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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 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 has strong foundations in 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, and wants to become a professional freelance photojournalist.

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, smartphone, computer and photo editing software (ideally Photo Mechanic and Adobe Photoshop)

3. Some experience covering news stories

4. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada through to August 2024.

This is a six-week paid position, classified as group C in The Globe and Mail's collective agreement.

Applications are due by November 1, 2023, and should be submitted to: photoapprenticeship@globeandmail.com

Applications should include:

1. A resume and cover letter

2. A tightly edited portfolio of 25 to 40 different images consisting of news, portrait and documentary work

i. Photo captions must be embedded in the files

ii. All files must be jpgs that are 1500 pixels on the long side

iii. If desired, one project or other themed work that showcases your personal style can be inclued within the 25 to 40 images.

3. Images should be unedited and unfiltered, aside from basic cropping and colour correction

4. Work can be published or unpublished

Please submit via a Dropbox or Google Drive link, With your name and The Globe in the folder title. For example: "Fred Lum – Globe and Mail application"

WHY CHOOSE THE GLOBE:

The Globe’s mission is to deliver essential content – news, information, analysis and insights – for aspiring individuals and strong communities. The Globe is committed to providing a respectful and inclusive workplace that upholds our values of integrity, collaboration, innovation and accountability.

As Canada’s most respected media brand The Globe is dedicated to making a difference to Canada and you can make a difference by working with us.

WE OFFER:
• Competitive compensation to ensure we hire, retain and reward team members
• Hybrid work environment that promotes work-life balance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Defined benefit pension plan
• On-site chiropractor and registered massage therapist
• Employee and family assistance program
• Free digital subscription to globeandmail.com and 40% off other Globe products

SUPPORTING YOUR GROWTH:
• We are committed to creating equitable opportunities for all employees, to enable everyone to reach their full potential. This commitment is embedded in our strategic plan and core values.
• There are lateral and upward advancement opportunities for rewarding and developing careers.
• We believe in mentorship and collaborative peer-to-peer learning and have both formal and informal programs in place to encourage knowledge-sharing.
• We support continuing education and provide both internal and external opportunities for training and development.

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.

THE GLOBE AND MAIL IS DEDICATED TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE

The Globe and Mail is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We believe this strengthens our business and our journalism. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all groups, regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, age, and physical ability. As required by the Federal Contractors Program, The Globe also tracks the proportion of staff in the four Employment Equity categories (Women, Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and Members of Visible Minorities) to ensure we are reflecting the areas in which we work.

The Globe and Mail offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview, please advise us if you require an accommodation
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