Cbc Edmonton Summer Scholarship 2024 - CBC/Radio-Canada

CBC/Radio-Canada

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Title:
CBC Edmonton Summer Scholarship 2024

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:
:59 PM

During the scholarship, you will split your time between working as a multi-platform reporter (digital, radio and television) and an associate producer in current affairs radio.

You will be expected to pitch and chase original story ideas, write and package stories, prepare scripts, gather and edit audio, present material on-air and research and conduct interviews.

This role requires full time on site presence.

Please note:

The program runs from June 3, 2024 to September 1, 202
Scholars are responsible for their own accommodation and living expenses.
The CBC pays workrelated travel costs.
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 areas such as directing, switching, lighting, editing and camera work.

Applicants must be:

Be entering their final year of, or have recently graduated from, a postsecondary program in journalism or another related field.
Be able to legally work full time in Canada.

Applicants should:

Demonstrate strong potential for producing journalism marked by intelligent observation, command of facts, understanding of context and clarity of expression.
Have an abundance of original story ideas that will deepen CBC's connections with communities in Edmonton and Northern Alberta and will elevate a range of voices.
Have the ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Understand the diverse and changing population in Edmonton, and the importance of reflecting all our communities in our content.
Possess a strong desire to live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.
Possess a valid driver's license as well as a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada's insurance company.
Be able to work a variety of shifts including early starts, late finishes and weekends/holidays.
Receive training and orientation to the news operations.
Be assigned a mentor within the CBC Edmonton newsroom, who will provide them with ongoing feedback.
Have an opportunity to work in various roles in the newsroom to build skills and experience.

Key information for applicants:

A single document that must include your name: e.g. Smith , or Smith In this single document, include a cover letter, resume and up to three examples of your work. These must be links to personal or public websites; do not directly upload clips or PDFs to the site.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country's diversity.

That's because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country.

That's why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada's public broadcaster.

For more information, visit the

Diversity and Inclusion section

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our

corporate website

All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on

conflicts of interest

In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

Primary Location:
123 Edmonton City Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 2Y8

Number of Openings:
1

Work Schedule:
Full time