POSITION: Journalism Fellow, two openings
POSITION TYPE: Temporary part-time, June 30 to December 19
LOCATION: Remote in Canada, must be legally eligible to work in Canada
SALARY: $27/hr, 15 to 20 hours per week
Journalists for Human Rights is teaming up with IndigiNews to offer a paid fellowship for BIPOC youth between the ages of 19 and 29. This fellowship is open to students, new grads, early-career reporters and all those who have a passion for journalism.
This is a chance to gain hands-on newsroom experience while being mentored by IndigiNews’ team of journalists and editors. You’ll get to pitch and report on stories that matter to you and your community — and contribute to an award-winning publication that prioritizes Indigenous values.
IndigiNews is a part of tâpwêwin media, a nonprofit, Indigenous-led media organization grounded in the values of integrity, kinship, and sovereignty. The outlet centers Indigenous voices to reclaim narrative power, nurture healing, and uphold truth.
IndigiNews is primarily a reporting team, but they’re also open to folks interested in photography, editing, design, or audience engagement — they want to hear what you’re passionate about.
During the fellowship period, JHR will host three virtual training sessions, giving you the chance to learn from top-notch trainers and connect with fellows at other newsrooms across the country.
If you have questions about the position, please send them to IndigiNews editor Cara McKenna at [email protected].
HOW TO APPLY
Please complete the application form at this link.
The form will ask for some basic info, some info about your interests and experience, your CV, a maximum of three work samples, and a short story pitch (details below).
To get a sense of your voice and ideas, the IndigiNews team would love to see a story pitch you might pursue during your fellowship.
Your pitch should include:
- A clear focus statement
- At least two potential sources
- A short explanation of why you’re the right person to tell this story
- 500 words max
The deadline to apply is June 2, midnight PT.
If you do not have a Gmail account and are unable to access the Google Form for the application, please email [email protected] to make other arrangements.
Please note that you may apply for BIPOC Youth Fellowship positions at multiple newsrooms, but you will need to fill out a separate application form for each position.
ABOUT THE POSITION
These are some criteria that will be considered in determining the success of an application.
What IndigiNews is looking for:
- A demonstrated passion for storytelling and journalism
- A demonstrated connection to the communities you want to write about
- An eagerness to learn, grow, and collaborate
- A strong story pitch that reflects your voice and interests
The deadline to apply for the BIPOC Youth Fellowship at IndigiNews is June 2, midnight PT.