Researcher (CMG) (Indigenous summer paid internship) (English Services)

Position Title:

Researcher (CMG) (Indigenous summer paid internship) (English Services)

Status of Employment:

Temporary Short-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement:

English

Language Skills:

English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - C - Advanced)

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance. 
 
Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

Unposting Date:

2025-05-01 11:59 PM

Job title:  Paid Indigenous summer Internship-small markets, CBC British Columbia

Program Overview:

7-week paid summer job for a First Nations, Inuit, or Métis youth (18-35).

This is a 7 week paid summer internship for a First Nations, Inuit, or Métis youth (18-35)  at one of CBC British Columbia’s smaller market  locations: Victoria, Prince George, Prince Rupert, Kamloops, or Kelowna.

This paid placement is aimed at learning and discovering the news and media business.

What do you need to be eligible?

• You must identify as a First Nations, Inuit or Métis youth (aged 18-35). 

• You must be able to work legally in Canada.  

• You must be available for the assigned workweek during the program, to be discussed during the interview process (up to 38.75 hours-some roles have more flexibility).

• You are curious about media, storytelling, news, audio, video and writing

• You are open to learning on the job

Internship role:

CBC British Columbia is looking for a researcher to join one of our small bureau newsrooms in either Prince George, Kelowna, Kamloops or Victoria to help support our programming and community engagement teams.

In this role, you will work closely with our journalists helping them find compelling stories, and assist in content creation (audio,video, written), conduct research and interviews, participate in production meetings, pitch ideas, help produce dynamic interviews and multi-platform content that spark meaningful conversations in our community. You will also participate in our community outreach and engagement initiatives.

The focus of this opportunity is on experiential learning in storytelling and media production. The goal is to nurture curiosity and grow your experience in a small location. The pace of the work will adapt to the pace of the participant. 

Mentorship and peer support are provided by experienced CBC/Radio-Canada staff.

The ideal candidate for this role is….

The ideal candidate is a curious and enthusiastic team player who is curious about a career in journalism and  is keen to learn more about your community.

The successful candidate will be keen to grow and develop their journalistic skills in a busy, multi-platform daily newsroom, and will be passionate about learning new perspectives and championing stories and ideas from under-represented communities.

Responsibilities include:

• Pitch original story ideas and guest interviews for news and current affairs programming that deepen our community connections and elevate a range of voices

• Help team members conduct pre-interviews, write scripts, and gather content

• Suggest interview questions and copy for hosts

• Shadow journalists in the field and in various tasks

• Help maintain contact databases and create briefing notes

• Provide research and administrative support to program teams and community engagement initiatives

Qualifications 

We are looking for a candidate with the following:
 

• Some interest or experience working in journalism or related fields

• An interest in news and a connection to the communities we serve in B.C.

• A proven work ethic and a positive team-first attitude

• Willingness to learn and tackle new tasks 

• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 

• A strong desire to live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture

To Apply:

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

If this sounds interesting, please apply on line OR, if you have difficulty navigating the online format, please submit the following to the email address: shiral.tobin@cbc.ca

• A cover letter, indicating the title of the position that you are applying for;

• Your resume;

• A one-page letter of interest describing: 

  • Why you think this program is right for you and; 

  • What impact you think it could have on your career objectives 

The deadline to apply is May 9 at 11:59 PM ET.  We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact each applicant about the status of their application when the interview process begins. 

The interview process will include one interview, conducted virtually using Google Meet as a video meeting platform.  There will be up to three people on the panel including the hiring manager and people in supervisory roles.  Candidates may be requested to submit relevant samples of work.  

If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an email to shiral.tobin@cbc.ca or yolanda.jiddawala@cbc.ca

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
 

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:  

• A mandatory Criminal record check. 

• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to recruitment@cbc.ca.
 
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

Primary Location:

1268 5Th Avenue West, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 3L2

Number of Openings:

2

Work Schedule:

Part time