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Internship season is upon us, and we want to make sure your cover letters, resumes and CVs are in tip-top shape. Want to make sure your job application stands out compared to hundreds of others? The Eyeopener is bringing back Erin Valois. She is national director and digital editorial operations at Postmedia, who has been…
Hired as editor-in-chief in 2012, Ben Smith did for BuzzFeed—then best known for its lists, quizzes and viral videos—what few in the industry get to do: he built a news division from scratch. Although BuzzFeed’s entry into serious journalism was met with some skepticism, Smith grew its newsroom into a now-established force that has both…
BuzzFeed media editor Craig Silverman is known internationally for his reporting on social platforms and media manipulation, and for debunking truly "fake news": the mis- and dis-information found at all levels of social media. In this year's Joseph Howe Symposium keynote, he'll weigh the successes and failures of social platforms in the 2019 federal election.…
What happens when media organizations like the Guardian use ‘climate emergency” instead of “climate change”? Does this open journalists to accusations of bias and activism? Indigenous people have been sounding the alarm on climate change for decades — is it time we listen? Are there climate events and communities that have been overlooked by Canadian…
This one-day symposium features some of Canada’s most prolific investigative reporters, news developers and data advocates providing an in-depth look into the strategies they use to turn raw data into tomorrow’s headlines.
In celebration of our 15th year of independent feminist publishing for teens, Shameless will host the first ever Talking Back Feminist Media Conference on November 16th and 17th, 2019. This conference is funded by the Toronto Arts Council. The conference theme is the future(s) of feminist media. This will be a space to collaborate, to…
Is objectivity a sham? Join us in conversation with activist and journalist Desmond Cole as we break down the concept of the crossroad between those two roles in the industry.
There is no safe level of lead in drinking water, but due to faults and inconsistencies in the measurement of this health hazard, the danger is more widespread in many communities than the official numbers would suggest. A nationwide investigation has found elevated lead levels in 39 percent of Canadian homes, with some in BC…
Don’t miss one of Toronto’s most vibrant party. Join us for an inspiring evening in celebration of human rights journalism around the world. Mingle with well-known journalists and dance to riveting music. Delicious snacks and premium drinks will be served. The Night for Rights 2019 After Party will take place at the Hilton Hotel on…