Ku’ku’kwes News BIPOC Youth Fellowship 2024 – Application
POSITION: Journalism fellow [2 positions]
POSITION TYPE: Temporary part-time, 5-month contract, June 3-October 31 2024
LOCATION: Remote in Canada, must be legally eligible to work in Canada. New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador residents preferred.
SALARY: Average of 27 hours per week, $25.25/hr
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: May 17, 2024 at midnight Eastern Time
The job
Ku’ku’kwes News is partnering with Journalists for Human Rights to offer two fellowship positions for reporters who identify as members of a First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit community, Black and/or other racialized community. This is an exciting opportunity for a BIPOC youth to gain valuable experience as a multimedia journalist. Ku’ku’kwes News is the only independently-owned news website that exclusively covers Indigenous news in Atlantic Canada.
The successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Researching, pitching and covering original news stories
- Covering assigned news stories
- Producing digital journalistic content (written content, photos and video)
- Editing material for use on digital platforms (website, social media)
- On occasion, editing stories written by colleagues
The fellows will report directly to Maureen Googoo, owner/editor of Ku’ku’kwes News and will benefit from her mentorship and guidance as a veteran journalist and entrepreneur.
Please complete the application form at this link.
If you do not have a Gmail account, email canadian.programs@jhr.ca to make other arrangements.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: These are some criteria that will be considered to result in a successful application.
Experience
- A university degree or equivalent in journalism with proven experience in writing news for a digital publication
- Experience in gathering digital news content (photos, audio and videos) for publication
- Previous experience in working in Indigenous communities and/or Indigenous organizations
Skills
- A self-starter who is confident in working remotely and independently
- Excellent written, photography and video skills
- Editing and preparing written content, photos and video for publication
- A keen interest and curiosity in Indigenous news
- Strong ability to articulate and explain issues relevant to Indigenous communities
- Strong computer skills and knowledge of digital news technology
- A valid driver’s licence
Contact:
Maureen Googoo, Owner/Editor
Ku’ku’kwes News, Independent Indigenous News in Atlantic Canada
Email: careers@kukukwes.com
