Fetch stories, not coffee as a rabble editorial intern. Immerse yourself in the world of activism, news writing and editing! rabble.ca offers a supportive work environment and a chance to hone your media-making skills.
We’re currently seeking summer editorial interns at rabble; positions run through August 2013.
Please see descriptions below. More information about these positions can be found at our jobs page.
Applications are due Friday, April 26, 2013 by noon PT/4 p.m. ET.
Internship 1: News writing and editing
The successful candidate will work one-on-one with rabble editors and participate in some of the daily tasks involved in producing the site. In addition, the candidate will be expected to pitch news stories, take regular news-writing assignments, assist with maintenance of our event listings page and work with the editor to prepare articles for publication. The news intern will also gain experience in research and fact-checking. Strong writing, editing and research skills are a must, as are an interest in current affairs and the ability to meet quick deadlines.
Time commitment required: 10 to 12 hours per week; location of supervising editor: Vancouver
Your location is not important but your access to the Internet and ability to meet regularly by Skype, IM or telephone is essential.
Please send your resume and one-page covering letter describing your qualifications and why you’d like this position to Derrick O’Keefe c/o [email protected]. Please note “news internship” in the subject line.
Internship 2: Activist toolkit
The activist toolkit is a dynamic place for community activists to share workshop designs, posters, flyers, online tools and ideas. By making these tools available, the activist toolkit inspires and supports the people involved in community work worldwide by developing leaderships and helping organizations grow.
This internship opportunity involves researching activist tools to help expand this long-anticipated section of rabble.ca, networking with social change organizations across Canada, moderating discussion on tools, as well as drafting and curating toolkit articles.
Time commitment required: 10 to 12 hours per week
Please send a one-page covering letter indicating why you think you are the right person for this position to: Kim Elliott c/o [email protected]. Please note “activist toolkit” in the subject line.
Internship 3: Film Festivals in Toronto (FFIT) project intern
Do you love movies? Are you organized and detail-oriented? Do spreadsheets make you happy? Are your thumbs itching to tweet? rabble.ca has launched a new project to highlight and celebrate the many film festivals in Toronto and we are seeking an intern to help develop this project. The candidate will help with identifying festivals and films, locating reviewers, arranging for screenings, and generally promoting the project. There will be opportunities in the position to review films and conduct interviews for rabble.ca as well. This is an opportunity to have a strong role in guiding the future of this project.
Time commitment required: 10 to 12 hours per week; location of supervising editor: Toronto
This position is located in Toronto. Access to the Internet and ability to meet regularly by Skype, IM, Google Video or telephone is essential.
Please send your resume and one-page covering letter describing your qualifications and interest in the position to Matthew Adams c/o [email protected] noting “FFIT internship” in the subject line.
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