Rabble Editorial Internship Opportunities Summer 2015

2015 Part-time Internship Opportunities @ rabble.ca!
rabble.ca is one of the success stories of Canadian independent journalism, publishing

news and columns by some of the best writers of the left, and providing exposure to
new writers. You can read, hear and watch them in our original news, opinion, blogs,
books, podcast and video sections, and on our moderated discussion board, babble!
Since rabble.ca's inception in 2001, our readership has grown by leaps and bounds while
maintaining a loyal core readership: we get up to 450,000 unique visitors monthly, and
we are growing.
rabble.ca isn't your typical media. We operate on a shoestring budget -- our annual
budget is less than the salary of a single news anchor in some bigger media outlets.
We're an incorporated not-for-profit organization funded by readers and sustaining
partners, and fuelled by activist energy. rabble.ca is run by passionate media
professionals who work part-time and give their all to bring you the news and views that
matter.
rabble.ca is currently seeking part-time volunteer editorial interns -- please see
descriptions of each below. Our internships meet the standards laid out by the Ontario
Ministry of Labour, which are outlined here:
http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/es/pubs/internships.php
Although our internships meet the standards to protect young workers, as a progressive
news source, rabble.ca seeks to push well beyond what is considered fair and
compensates interns according to our means. To recognize that interns are valued and
appreciated, we offer a $500 honourarium following the successful completion of each
internship.
Applications are due by Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 5 p.m. EST.
As rabble operates in a virtual office environment, interns may be located anywhere in
the country and will work from home; positions run through August 2015.
Candidates for the internship positions described below should have the following
qualifications:
Familiarity with rabble.ca;
High level of responsibility, ability to meet deadlines and to work independently and
with accuracy and attention to detail;
Awareness of current affairs and of social justice movements;
Experience working in a virtual environment preferable.
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. You will have the opportunity to produce original
feature and news material, learn and develop editing skills, and work closely with a
group of committed media producers and journalists at one of Canada's most innovative
media websites.
Time commitment required: 10 hours per week; location of supervising editor: Toronto
Your location is not important but your access to the Internet and ability to meet
regularly by Skype or telephone is essential.
Please send your resume and one-page covering letter describing your qualifications and
why you'd like this position to editor-in-chief Meagan Perry c/o internships@rabble.ca.
Please note "news internship" in the subject line.
Internship 2: The rabble podcast network
If you are enthusiastic about audio, radio and podcast production, news and current
affairs, and you want to be part of creating a strong and independent media in Canada - you could be the next rpn intern!
As an intern at the rabble podcast network, you will work with the rpn's executive
producer mixing and hosting podcasts, scouting material and conceiving promotional
ideas for the network.
You will have the opportunity to produce original material, develop audio editing skills
and receive training from a group of committed media producers and journalists at one
of Canada's most innovative media websites. By the end of the internship, you will have
a better understanding of podcast production and a sharper ear for audio editing.
Your location is not important but your access to the Internet and ability to meet
regularly by Skype or telephone is essential.
Time commitment required: 10 hours per week; location of supervisor: Toronto
Please send a resume and one-page covering letter describing your qualifications and
why you'd like this position to rpn executive producer Victoria Fenner c/o
internships@rabble.ca. Please note "rabble podcast network internship" in the subject
line.
Internship 3: Blogs
The successful candidate for this position knows their nominatives from their datives,
but more importantly knows how to use them beautifully. They fiercely believe the blog
is the purest form of journalism. They acknowledge that language can oppress as easily
as it can liberate because they have social justice written on their bones. They carry a
chip on their shoulder when it comes to stories on post-secondary education issues -labour, tuition, debt, teaching -- and aren't shy about chasing down elusive writers for
loose change. They love independent media and want to make it better.
You will have the opportunity to learn and participate in every aspect of a variety of
editorial and publishing duties, while developing your own blogs-related focus. Your
training will include: curating a blog on post-secondary education; tracking down
potential reprints; enlisting writers for original articles; attending weekly story meetings
with pitches in hand; proofreading submissions. By the end of the internship, you will
know your way around blog publishing and have the editorial skills to make a blog shine.
You will commit 10 hours per week, including bi-weekly check-ins with your main
supervising staff member. Your main supervisor is based in Victoria/Vancouver, but a
versatile intern with experience working in a digital world can accomplish their duties
and training from anywhere.
Time commitment required: 10 hours per week; location of main supervisor:
Victoria/Vancouver
Please send resume and one-page covering letter describing your qualifications and why
you'd like this position to blogs coordinator Michael Stewart c/o internships@rabble.ca.
Please note "blogs internship" in the subject line.
We thank all candidates for their application, but only those selected for an interview will
be contacted.

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rabble.ca is one of the success stories of Canadian independent journalism, publishing

Internship 1: News writing and editing

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