2027 Summer Jobs Program (Editorial)

How to apply for The Globe and Mails 2027 Summer Jobs ProgramAre you an early-career journalist looking to take your career to the next level Applications are now open for The Globe and Mails 2027 Summer Jobs Program. Were hiring for 11 contract editorial positions across the newsroom. Successful candidates will be paid in accordance with the newsroom unions collective agreement at the current starting rate of $1233.72/week. These are not internships. Summer staff cover for full-time Globe and Mail journalists during the busy summer vacation period which spans 13 weeks from early June through Labour Day 2027. At the end of the program some Summer Program journalists will be considered for an additional 12-month extension of their invited to apply for one or more of these available positions:Reporting: Our reporters pitch ideas cover stories and produce features for news Report on Business and other sections;Editing: You will work with reporters on structural edits of stories from across our coverage areas. Our editing team ensures all Globe stories are accurate clear and enjoyable to read;Programming: This group of digital and print editors writes headlines runs our homepages sends news alerts copy edits stories and makes curation decisions based on news judgment and audience data; Visuals: This team is responsible for a wide range of visual journalism including photos video graphics and design working collaboratively across all aspects of The Globes coverage;Data: Our data journalists work collaboratively across the newsroom to find and tell stories through data gathering analysis and the creation of charts and of these placements offer the chance to build on your existing capabilities and develop valuable new skills in a challenging and fast-paced but also supportive newsroom environment. Many of The Globes full-time staff got their start through this candidates are assigned a mentor for the duration of the summer and will have the opportunity to network with journalists across the newsroom. There may also be opportunities to gain experience in departments outside of your primary qualify you must have previous journalism experience. That could be freelance writing and editing; work on your schools print or online publication; or your own venture (newsletter podcastetc.). Recent postsecondary graduates and postsecondary students in their graduating year are welcome to apply. Were also interested in hearing from journalists whove made an impact without having attended an academic journalism program or worked at a traditional media Globe and Mail is committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity. We want a newsroom that reflects the broad range of Canadian voices and experiences and were working hard to achieve that. The Summer Jobs Program is a key means by which we recruit and develop a new generation of journalists that represents and speaks to Canadas diversity. We strongly encourage applicants of all races ethnicities cultures genders sexual orientations religions socio-economic statuses and physical apply e-mail the following to no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday Oct. 30 2026:Your résumé outlining relevant experience as an attachment. Be sure to highlight any news or business journalism experience.A brief explanation (maximum 100 words) also as an attachment of what you would bring to The Globe and Mail. Show us your storytelling skills (without using AI): Why should you be chosenThree examples of your work with must be legally eligible to work in Canada through to September indicate which role you are applying for in the subject line of your e-mail. If you wish to apply for more than one role please do so by submitting separate e-mails each specifying in the subject line the role for which youd like to be the large volume of applications we receive we cannot respond to each one. Those selected for an interview will be contacted by Nov. prepare for your interview we highly recommend spending time reading The Globe and Mail. Those with a valid student e-mail can sign up for a $1-a-week digital may also find this online guide helpful in understanding what we are looking for in prospective Globe and Mail newsroom staff and where your skills and experience might fit.