The Standardbred Canada Industry Communications Department, which oversees TROT Magazine and the SC website, is seeking an enthusiastic student for a six-week placement with Canada’s leading horse racing publication and website.

This position, which starts on Monday, July 25, requires a hard working self-starter, with an interest in journalism, photography or communications. He/she should have a strong attention to detail. Knowledge of Canadian harness racing is preferred, but not required.

Duties may include:

• Assisting or writing website editorial content.

• Helping during the magazine editing and production process.

• Developing story ideas for TROT Magazine and the SC website.

• Working with spreadsheets and doing basic data entry.

• Assisting with developing potential advertising leads.

• Contacting writers, photographers and subjects as required.

• Basic administrative duties.

Applicants should be returning to a post secondary program in the fall of 2016, and have reliable transportation to work at SC’s Mississauga head office.

Duration: July 25 to September 2, 2016

Please submit applications via email, with a resume, and why you are interested in the position, no later than Wednesday, July 20 to [email protected].

We thank all those who apply, but only those applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.