extreme attention to detail.
  • Excellent Search Engine Optimization, web copywriting, editing, spelling and grammar skills.
  • Good oral communications skills required for working with vendors and partners.
  • Ability to manage projects and multiple tasks and meet tight communicated deadlines with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent PC/computer skills.

To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to:

Kirsten Rowe, Manager, Talent Planning and Acquisition
The Home Depot Canada