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Understanding the publication is key to successful freelance pitches

“In Canadian journalism, there is so much that isn’t written.” Continue Reading Understanding the publication is key to successful freelance pitches
Live blog: When the media becomes the news

Covering media, power and politics. Continue Reading Live blog: When the media becomes the news
Journalism Jobs: April 18

Want your job posting featured? Tweet it to us or use the hashtag #cdnmediamoves. Internships and Fellowships CBC Radio & Audio Talk Internships – Fall 2018 CBC News Internships – Fall 2018 Call for pitches…
“In the end all that matters is how we treat each other”

Karen Fraser, the owner of the home where remains of alleged victims of Bruce McArthur were found, has seen the best and worst of reporter behaviour. Continue Reading “In the end all that matters is how we treat each other”
Apply for the 2018 J-Source/CWA Canada reporting fellowship

J-Source wants to undertake an ambitious survey of newsrooms, journalism faculty positions, and other journalism workplaces across Canada to find out what strides women, transgender and gender diverse journalists have made. Continue Reading Apply for the 2018 J-Source/CWA Canada reporting fellowship
Journalism Jobs: April 4

Call for pitches https://twitter.com/laurenstrapa/status/976838891675242498 Nationwide We're hiring a reporting fellow to help us produce a report on gender equality in Canadian newsrooms. Get the details here: https://t.co/JAqkMRN5df #journojobs #journalismjobs pic.twitter.com/brsgx7h5dq — J-Source…
Court reporters grapple with meeting the plea for trauma informed reporting

Reporters are trying to balance the cultural shift that challenges traditional justice system narratives against rules of procedure around court cases. Continue Reading Court reporters grapple with meeting the plea for trauma informed reporting
Journalism Jobs: March 21

Call for pitches Today is the day: You officially have two weeks left to submit your @unchartedfund application. Up to $3000 toward an adventurous reporting project! #journalism #cdnmedia #BritishColumbia Pls RT! pic.twitter.com/o5pxqBA7Cd…
CBC’s Carol Off discusses the ethics of source relationships at 2018 Atkinson Lecture

“As soon as we arrive at an event we are covering we have altered its course,” says CBC journalist Carol Off. Continue Reading CBC’s Carol Off discusses the ethics of source relationships at 2018 Atkinson Lecture
Women journalists and the glass ceiling

Newsrooms are more – but not fully – equal. Continue Reading Women journalists and the glass ceiling