Cbc News Summer Scholarship

Position Title:
CBC News Summer Scholarship (English Services)

Status of Employment:
Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement:
Language Skills:
Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.

Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

Unposting Date:
2024-10-30 11:59 PM

The CBC News Summer Scholarship
- In memory of Joan Donaldson and Peter Gzowski_

CBC News is proud to offer its summer scholarship to aspiring journalists from across the country, a four-month, in-person program that provides valuable hands-on experience in multiplatform news environments. The scholarship replaces and builds on the successes of two former CBC programs for emerging journalists - the Joan Donaldson Scholarship and the Peter Gzowski Internship - bringing them together in one program.

The program is designed to give high-potential emerging journalists experience in both CBC News’ national programming units in Toronto, as well as regional newsrooms across the country, setting them up for potential employment at CBC in the long term.

The 2025 program will run from May through August 2025. May and June will be spent in Toronto at the CBC Broadcast Centre; July and August will be spent in a CBC regional station.

CBC provides a robust training program and ongoing mentorship to ensure scholars are properly supported during the program.

Who is eligible?- Graduating post-secondary students (college or university) in their final year of study. (Applicants who have graduated in fall 2024, winter 2025, or will graduate in spring 2025 are eligible; students must have finished all classes and assignments by the start of the program on May 1, 2025).- What qualities are we looking for?- A strong potential for producing journalism marked by curiosity, critical thinking, command of facts, understanding of context and clarity of expression.- The ability to generate, pitch and pursue strong, original, creative story ideas.- A curiosity about the world and a strong connection to and engagement in local communities.- A willingness to learn and tackle new tasks across all CBC platforms (digital, audio, video, social, multiplatform).- A commitment to upholding journalistic and ethical standards and to producing work that is fair, balanced, accurate and thoughtful.- A proven work ethic, strong communication skills and a positive, team-first attitude.- Genuine interest in the ideals and practice of public interest journalism at the CBC, including an understanding of the importance of broadening the range of perspectives, experiences and points of view reflected in mainstream media.- A strong desire to live and promote the values of an inclusive and respectful work culture.- Ability to work in-person at CBC in Toronto for two months, and in-person in a regional CBC station for two months.- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours as required.

What work will scholars do?

Scholars will be placed at a CBC network program/unit, and then in a CBC regional station. The exact work will depend on those particular placements, but generally, scholars will participate in all aspects of newsgathering for digital, audio, video and social. Tasks could include:
- Pitching and chasing original story ideas- Conducting research and interviews- Gathering and editing audio and video- Fact-checking, writing and packaging stories and scripts- Booking guests for live interviews- Presenting material on-air/online

What are the potential placements?

In May and June, scholars will receive training and then be placed with a national program or unit in Toronto. Among the potential placements:
- Network units in the following areas: Audio news, newsgathering, digital, digital radio, social, syndicated audio, investigative- Program units: News Network, The Current, Day 6, Front Burner, As it Happens, The National, About That

In July and August, scholars will be placed in a regional station. Among the potential locations:
- British Columbia (Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, Kamloops, Prince George or Prince Rupert), Whitehorse, Yellowknife, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatchewan (Saskatoon or Regina), Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Quebec (Montreal or Quebec City), New Brunswick (Fredericton or Saint John), Halifax, Charlottetown, St. John’s

For more information on the placements and recruitment process, see our

website


Compensation details- These are paid, full-time positions; compensation is approximately $23/hour.- Scholars are eligible for benefits and accrue five vacati