Toronto Star One-year Photography/video Internship - Torstar

Torstar

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Come and join the program that gave so many of Canada's journalists their start: the Toronto Star's one-year internship.
This is a chance to work at Canada's biggest newspaper.
This internship is for early-career photojournalists who have less than five years of experience in the profession.

You must have some form of journalism experience — previous internships or roles in a range of organizations, freelance or non-traditional outlets.

Interns work with full-time staff in a challenging but supportive environment.
All Star internships are paid, contract positions.

Qualifications What we look for**A creative photographer/videographer to cover a wide variety of assignments, including sports, news, and feature portraits. Many assignments will require shooting video as well as still images. You should be an enthusiastic and curious young photojournalist ready to bring new perspectives and strong news judgment to your work at the Star.

Execute a variety of coverage assignments each day
Brainstorm ideas for feature photographs
Edit, caption, and transmit photos/videos quickly and efficiently

Application requirements

Resume
Portfolio or link to your photo/video work
A brag note of what you would bring to the Star, no more than 100 words please

Application should demonstrate

Strong knowledge of video and audio recording using the latest techniques and equipment
Experience using Photoshop and Photo Mechanic
Reporting and/or photography experience outside school assignments and a demonstrated commitment to journalism as a career
An unrestricted Ontario driver's license is preferred
Strong interpersonal skills

Additional Information

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

All submissions will be treated as confidential.
The role is represented by Unifor Local 87-M.

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Company Description

Our Commitment To Diversity
We strive to be a leader in building and cultivating an employee community framed around fairness, support and opportunity. We believe that
what makes us different, makes a difference.

And as a team, the diversity of our backgrounds, interests and experiences is what enriches our work, and our workplaces.

We welcome all, and we strive for an inclusive culture that allows individual growth and shared success.