Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Performance Publications Group - stipend

Publishing Internship at Performance Publications Group

Our Toronto based publishing group is looking for a motivated Publishing Intern to assist with our online and print editorial departments. This would be a great opportunity to jumpstart your career and gain a valuable experience in the exciting automotive and motorsport industries.

Our flagship publications – Performance Auto & Sound and PRN Motorsport magazine form the foundation of our company, which produces thousands of editorial pieces each year. From event programs, activation and reporting, to online shows and special editions, the work never stops in our fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will assist with the following:

- Videos

- Content Gathering / editing

- Community management / filtering

- Print / online buyer’s guides

Qualifications

Ideal candidates would be journalism or communications students or recent graduates that have a strong interest in the Automotive and Motorsport industry. Proficiency in written French and knowledge of iMovie software would be an asset.

Desired Characteristics

-Ability to work in a collaborative, open office environment

-Proven ability to multi-task, learn and adapt

-Strong communication skills

Compensation

A stipend of $500 per month will be paid based on a minimum of 30 hours work each week from April 30 to August 31, 2012.

Application Deadline

Please forward your resume to Justin Hasan at jhasan@ppgpubs.com along with a sample of or links to your writing by April 2, 2012.

GoGo News - paid

GoGo News Internship


GoGoNews is looking for a Content Development Intern for the summer of 2012. GoGoNews is an online news platform aimed at children between the ages of 5-12. GoGoNews was born out of a desire to inform children of the world around them in an educational and non-threatening way. The intent is to provide children with general knowledge as well as a consciousness and awareness of the world, regardless of geography or culture.

The successful candidate must be currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an under-graduate Journalism program. Furthermore, the candidate must posses the skills and flexibility to tailor the content to children. Past experience working with children in a professional setting is preferred but not necessary. The successful candidate must be an organized, self-starter, and detail oriented individual with the enthusiasm to be a part of this rapidly growing organization.

Duties of the successful candidate will include, but are not limited to:

  1. Content research
  2. Writing and editing of news articles
  3. Coordinating with foreign consultants for content purposes
  4. Monitoring daily events, and filtering the age appropriate content
  5. Developing new sections and topics to include in GoGoNews

The successful candidate will be required to work 20-30 hours a week. The number of hours may vary depending on the level of initiative the candidate shows. If hours decrease or increase significantly, the candidate’s pay will be adjusted accordingly.

This is a paid internship. The salary will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

Deadline for applications is on April 3rd, 2012.

Interested candidates should email a resume and two writing samples to:

Rami Helali

Director of Business Development

GoGoNews

22 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 200

Toronto, ON, Canada M4T 2S5

E: rh@gogonews.com

T: 416.324.5706

Monday, March 12, 2012

dandyhorse - honorarium

dandyhorse magazine is an arts and advocacy magazine for cyclists, based in Toronto with a circulation of 5,000 – 7,000. Our mandate is to encourage and celebrate cycling and urban and environmental initiatives.

Do you like bikes and social media? Are you engaged with the city’s political or arts communities? Do you like to write, edit and tweet? Would you like to make a positive contribution to the city’s cycling culture, while gaining valuable on-the-job journalism experience? Then you might like this opportunity to work in the part-time role of Web Editor for Canada’s premier arts and culture magazine for cyclists; dandyhorse.

We’ve recently improved our dandyhorse magazine website dandyhorsemagazine.com and we’ve begun work on our special Spring youth and employment-themed issue due in June.

So we have an exciting core position available immediately: Web Editor.

The Web Editor will work closely with the Editor in Chief, Assistant Editor, the social media team and the production manager and play an integral (masthead) role in Spring issue and will assist in the coordination, creation, maintenance of text and image content for our dandy websites and social media channels. (The incumbent may also have the opportunity to work on dandy’s first tablet-friendly digital issue of dandyhorse.)

The work will start immediately for a term of 4 months, with possibility of renewal or reclassification. This is a work-from-home position with one-hour weekly meetings that will usually be in person at dandy HQ.

The work is 8 – 10 hours per week. The honorarium is $200.

Web Editor Work Elements:

-create content as assigned (write stories, upload text and images to WordPress for dandyhorsemagazine.com)

-participate in Bike Spotting http://dandyhorsemagazine.com/bikespotting

- contribute creative content (ie story) and workflow ideas

-liaise with other dandy contributors on content production/follow up/scheduling

-use Twitter and Facebook tLinko promote our dandy content and other relevant bike news and style items

-Monitor and report back customer-generated comments in all digital channels (Facebook, dandyBlog, Community Forums, Twitter etc) to the EIC and production manager

Please visit our website at www.dandyhorsemagazine.com to get the dandy feel.

Please send letter of interest and resume to: tammy@dandyhorsemagazine.com

Application Deadline: April 10, 2012

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Toronto Argonauts Football Club - honorarium

Toronto Argonauts Football Club

Internship Program

Overview

The Toronto Argonauts Football Club is dedicated to providing a hands on learning experience to post-secondary students seeking learning opportunities in the professional sports and entertainment industry.

