Photo Apprentice (Editorial)

at  The Globe and Mail

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

The Globe and Mail is a national icon and one of Canada’s most recognized media brands. We proudly serve as a trusted destination for Canadians seeking the highest caliber of journalism, and we’ve garnered international acclaim for our data visualization, design, and creative storytelling.
We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity by reflecting all Canadians in both the stories that we tell and the composition of our workforce. We are proud partners with organizations like Indigenous Works, Pride at Work, the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, and we are a signatory of the BlackNorth Initiative. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, we offer flexible work arrangements and support programs. We also invest in our employees’ growth through training and mentorship opportunities, enabling you to expand your skills and embrace new challenges.
No matter your position at The Globe, you’ll be an integral part of an organization dedicated to making a positive difference in Canada. Join us.

POSITION DETAILS:

The Globe and Mail is seeking two photo apprentices for early career photojournalists.
Two candidates will spend six weeks producing visuals for The Globe and Mail on all platforms. The work will include daily news, business and feature photography, as well as portraiture and video work. They will receive mentorship and training from The Globe’s photo desk, video team and award-winning photojournalist Fred Lum.
We are flexible in terms of timing and location for these internships, but candidates must be available to work full days. Candidates may be based in a major Canadian city, or other parts of the country – our focus is on finding photographers who show strong potential for visual storytelling. The timing of the placement will be coordinated with the successful applicants.
Formal education is not required; we encourage applications from all academic and professional backgrounds. What are we looking for, then? A candidate who is strong in the foundations of photojournalism, has a passion for telling visual stories about issues that matter to Canadians, and is excited about working in a collaborative, fast-paced newsroom.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

1. A driver’s license and vehicle (or quick access to a rental vehicle)
2. Must own their photo gear: a DSLR, lenses, lighting kit, smartphone, laptop and photo editing software (ideally Photo Mechanic and Adobe Photoshop)
3. Some experience covering news stories
4. Legally authorized to work in Canada
   This is a six-week paid position, classified as group C in The Globe and Mail’s Editorial Collective Agreement.
   Applications are due by end of day November 1, 2024, and must be submitted to: photoapprenticeship@globeandmail.com

VACCINATION POLICY:

All offers of employment with The Globe and Mail are conditional upon the candidate being Fully Vaccinated. To be Fully Vaccinated is defined as someone who has received the full series of a vaccine or a combination of vaccines accepted by the Government of Canada (currently Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Janssen) and has received the last dose at least 14 days prior to their start date. To prove they are Fully Vaccinated, all new hires will be required to provide evidence by emailing a copy of their vaccine dose administration receipt(s) to Human Resources prior to their start date. Those seeking exemption based on one or more of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code will need to provide their request for accommodation to Human Resources for approval. If the accommodation request is not approved and the candidate is not Fully Vaccinated, any offer of employment will be revoked.

Please refer the Job description for details