Cbc Journalism Internships

Position Title: CBC Journalism Internships - Winter 2025 (English Services) Status of Employment: Temporary Short-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: 2024-10-17 11:59 PM CBC Journalism Internships - Winter 1 & 2 2025 PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE DOCUMENT CAREFULLY. Do NOT proceed unless you have been recommended for an internship WINTER-1: Mon. Jan. 6 - Fri. Feb 14, 2025 WINTER-2: Tue. Feb. 18 - Fri. Mar 28, 2025 IN-PERSON INTERNSHIPS- All interns must be available to report for work in-person.- Most CBC departments have returned to work in person full-time. Others have adopted a “hybrid” in-person/remote arrangement. Interns will be expected to parallel the arrangement of where they are working.- In other words, we are not offering remote virtual internships unless specifically agreed. WHO CAN APPLY FOR AN INTERNSHIP?- You must be enrolled in a journalism program recognized by CBC- Internship must be a requirement of your program.- - Students must not have already interned in an editorial role at the CBC.- Students must be in—or about to enter—their final year of study at the time of the internship. BACKGROUND CHECKS- As part of its recruitment process CBC requires that background checks are conducted for all freelance, contract and temporary workers as well as for interns.- Background checks will be done on all students who are offered CBC internships.- Our agency, Mintz Global Screening, will obtain information from you and will work with the RCMP to conduct the check.- We do not require reference checks or credit checks as part of this background check.- There is no charge to you or your school for these background checks. AVAILABILITY DURING INTERNSHIP- Interns must be available to spend six consecutive weeks on a FULL-TIME basis at CBC. Full time does not mean trying to juggle studies, assignments and/or paid or volunteer employment while undertaking an internship (see below for details).- Most shifts run Monday through Friday; some Thursday through Sunday and Friday through Monday. Some shifts begin early in the morning or in late afternoon/evening.- We cannot accommodate non-consecutive schedules or individual requests outside of our six-week FULL TIME model.- Similarly, we are not able to accommodate requests to begin internships a week or two later than the date indicated. EMPLOYMENT DURING INTERNSHIP- While we do not want interns to overextend themselves during their internship, we are sensitive to the importance of income derived from part-time jobs. Freelance work is permissible in certain cases.- In that case, we will ask interns for details so that we can gauge their anticipated workload and to ensure that there is no conflict of interest while at the CBC.- Some students have ongoing part-time work at the CBC prior to their internship They will be asked to refrain from doing that work during their internship. They are welcome to resume after their internship is over. POSSIBLE INTERNSHIP PLACEMENTS See here for a list of shows / departments / areas which welcome interns: Not all placements are available in each internship session. IMPORTANT: Although proficiency in technical skills is essential to the work of journalists, this is NOT a technical internship. This is an EDITORIAL internship which is not appropriate for people who are interested in careers in directing, switching, lighting, editing and camera work. HOW TO APPLY PART ONE: Complete this online form. IMPORTANT: You do NOT need to complete this form in one sitting.- - Click on that link when you would like to return to the form.- Please note that there are a number of required responses in the form. If those are left blank, you will not be allowed to submit the form.- You can temporarily put anything in those fields. That will allow you to submit the form.- Just don't forget to replace that placeholder text with meaningful info before you are completely done. PART TWO: Create a SINGLE WORD DOCUMENT with the following elements: - Cover letter (1-2 pages; double-spaced): Tell us about yourself, your accomplishments (both within journalism and within your community) and what makes you special. Tell us why you want a CBC journalism internship. You MUST specify at least three places where you would like to intern. Avoid saying, "I am happy to be assigned anywhere and do anything." It is admirable to be fl