The Institute for Investigative journalism is hiring
Applications for the full-time investigative producer/editor position are due Jan. 30 Continue Reading The Institute for Investigative journalism is hiring
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A case for self-reporting
Mainstream media companies haven’t taken the basic step of crunching the numbers on whom they hire, but plenty of evidence suggests doing so is a healthy first step towards creating a more equitable and representative workplace Continue Reading A case for self-reporting
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Trans voices missing in Canadian newsrooms
Hiring of trans journalists, workplace support, self reporting could all help Continue Reading Trans voices missing in Canadian newsrooms
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J-Source releases Gender Diversity in Canadian Journalism Project report, a snapshot of gender equity issues in media
As the decade came to a close, cisgender women, non-binary and transgender journalists continued to face unequal pay, barriers to career advancement and harassment in the workplace, according to the results of J-Source’s Gender Diversity in Canadian Journalism Project. Continue Reading J-Source releases Gender Diversity in Canadian Journalism Project report, a snapshot of gender equity issues in media
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Survey: Gender equity issues in Canadian journalism persist at end of decade
It won’t be a surprise to many that the gender pay gap still exists in Canadian journalism. A survey conducted by J-Source shows that 42 per cent of surveyed cisgender women, transgender and non-binary journalists don’t think they are paid the same as cisgender men conducting the same work. These findings have implications for whether…
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Apply for the 2019 CAJ awards
There’s still time left to submit your nominations for the Canadian Association of Journalists awards, which recognize excellence in Canadian reporting. To learn more about entry procedures, visit its website here. Winners will be announced at CAJ’s spring conference, taking place from May 29 to 31 in Montreal. Submit your application before 11:59 p.m. ET…
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Balancing privacy and transparency when reporting on minors
Journalists on the challenges of holding the youth justice system to account Continue Reading Balancing privacy and transparency when reporting on minors
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Canadian media needs to take further steps in recognizing diverse preferences in disability language
Many style guides recommend person-first language, but disabled communities are split Continue Reading Canadian media needs to take further steps in recognizing diverse preferences in disability language
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Canadian journalism in decline: Fewer permanent jobs, less security
Recent years have not been kind to journalism. In Canada, there are numerous examples of reduced work schedules and publication closures, along with other signs of decline. The latest round of job cuts comes from Torstar, publisher of the Toronto Star and dozens of other daily and community newspapers. The company has announced it’s closing its…
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CMG calls on Ottawa to up public broadcasting dollars in wake of cuts at CBC
The public broadcaster is axing 35 positions and just reversed decision to merge CBC North newscasts Continue Reading CMG calls on Ottawa to up public broadcasting dollars in wake of cuts at CBC