The Investigative Journalism Bureau, in collaboration with the University of Toronto, is now accepting applications for a Work Study Internship for the Fall/Winter 2024-2025 semester.
As a real world investigative newsroom, the IJB offers a dynamic and enriching environment for aspiring journalists to gain hands-on experience and contribute to meaningful projects, while earning academic credit. This opportunity is only available to University of Toronto students.
Apply through CLNx : https://clnx.utoronto.ca/students/overview.htm
Application Deadline: September 25, 2024
| Term Posted: | 2024-2025 Fall/Winter |
| Job Type: | Communications / Marketing / Media |
| Application Deadline: | 09/25/2024 11:59 PM |
| Application Method: | Through CLNx |
Job Posting Information
| Work Study Stream: | Work Experience Stream |
| Position Type: | Communications / Marketing / Media |
| Campus Location: | St. George |
| Work Study Position Title: | Journalist/Reporter – Investigative |
| # of Vacancies: | 1 |
| This opportunity usually occurs during the following days/hours: | Monday – Friday before 5 p.m. |
| Hours Per Week: | No more than 15 hours per week |
| Degree/Credential Level: | All levels of study welcome |
| Department / Unit Overview: | The Investigative Journalism Bureau (IJB) is a non-profit investigative newsroom at the University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health. It is an impact-driven, collaborative newsroom, bringing together professional and student journalists, academics and media organizations to tell deeply reported stories in the public interest. The IJB has produced high-impact journalism that has informed and enlightened millions of Canadians, inspired debate and influenced public policy. |
| Position Description: | Major Responsibilities: This work study position will focus on journalistic research and writing around a major public interest issue. The successful candidate will assist in researching investigative stories; filing freedom of information requests; gathering public records from courts and government departments; interviewing subjects; conducting online database research; and filing regular story memo updates detailing research findings. Work study students are expected to regularly contribute to drafting stories. Benefit to work-study student: – Contribute to a large-scale media research project on a matter of public interest to be published widely in Canada and the U.S. – Develop research strategies in collaboration with a team of researchers working across provincial and national borders – Learn the specialized ways journalistic projects are organized and produced – Practice advanced interviewing and research skills – Identify and obtain foundational documents and data sets – Analyze and interview data |
| Qualifications: | Candidates must be academically strong; training in investigative journalism techniques preferred, but not required (training will be provided). This position requires strong research skills, focus and writing skills. Experience shooting and editing videos, recording and editing audio, or data journalism is desirable. Successful candidates will show: – A dedicated work ethic; organizational skills – The ability to work independently and produce outcomes – Creativity in finding, interpreting and understanding complex information – An unquenchable curiosity about how the world works Fundamental Skills Required: – Good oral and written communication – Information management – Excellent writing and organization – Interviewing skills fact-checking – Multimedia experience is desirable Personal Management Skills: – Responsibility – Accountability – Positive attitude – Professionalism – Deadline and time management. Teamwork Skills: – Contribute to team goals – Participate in projects and tasks – Respect differences – Work well with others. |
| Accessibility Considerations: | – Spends the majority of the shift working at a computer – Occurs in a remote environment – Occurs in a hybrid environment – Occurs in an in-person environment – Occurs in a number of different settings across campus – Liaises with partners within and external to the hiring department, both in-person and via video conferencing or other electronic means – Works with tight and/or frequent deadlines |
| Commitment to Accessibility: | I confirm accommodations will be made available as needed by the candidate |
| Skills: | Communications and media Community and civic engagement Critical thinking Investigation and synthesis Organization & records managementTeamwork |
Application Information
| Application Deadline: | September 25, 2024 11:59 PM |
| Application Procedure: | Through CLNx |
| Application Documents Required: | Resume,Cover Letter,Other |
| Other Documents: | 3 writing samples |
Division/Department/Unit
| Organization: | University of Toronto |
| Division: | Dalla Lana School of Public Health |
| Department / Unit: | Investigative Journalism Bureau |
| Supervisor’s Name: | Robert Cribb |
| Supervisor’s Title: | Director/Founder |