Reporter (Paid internship)

The Hill Times’ Political and Parliamentary Reporting Internships for Indigenous and Black people.

The Hill Times is excited to announce its internship program for aspiring Indigenous and Black journalists. We are seeking passionate applicants who are eager to pursue a career in journalism and have a keen interest in politics, policy, and governance. These paid internships will take place at The Hill Times newsroom located in Ottawa.

About The Hill Times: The Hill Times is a dynamic, twice-weekly newspaper and daily news service dedicated to providing comprehensive coverage of Parliament Hill, the federal government, and federal politics. Our readership includes cabinet ministers, Members of Parliament, Senators, federal public servants, political insiders, lobbyists, foreign diplomats posted to Canada, industry associations, authors, journalists, and academics. We pride ourselves on our unique insider perspective, offering unparalleled insights into federal politics.

Job Description
The internship will include writing news and features in a fast-paced newsroom, where successful applicants will be mentored in a challenging but supportive environment. Interns will be tasked with covering hot topics from an insider perspective, including:

Breaking political news
What makes Parliament tick (legislation, MPs, political staff, the PMO, the House, and Senate)
Finance and budget
Lobbying
Public service
Environment and climate change
Foreign policy
Politics and polarization
Innovation and technology
Justice and public safety

This internship is a paid, full-time, contract position. The salary is $40,000 per year. Internships vary in duration from three months to one year, depending on the availability of the applicant and the newsroom. Please state your availability on the application, keeping in mind there is a three-month minimum.

Qualifications

For this internship, we will be considering both candidates who have studied and worked in journalism, and other professionals who have strong writing skills, a passion for politics and governance, and want to take up a career in journalism.
You must have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a passion for journalism.
Interns should be enthusiastic, talented, curious, and intelligent.
We are looking for candidates who bring energy, ideas, and new perspectives to Canadian politics and governance.
Strong writing skills and the ability to work quickly and accurately are essential.

Send a cover letter (stating you found this job on Jeff Gaulin's Journalism Job Board) indicating availability for the internship and resumé, along with two to three examples of your reporting/writing to: jobs@hilltimes.com

Your application should demonstrate:

With journalism experience:

A range of reporting, with a strong component of news coverage.
Proven ability to report thoroughly, write well, synthesize, and organize information.
Reporting experience outside school assignments and a demonstrated commitment to journalism as a career.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Life experience that contributes to your development/ability as a journalist.

Without journalism experience:

Strong writing skills
A passion for community, politics, or governance.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Life experience that contributes to your development/ability as a journalist.
Please submit a short letter outlining your experience and why you want to become a journalist.