Shaw Media is offering internships for students with disabilities for the year 2016. It is designed to encourage and aid Canadian talent in establishing or furthering a career in the Canadian broadcast industry. These annual internships, valued at approximately $10,000 each, are offered to Canadian students with disabilities. The duration of internship is 3 to 4 months. Applications for summer 2016 internships will be due by March 18th, 2016.
Field of Internship: The Shaw Media Internships for Students with Disabilities are a series of internships designed to encourage and aid Canadian talent in establishing or furthering a career in the Canadian broadcast industry.
Course Level: Internship
Internship Provider: Shaw Media
Internship can be taken at: Canada
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( votes)Eligibility: Applicants must be
-Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
-A student with a disability;
-Demonstrated interest in, and aptitude for, a career in the broadcast industry;
-Strong English language communication skills;
-Be in good academic standing;
-Currently enrolled in full-time studies at an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution in the field of broadcasting, radio and television arts, or broadcast journalism
-Students must be returning to their studies following the internship, or have completed their program of study no earlier than April 2015.
Internship Open for International Students: Canadian applicants are eligible to apply for this internship programme.
Is this paid internship? These annual internships, valued at approximately $10,000 each, are offered to Canadian students with 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.
Internship Description: The Shaw Media Internships for Students with 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.
Number of awards offered: Not Known
Internship Duration: The duration of internship is 3 to 4 months.
Notification: On April 22, 2016 recipients will be notified by phone and mail.
How to Apply: Applications should be sent by post and also via e-mail. 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;
-Resume of recent or relevant work experience;
-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.
Internship Application Deadline: Applications for summer 2016 internships will be due by March 18th, 2016.
