Humans of Calgary Interns

In partnership with Humainologie and Humans of Calgary, we are seeking qualified candidates for two community journalist internship positions for Humans of Calgary, with a current following of almost 20,000 people via Facebook and Instagram.

The interns will be responsible for:

• Soliciting diverse interview candidates throughout the city of Calgary
• Conducting interviews
• Taking or obtaining photography of interview subjects
• Composing a written post of between 60 and 250 words in the interviewee’s words

Ideal candidates will have prior interview, writing, and editing experience. Photography experience considered an asset. Candidates must be excited and passionate about collecting diverse stories from members of the local community.

The intern opportunity is for a six-month term with a minimum expectation of 12 stories to be completed during the term. Interns will be paid $40 per story and paid after every six stories.
Qualified candidates who are Black, Indigenous, racialized, living with disabilities, and/or LGBT2SQ+ are encouraged to apply.

Please apply via email only to generalmanager@humainologie.com including a written statement explaining your interest and relevant experience, along with one short sample of your written work (between 200 and 500 words).

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, February 10, 2021