Standardbred Canada's Information, Communications & Innovation Department, which oversees the SC website and TROT Magazine, is seeking an enthusiastic student for a summer placement with Canada’s leading horse racing website.
This eight-week summer position requires a hard-working self-starter with an interest in journalism and writing.
The successful applicant should possess strong attention to detail. Knowledge of horses or horse racing is preferred. This position will require a flexible schedule as some work will take place on weekends, and during evening hours, with the ability to perform all duties from a home office setting.
Duties may include:
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Writing and editing website feature content.
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Editing and producing organization-focused website content.
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Assisting in producing and editing video and audio feature content.
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Developing story ideas for the SC website.
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Contacting writers, photographers and subjects as required.
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Helping to cover events and/or racing stories.
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Basic administrative duties.
Applicants will perform the majority of work from the student's home office.
Please submit applications via email, with a cover letter and resume, to Jeff Porchak, Director of Digital Communications by 5:00 p.m. (EST) on Friday, May 28, 2021.
We thank all those who apply, but only those applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.