CBC News Summer Scholarship(on Site)(english Services)

CBC News Summer Scholarship

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.

CBC News is proud to offer its summer scholarship to aspiring journalists from across the country, a four-month 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 – 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 2026 program will run from May through August 2026. 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 2025 and spring 2026. Students must have finished all classes and assignments by the start of the program on May 4, 2026).
• 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 valid Canadian driver’s license 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, and clarity of expression.
• The ability to generate, pitch and pursue strong, original, creative story ideas.
• A willingness to learn and tackle new tasks across all CBC platforms (digital, audio, video, social, multiplatform).
• 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.
• A strong desire to live and promote the values of an inclusive and respectful work culture and an understanding of the importance of broadening the range of perspectives, experiences and points of view reflected in mainstream media.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as required.

What work will scholars do?

• Scholars will be placed at a CBC network 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. Among the potential placements:
• Network units in the following areas: Audio news, newsgathering, digital, digital radio, social, syndicated audio, investigative
• Program units: News Network, The Current, Day 6, Front Burner, As It Happens, The National, About That
• In July and August, scholars will be placed in a regional station. Among the potential locations:
• British Columbia (Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, Kamloops, Prince George or Prince Rupert), Whitehorse, Yellowknife, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatchewan (Saskatoon or Regina), Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Quebec (Montreal or Quebec City), New Brunswick (Fredericton or Saint John), Halifax, Charlottetown, St. John’s

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 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. 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.

Primary Location: Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7

Work Schedule: Full time