Photo Apprentice

**COMPANY OVERVIEW**:
The Globe and Mail is a national icon and one of Canada's most recognized media brands. We proudly serve as a trusted destination for Canadians seeking the highest caliber of journalism, and we've garnered international acclaim for our data visualization, design, and creative storytelling.
We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity by reflecting all Canadians in both the stories that we tell and the composition of our workforce. We are proud partners with organizations like Indigenous Works, Pride at Work, the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, and we are a signatory of the BlackNorth Initiative. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, we offer flexible work arrangements and support programs. We also invest in our employees' growth through training and mentorship opportunities, enabling you to expand your skills and embrace new challenges.
No matter your position at The Globe, you'll be an integral part of an organization dedicated to making a positive difference in Canada. Join us.
**POSITION DETAILS**:
The Globe and Mail is seeking two photo apprentices for early career photojournalists.
**Other requirements include**:
1. A driver’s license and vehicle (or quick access to a rental vehicle)
**2. Must own their photo gear**: a DSLR, lenses, lighting kit, smartphone, laptop and photo editing software (ideally Photo Mechanic and Adobe Photoshop)
3. Some experience covering news stories
This is a six-week paid position, classified as group C in The Globe and Mail’s Editorial Collective Agreement.
**Applications should include**:
1. A resume and cover letter
2. A tightly edited portfolio of 25 to 40 images consisting of news, portrait and documentary work
1. Photo captions must be embedded in the files
2. All files must be jpgs that are 1500 pixels on the long side
3. If desired, a project or other work that showcases your personal style
4. Images should be unedited and unfiltered, aside from basic cropping and colour correction
5. Work can be published or unpublished
**WHY CHOOSE THE GLOBE**:
The Globe’s mission is to deliver essential content - news, information, analysis and insights - for aspiring individuals and strong communities. The Globe is committed to providing a respectful and inclusive workplace that upholds our values of integrity, collaboration, innovation and accountability.
As Canada’s most respected media brand The Globe is dedicated to making a difference to Canada and you can make a difference by working with us.
**WE OFFER**:

- Competitive compensation to ensure we hire, retain and reward team members
- Hybrid work environment that promotes work-life balance
- Defined Benefit pension plan
- On-site chiropractor and registered massage therapist
- Employee and family assistance program

**SUPPORTING YOUR GROWTH**:

- We are committed to creating equitable opportunities for all employees, to enable everyone to reach their full potential. This commitment is embedded in our strategic plan and core values.
- We believe in mentorship and collaborative peer-to-peer learning and have both formal and informal programs in place to encourage knowledge-sharing.
- We support continuing education and provide both internal and external opportunities for training and development.

**VACCINATION POLICY**:
THE GLOBE AND MAIL IS DEDICATED TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE
The Globe and Mail offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview, please advise us if you require an accommodation.