Hamilton One-Year Photojournalism Internship (Temp Full-time)

Torstar•Toronto, ON

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Hamilton Spectator is seeking an emerging photojournalist with a blend of traditional photojournalism skills and digital proficiency. This role involves photography and videography, but also requires writing and reporting abilities to produce complete stories. This is a year-long paid internship based in Hamilton, where the intern will collaborate with full-time staff, earn bylines and credits, and create impactful work. The position requires flexibility for early morning, evening, and weekend assignments.

Requirements

Early-career photojournalist with some journalism experience (previous internships, roles in various organizations, freelance, or non-traditional outlets).
Creative photojournalist capable of covering diverse assignments.
Enthusiastic and curious emerging journalist.
Experience using Photoshop and Photo Mechanic.
Photo and video journalism experience outside of school assignments.
Demonstrated commitment to journalism as a career.
Strong writing and reporting skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Must have own gear.
Must have a valid driver’s licence.
Must have access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

Cover a wide variety of assignments including news, sports, and feature portraits.
Produce text, still images, and video for assignments.
Bring new perspectives and strong news judgment to work at The Spectator.
Work from home, the Hamilton office, and in the community for assignments.