Postmedia is investing in the future of Canadian journalism by welcoming more than a dozen emerging journalists to its newsrooms across the country this summer. This initiative is part of an ongoing effort to nurture new talent as the Canadian media landscape adapts, innovates, and develops fresh ways to connect with audiences.
Summer Internship Program
The summer internship program aims to provide students and recent graduates with hands-on experience while building a pipeline of journalists who understand local communities and the vital role journalism plays in Canada’s public life. Interns will work for up to 16 weeks in Postmedia newsrooms across Canada, including the National Post, Financial Post, Vancouver Sun, Edmonton Journal, Calgary Herald, Calgary Sun, Regina Leader-Post, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Montreal Gazette, Ottawa Citizen, London Free Press, Windsor Star, Fredericton Daily Gleaner, and Halifax Chronicle Herald.
Their assignments will span daily news, business, politics, features, community reporting, and digital storytelling, offering a comprehensive introduction to modern journalism.
Investing in Talent
“At a time when the media landscape continues to evolve in response to industry changes, we believe it is essential to keep investing in up-and-coming talent,” said Duncan Clark, Postmedia’s Chief Content Officer. “These internships are about giving students and new graduates practical experience inside newsrooms. That means working within real news cycles, learning how strong stories are identified and pursued, and seeing how teams across Postmedia connect to audiences.”
Local Impact in Calgary
In Calgary, the newsroom has welcomed Payton Delisle-Miller, a recent graduate of the journalism program at SAIT. Delisle-Miller, who also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Calgary, will write on a variety of subjects this summer, including coverage of the Calgary Stampede. One of her early stories for Postmedia explores the world of thrifting.
Partnership with Huron University
Postmedia is also partnering with Huron University’s prestigious Nation Builder Program, a selective fellowship for emerging student leaders focused on Canada’s prosperity and future success. This summer, fellows will join the National Post, reflecting a shared commitment to developing the ideas, ambition, and leadership needed to shape the country’s future.
Opportunities for Growth
For the interns and fellows, the summer placements offer a chance to build portfolios, learn from industry veterans and award-winning journalists, and contribute to stories that reach audiences across the country. For Postmedia, the program underscores its commitment to journalistic excellence by opening its newsrooms to emerging talent whose fresh perspectives can strengthen reporting and help shape the future of Canadian journalism.
