CBC News Summer Scholarship

Position Title:
CBC News Summer Scholarship
Status of Employment:
Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)
Position Language Requirement:
English
Language Skills:
English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing)
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:
2026-11-01 11:59 PM

The CBC News Summer Scholarship 

In memory of Joan Donaldson and Peter Gzowski

CBC News is proud to offer its summer scholarship to aspiring journalists from across the country, a four-month, in-person program that provides valuable hands-on experience in multiplatform news environments. The scholarship replaces and builds on the successes of two former CBC programs for emerging journalists – the Joan Donaldson Scholarship and the Peter Gzowski Internship – bringing them together in one program. 

The program is designed to give high-potential emerging journalists experience in both CBC News’ national programming units in Toronto, as well as regional newsrooms across the country, setting them up for potential employment at CBC in the long term. 

The 2027 program will run from May through August 2027. May and June will be spent in Toronto at the CBC Broadcast Centre; July and August will be spent in a CBC regional station.

CBC provides a robust training program and ongoing mentorship to ensure scholars are properly supported during the program.

Who is eligible?

Graduating post-secondary students (college or university) in their final year of study. (Applicants will be considered if they have graduated or will graduate between fall 2026 and spring 2027. Students must have finished all classes and assignments by the start of the program on May 3, 2027).
Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Candidates must be able to work on a full-time, in-person basis during the program, the first two months in Toronto, and the subsequent two months in a regional station.
Candidates must be able to work at CBC after the scholarship ends, should there be an opportunity to do so.
Formal journalism education is not required, however candidates must demonstrate they have journalism skills and experience.
Candidates must possess a full valid Canadian driver’s licence as well as a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada's insurance company.

What qualities are we looking for?

A strong potential for producing journalism marked by curiosity, critical thinking, command of facts, understanding of context and clarity of expression.
The ability to generate, pitch and pursue strong, original, creative story ideas.
A curiosity about the world and a strong connection to and engagement in local communities.
A willingness to learn and tackle new tasks across all CBC platforms (digital, audio, video, social
A commitment to upholding journalistic and ethical standards and to producing work that is fair, balanced, accurate and thoughtful. 
A proven work ethic, strong communication skills and a positive, team-first attitude.
Genuine interest in the ideals and practice of public interest journalism at the CBC, including an understanding of the importance of broadening the range of perspectives, experiences and points of view reflected in mainstream media.
A strong desire to live and promote the values of an inclusive and respectful work culture. 
Ability to work in-person at CBC in Toronto for two months, and in-person in a regional CBC station for two months. 
Ability and Willingness to work flexible hours as required.

What work will scholars do?

Scholars will be placed at a CBC News national program/unit, and then in a CBC regional station. The exact work will depend on those particular placements, but generally, scholars will participate in all aspects of newsgathering for digital, audio, video and social. Tasks could include:
Pitching and chasing original story ideas
Conducting research and interviews
Gathering and editing audio and video
Fact-checking, writing and packaging stories and scripts 
Booking guests for live interviews
Presenting material on-air/online

What are the potential placements?

In May and June, scholars will receive training and then be placed with a national program or unit in Toronto. In July and August, scholars will be placed in a regional station. You can read more about the placement areas here.

Compensation details

These are paid, full-time positions; compensation is approximately $23/hour.
Scholars are eligible for benefits and accrue five vacation days by the end of the placement
CBC will pay work-related travel costs, but scholars are responsible for their own accommodation and living expenses in both locations.

What are the application requirements?

To be eligible to be considered, candidates must ensure they provide a single PDF that consists of the following items:
A one-page cover letter that explains what you will bring to the program
A resume, maximum two pages
One page listing three examples of your journalism work: Please provide links to your work, not the actual files. If you’ve worked in more than one medium make sure your examples reflect that range (ie. text, audio, video, interactive, etc). One of them should be an example of timely and topical coverage (breaking news, same-day turnaround, etc.). For each link, please write one sentence about why you chose to submit this piece.

Candidates will also be required to answer a series of questions on the application form to verify eligibility in the program and other competencies. Please be prepared to provide the name and contact information of one person who would be able to confidently speak to your journalism skills and recommend you for the program. At this stage, you will also be asked to identify your preferences for potential regional placement areas if you are selected for the program. Ensure you review the options as you make your selections. 

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 .

 
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:
Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7
Number of Openings:
14
Work Schedule:
Full time