Deadline: January 24, 2025
Applications are open for the Canadian Journalism Foundation News Creator Fellowship 2024. The CJF-CP News Creator Fellowship is a unique opportunity to participate in building the future of local news in Canada, for recent graduates of Canadian post-secondary journalism programs. This six-week fellowship is designed to provide aspiring news creators with comprehensive training and mentorship from The Canadian Press’s editors and journalists, focusing on the creation of engaging local news videos.
Supported by YouTube Canada and the Google News Initiative, the CJF-CP News Creator Fellowship is dedicated to nurturing the growth of emerging video storytelling talent. Fellows will also receive valuable training on compelling video content creation from YouTube Canada’s news team.
Benefits
- A stipend of $5,500 will be provided.
Eligibility
- Open to Canadian journalism students graduating from post-secondary journalism programs in Spring 2025 and emerging journalists with 1-3 years’ experience.
- Fellowship candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
- Applicants must submit a proposal letter outlining their goals for the fellowship experience.
- Applicants should include their resume, and one sample of their video journalism for the jury’s consideration. If you can include your social media profiles, that helps.
Criteria
- Creativity: Applicants should demonstrate an innovative and creative approach to news video production, showcasing their ability to generate fresh and engaging content.
- Technical Proficiency: Candidates must exhibit proficiency in video and audio editing, displaying a grasp of technical skills necessary for producing and editing high-quality news videos.
- Equipment: Applicants must own a smartphone in working condition that can record audio and video (front and rear facing) with one of the following models: iPhone, Samsung Galaxy or Google Pixel no older than 2021.
- Communication Skills: Applicants must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to convey information clearly and concisely through video storytelling.
- Journalistic Integrity: Fellows should uphold the standards of journalistic ethics and integrity, presenting well-researched and fact-based news stories that adhere to industry standards.
- Potential for Growth: The selection committee will assess each applicant’s potential for growth and development, looking for individuals who show promise and dedication to advancing their careers in the field of video journalism.
Application
For more information, visit News Creator Fellowship.
