Calling all keeners: Maisonneuve is now accepting applications for part-time research interns. We’re looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated candidates who have a passion for magazines, serious writing skills and the ability to pay painstaking attention to details. You don’t need to have studied journalism or literature, but you must have some writing experience (student media, blogging, freelance, etc.) and familiarity with both the print and online versions of the magazine.

Research interns will work part-time from June through November, while the magazine is in production for two issues. Hours are flexible, but work will be most demanding in early August and early November, in line with our production cycle. 

Responsibilities include fact-checking, proofreading, writing for the blog and writing book reviews to be published in print. Interns are trained in formal fact-checking techniques, they take part in pitch workshops to hone their story ideas, and they are welcome to participate in all aspects of production, from graphics and layout to writing headlines. Recent interns have gone on to full-time magazine fellowships and permanent reporting jobs.

Interns must speak and write English fluently. A working knowledge of French is a plus, but not a requirement. The internship will be completed remotely. This position pays a modest honorarium, or can be completed for academic credit if approved by the applicant's institution.

To apply, email a cover letter, CV and three writing samples to madi [at] maisonneuve [dot] org by 5pm on June 1 with the subject line “Summer-Fall Internship Application.” Looking forward to hearing from you!