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====== 2008 Internship Opportunities at rabble.ca ======
rabble.ca is one of the success stories of Canadian independent journalism,
publishing news and
columns by some of the best writers of the left, and providing exposure
to new writers. rabble
hosts one of the most dynamic discussion boards in the country: babble
(www.rabble.ca/babble).
Over two years ago, rabble launched the ever-expanding rabble podcast
network
(www.rabble.ca/rpn) as well as the rabble book lounge complete with reviews,
an online book
store, book events listings and more (www.rabble.ca/lounge), and in winter
2008, we are planning
to launch rabbletv! Since its inception in 2001, rabble’s readership
has grown by leaps and
bounds while maintaining a loyal core readership: we have 300,000 monthly
visitors who read
more than eight million pages each month. rabble.ca is an incorporated
not-for-profit
organization.
rabble.ca is currently seeking volunteer editorial interns for 5 distinct
positions — please see
descriptions of each below. Applications are due Monday, January 21, 2008.
As rabble
operates in a virtual office environment, interns may be located anywhere
in the country and will
work from home; positions begin the week of February 1, 2008 and run through
either May 2008
or August 2008. (Note that only successful applicants will be contacted
for interviews.)
Candidates for any of the five internship positions described below should
have the following
qualifications:
• familiarity with the rabble.ca
• high level of responsibility, ability to meet deadlines and to
work independently,
accuracy and attention to detail
• awareness of current affairs and of social justice movements
• experience in working in a virtual environment preferable
Internship 1: News writing and editing
The successful candidate will work one-on-one with rabble news editor
Sharon Fraser and
participate in some of the daily tasks involved in producing the site.
In addition, the candidate
will be expected to pitch news stories, take regular news-writing assignments
and work with the
editor to prepare the articles for publication. The news intern will also
gain experience in research
and fact-checking. Strong writing, editing and research skills are a must,
as are an interest in
current affairs and the ability to meet quick deadlines. Time commitment
required: 10 to 12 hours
per week; location of supervising editor: Vancouver
Please send your resume and one-page covering letter describing your qualifications
and why
you’d like this position to news editor Derrick O’Keefe c/o
business@rabble.ca Please note
“news internship” in the subject line.
Internship 2: the book lounge
The book lounge intern will have the opportunity to take part in every
aspect of the production of
this multilayered books-focused section, from shadowing the editing of
reviews, to review
writing, to contributing to the radio book lounge. You will also be responsible
for the online
events listing “book it” and assist the editor on administrative
and other tasks as required. The
successful candidate should have a genuine interest in the world of books
and have an interest in
making regular contributions to and playing a strong role in guiding the
direction of the radio
book lounge podcast. Existing experience in producing audio segments an
asset. Time
commitment required: 10 to 12 hours per week; location of supervising
editor: Vancouver
Please send resume and one-page covering letter describing your qualifications
and why you’d
like this position to books editor Alexandra Samur c/o business@rabble.ca
. Please note “rabble
booklounge internship” in the subject line.
Internship 3: babble
Come and join the moderating team on babble! The successful applicant
will demonstrate a
mature and outgoing personality, and will be able to jump into discussions
on our vibrant
discussion forum. You will be diplomatic enough to be able to intervene
in sometimes heated
arguments between progressives to calm things down, and decisive enough
to be firm about
enforcing the rules and policy on babble. And, speaking of rules and policy...one
of our goals as
a moderating team is to update the babble policy statement, which sets
out the terms of acceptable
use for the forum. You will be instrumental in developing this policy.
You will also learn how to
use the forum software, help answer support inquiries, and make decisions
with the moderating
group. You will also be posting rabble content on babble for discussion,
and seeking out stories in
other mainstream and alternative media to spark conversation. babble moderators
support each
other through a dedicated listserv, and you will receive a rabble e-mail
address with which to
participate in this group. We look forward to working with you! Time commitment
required: 8
hours per week; location of supervising moderator: Toronto
Please send resume and one-page covering letter describing your qualifications
and why you’d
like this position to babble moderator Michelle Langlois c/o business@rabble.ca.
Please note
“babble internship” in the subject line.
Internship 4: the rabble podcast network
The intern at rabble radio will be responsible for assembling and sending
out a weekly newsletter.
The format is set, but regular postings are important. Each newsletter
features three new podcasts
and a prizewinning question.
The intern will also work with music volunteers and the rpn senior producer
to make sure that
appropriate music is available for the flagship show of the rpn, rabble
radio. Music can be
gathered from podsafe sources, promotional samples on websites, and through
communications
with record labels that agree to waive SOCAN fees for rabble.ca. The intern
will keep a record of
the music used on the program for use in upcoming annual reports.
Interns may (but are not required to): produce original material for rabble
radio; produce a
podcast; or scout potential new rpn podcasts online and draw them to the
attention of the rpn
senior producer; or, scout material that rpns producers might be interested
incorporating into their
programs. Time commitment required: 8 hours per week; location of supervising
moderator:
Whitehorse
Please send resume and one-page covering letter describing your qualifications
and why you’d
like this position to rpn producer Meagan Perry c/o business@rabble.ca.
Please note “rabble
podcast network internship” in the subject line.
Internship 5: rabbletv
The intern at rabbletv will work with the rabbletv producer and volunteers
to develop playlists
and show notes, researching video sources from rabble partners and other
sources. Interns may
(but are not required to): produce original material. Time commitment
required: 8-10 hours per
week; location of supervising moderator: Toronto
Please send resume and one-page covering letter describing your qualifications
and why you’d
like this position to the attention of: rabbletv producer Tarnjit Johal
(c/o business@rabble.ca).
Please note “rabbletv internship” in the subject line.
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