[Wamvan] Paid internships for students with disabilities - Shaw Media

[Natalie Hill]

http://shawmedia.ca/careers/internship.asp

PAID internships up for grabs for journalism students with disabilities.

Deadline: March 19, 2012

Shaw Media Internships for Students with Permanent Physical Disabilities

The Shaw Media Internships for Students with Permanent Physical
Disabilities are a series of internships designed to *encourage* and
*aid*Canadian talent in establishing or furthering a career in the
Canadian
broadcast industry. These annual internships reflect Shaw Media’s
commitment to the diversity of talent and perspectives that comprise our
ever-changing Canadian culture.

These annual internships, valued at approximately $10,000 each, are offered
to Canadian students with permanent physical disabilities. The recipients
will receive a challenging opportunity to work in private television in
pursuit of a career in broadcasting. The students will be placed in three
to four month paid internships at one of our Global television stations, or
our Specialty television facility.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

   - Canadian citizen
   - Interest in, and aptitude for, a career in the broadcast industry
   - Strong English language communication skills
   - Currently enrolled in or returning to full-time studies at an
   accredited Canadian post secondary institution in the field of broadcasting
   or broadcast journalism
   - A student with a permanent physical disability


APPLICATION PROCEDURE

In support of your application please submit the following:

   - Completed application form
   - Proof of current registration in full time radio and television arts
   or broadcast journalism program at an accredited Canadian post secondary
   institution
   - Copy of official transcript of marks from most recent educational
   institution and/or resume of recent or relevant work experience (mature
   student applicants)
   - One page typewritten statement, 500 words or less, outlining your
   educational and career goals
   - Three typewritten letters of reference (e.g. teacher, employer)
   - Completed Health Care Provider information form


TERMS & CONDITIONS

   - If applicant does not meet the eligibility criteria, the application
   will be removed from contention
   - Applications from those who have already participated in a Shaw
   Media/Canwest internship will not be considered
   - Completed application and accompanying documents must be received no
   later than 5pm (EST), March 19, 2012
   - Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted
   - Judging decisions are final
   - There will be no cash substitutions for the award or any portion
   thereof


INTERNSHIP GUIDELINES

   - The recipient will intern at one of Shaw Media’s broadcast properties
   (Global or Specialty) and will be paid on a salary basis for a period of
   3-4 months
   - The intern must be willing and able to relocate to any one of the Shaw
   Media broadcast properties. Assignment of internship location will be
   determined by Shaw Media
   - Should relocation from the recipient’s current place of residence be
   required, an allotment of up to $1500 may be granted for moving expenses,
   and will be paid directly to the recipient after submission of receipts
   - Recipient will intern in an entry level position within an area
   determined by Shaw Media. Determined based upon the interests and skills of
   the intern and the requirements of Shaw Media


JUDGING PANEL

Your application will be considered by a cross-Canada panel that includes
representation from Shaw Media, the broadcast industry and Lights, Camera,
Access! (www.lightscameraaccess.ca). Please note that finalists may be
required to participate in a qualifying interview (telephone or in person)
before an ultimate selection is made. Judging decisions are final.

*Deadline for submissions is 5pm March 19, 2012.*
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