Print PageFranchiseCanada Editorial Internship Program
Company: Canadian Franchise Association
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Start Date: July 4, 2011
Details:
FranchiseCanada Editorial Internship Program
FranchiseCanada is offering an editorial internship for students who are interested in working in the magazine publishing industry. The six-week long position is paid ($14.00/hr) and requires 30 hours a week at the FranchiseCanada offices at 5399 Eglinton Avenue West in Etobicoke, Ontario (close to Pearson International Airport).
About the Position
Reporting to the Associate Editor and working closely with the Editorial Assistant of FranchiseCanada, the Editorial Intern will spend most of their time on the collection, validation and research of company listings for the annual FranchiseCanada Directory. This will include ensuring that listings are layout ready for the design department.
The Editorial Intern will also participate in many aspects of magazine and directory production, including editorial planning, production meetings, research and fact-checking. The Editorial Intern will also have the opportunity to write a regular piece for FranchiseCanada magazine to acquire short published clips for their portfolio.
In addition to work on FranchiseCanada publications, the Editorial Intern will support CFA Communications staff with administrative duties as required.
In return, the Communications Intern will receive masthead credits in the 2012 FranchiseCanada Directory and November/December 2011 issue of FranchiseCanada magazine, while gaining exposure to many aspects of magazine publishing, marketing communications and association administration.
About You
Candidates must be detail-oriented, organized and motivated to work 30 hours a week. The candidate must have complete command of English (both written and spoken), meticulous attention to detail and factual accuracy, strong writing and editing skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office, web forms and Internet research.
About Applying
To apply for this job, you must be a full-time student between the ages of 15 – 30; eligible to work in Canada; and returning to school in September 2011.
Please e-mail your cover letter, resume and three (3) writing samples to Lauren d’Entremont, Associate Editor, at editor@cfa.ca or mail your application by June 20, 2011 to:
FranchiseCanada
116 – 5399 Eglinton Ave W
Toronto, ON M9C 5K6
About FranchiseCanada
FranchiseCanada Magazine is an award-winning bi-monthly publication for entrepreneurs interested in franchising. Published by the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA), FranchiseCanada is a trusted brand in the industry and a primary source of information for those who are interested in learning about franchising and franchise opportunities in Canada. The publication’s mission is to empower our readers with knowledge and understanding about the rewarding franchise business model and inspire through stories of success and the opportunities available in franchising through informative, entertaining and trustworthy editorial content.
CFA also annually publishes FranchiseCanada Directory, released in January of each year. As Canada's best franchise resource, this annual is packed with over 1,100 easy-to-use listings of franchises in a variety of categories and the companies that support them as well as practical information on how to succeed in Canadian franchising.
Both FranchiseCanada Magazine and Directory are available in bookstores and on newsstands across the country. It is also sold at The Franchise Show, Canada’s largest franchise tradeshow, and CFA franchising events and conferences. Online, it is available through the CFA website (www.cfa.ca) and through Magazines Canada (magazinescanada.ca/consumer).
FranchiseCanada is a proud member of Magazines Canada (www.magazinescanada.ca) and the Canadian Business Press (www.cbp.org).
About the Canadian Franchise Association
The Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) was founded in 1967 as a national organization committed to the growth, enhancement and development of franchising across the country. Over 40 years later, CFA – a not-for-profit national trade association – represents almost 500 franchise systems and professionals who support the industry. CFA is a founding member of the World Franchise Council.
As the National Voice for Canadian Franchising, the Canadian Franchise Association promotes excellence in franchising and works with all levels of government to ensure the development of industry-made solutions. Recognized as the leading national trade association in the field, CFA educates Canadians about franchising, specific franchise opportunities and proper due diligence through its many events, programs and publications like its self-published FranchiseCanada magazine and annual Directory.