Internship Qualifications

While qualifications will vary with each department and specialty, all applicants are expected to meet the following criteria. Must be currently enrolled in a publicly recognized post-secondary institution and be in good academic standing. Must be available 9am – 5pm, 5 days a week plus evenings and weekends as required. Must possess strong attention to detail and a commitment to service excellence. Must possess a strong teamwork mentality and positive attitude.

Application Process

Applicants are to submit their resume and cover letters including their chosen area of interest and targeted start date. Typically, internships will commence in January, May and September.
Applications will be accepted by email only, to internships@argonauts.ca and must include the area of interest and targeted start date in the subject line of the email.

We thank all applicants for their submissions. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Open Opportunities

Throughout the year, internship opportunities will arise throughout the club. Please review the current opportunities and include your preferred area of interest in your submission.
Online Marketing & Communications

As online marketing & social media grow in popularity, this individual will play a pivotal role in keeping the team relevant in the world of social communications.

Responsibilities:
Film, edit and produce compelling video projects for argonauts.ca
Develop engaging editorial content for argonauts.ca
Assist in production of weekly Argos media Game Notes
Aid in various social media initiatives
Assist in online and in-game video production
Archive previous and newly acquired video footage
Perform any other duties as assigned.
Represent the Toronto Argonauts in a proud and professional manner.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Job Qualifications
Effective time management
Ability to multi-task
Ability and willingness to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required.
Previous video camera training
Effective interviewing skills
Strong ability to develop written stories
Previous experience with Final Cut Pro and/or Avid
Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Flexible work schedule
Positive attitude

Communications

This individual will take on the day-to-day life of the communications department, assisting with media requests and press conferences, as well as media tracking and reporting.

Responsibilities
Collect, assemble and monitor daily media coverage on the team.
Research projects as assigned (e.g. statistical player and team data).
Media outreach initiatives.
Ensure media lists are current and up to date.
Managing photo archives.
Write and research media releases.
Assist in assembling training camp guides, media guide, game notes and other media information.
Assist in tracking and forwarding social media efforts.
Assist in preparation and execution of media events.
Assist with game day execution, duties as assigned.
Writing and researching some Argonauts.ca web content.
Other projects as assigned.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Job Qualifications
Strong teamwork mentality
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Flexible work schedule
Effective time management skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks
Ability and willingness to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required
Knowledge of and experience with promotional sales and special events a plus
Strong computer and web skills

Friday, March 2, 2012

Chartattack - paid

CHARTattack seeks part-time contributors!

Since 1996, CHARTattack has aspired to be one of the very best websites for discovering and exploring alternative and independent music. We're looking for aspiring young writers with passion for music and a talent for finding great stories to submit weekly features – that is, interviews, weekly columns, single standalone features, and whatever else you've been sitting on.

Qualifications? First off, you don't have to be a journalism student – we’re not looking for formal or traditional style. We're seeking smart, creative writers with unique voices. We want aspiring professionals who aren't afraid to try new things, and who can keep a dedicated schedule (that part's really important).

Feature writers will produce one or two 700-word pieces a week. If you have a fantastic sense of humour but can't commit to those numbers, you can also apply to write our hourly news updates and post two or three 100-word items a day.

If this sounds like you, and you can keep a dedicated schedule without missing a beat (again, REALLY important), we want to hear from you. Email us at contribute(at)chartattack(dot)com and send us your resume, brief cover letter, writing samples and story pitches as well as anything else that you think makes you stand out. Mention in your email whether it's features or news you're interested in. This is a paid gig – compensation TBD.

Only successful applicants will be contacted. Good luck!

http://www.chartattack.com/news/2012/feb/27/chartattack-seeks-part-time-contributors

The Vince Leah Sports Internship

The Vince Leah Sports Internship

The Winnipeg Free Press is offering a summer internship position in sports writing in recognition of long-time Winnipeg newspaperman Vince Leah.

The Vince Leah/Free Press Sports Internship offers three months of paid summer employment to a Manitoba student engaged in a degree or diploma program in Journalism, and interested in a sports writing career.

To qualify for consideration for the Vince/Leah Free Press Sports Internship, applicants must:
•Be a Manitoban.
•Be enrolled in a recognized journalism degree/diploma program.
•Provide samples of work, including a reasonable number of sports-related stories.
•Provide work/personal references from an instructor/professor.
•Provide education and any journalism-related work record.
•Provide a 300-word explanation outlining interest and desire to work in sports.
•Possess a valid driver’s license and passport.

Applications will be accepted until March 14, 2012 and should be submitted to:
STEVE LYONS
Sports Editor

Winnipeg Free Press
1355 Mountain Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R2X 3B6

The successful candidate will be notified by March 27/2012

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Chatelaine - paid

COPY/RESEARCH INTERN

You are a wordsmith who loves to get things just right. You work well with others, are meticulous and ideally have some experience fact-checking or a background in health and science. The successful candidate must be available full-time for a four-month period. A stipend is paid monthly.


Copy/research interns work closely with our assistant editor of copy & research to fact-check the magazine. Tasks include fact-checking (75%), primary research (10%) and miscellaneous editorial work (15%). Interns are encouraged to pitch story ideas and may write short articles and sidebars for the magazine and website.

Please apply by emailing your cover letter and resume to internships@chatelaine.rogers.com. The deadline for applications is March 23, 2012.