Opportunities
2026 Indigenous Student Journalist and Emerging Journalist Awards
2026 Indigenous Student Journalist and Emerging Journalist Awards are now open to apply for. Apply today before the deadline of Sunday, November 22nd. Cash awards are now available for Indigenous journalism students or those students who are enrolled in communications, media, or writing programs using this as a pathway to journalism, and are also available…
Shooter / Camera Operator – Social Media
SHOOTER / CAMERA OPERATOR – Social Media Location: BC Interior | Freelance / Project-Based We’re looking for talented local BC Interior shooters to join the Big Time Decent Social Mediateam. Ideally someone with a strong eye for composition, is adaptable and has a keen attentionto detail who is comfortable working in a variety of environments….
Jim Rimmer Student Awards
We are pleased to announce the Call for Entries for the 2025 Jim Rimmer Student Awards. 2 X $1,000 prizes are awarded annually by DesCan Vancouver in partnership with Hemlock Printers. This year’s deadline for student submissions is coming up fast — October 31, 2026. You’ll find details about the scholarship on DesCan’s site here and submission forms here.
Jack Webster Student Journalism Award
Applications are now being accepted for 2026 Jack Webster Foundation Student Journalism Awards This year six awards of $2,000 each are available to deserving student journalists from BCIT, KPU, Langara, TRU and UBC. Apply now, and online before the deadline of Sunday, September 27th at 11:59 p.m. More info and the online application can be found…
Summer Communications Positions
These roles offer students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in agricultural policy, communications, marketing, outreach, and the BC tree fruit sector while supporting work that benefits growers and agricultural communities across the Okanagan, Similkameen, and Creston valleys.
Terms vary by position, generally lasting 8–10 weeks, with some flexibility depending on the role. Positions are based in Kelowna, with some work and travel in the Okanagan region depending on the position.The positions pay $20 per hour, with expected hours ranging from approximately 30–35 hours per week.
Videographer Summer Position
Little Farmer Zoo is hiring a videographer for a 16-week position
OMNI TV Scholarship!
This scholarship is for students who want to pursue a career in third-language journalism — that is, journalism in a language other than English, French, or an Indigenous language. What’s one such language you speak fluently, and how do you hope to use it in your journalism career?
Summer Course Announcement!
Looking for summer courses? Explore the fundamentals of video creation with CMNS 2100 ST Intro to Video Production for PR and Journalism, SS2, TR 1230-320.
TRU Summer Course Opportunity!
In collaboration with colleagues in Science, and Dr. Marianne Ignace from SFU, this course offers students a unique learning experience.
RTDNF Scholarships
The Radio-Television Digital News Foundation was established by the RTDNA in 1978 to offer financial assistance to students in Canada.
This year, six scholarships will be awarded to Canadian students, bringing the total amount awarded to students by RTDNF Canada to more than $500,000
Call for Proposals!
The SFU grad Communications and interdisciplinary fields conference, Conduits, has released a CfP with the theme of Modulations.
Student, Policy and External Relations Position
This position will assist in the coordination of advocacy efforts by the TNRD including planning for the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) conference.
Recruitment Event at Shambhala Music Festival!
At the Shambhala music festival there is a recruitment event happening on Mar. 25 @ 3PM to students, This is a great opportunity to those especially interested in events and PR.