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Alliance Atlantis
Diversity in Broadcasting Internship

Presented in partnership with Women in Film and Television - Toronto

WIFT-T Announces the 2007 Alliance Atlantis Diversity
in Broadcasting Internship and Call for Applications

Media Release (PDF download: 70.92KB)

Women in Film and Television -Toronto (WIFT-T), in partnership with Alliance Atlantis, call for applications for the 2007 Alliance Atlantis Diversity in Broadcasting Internship Award.

This national program offers one entry-level visible minority or Aboriginal woman the opportunity to advance her career in broadcasting through experience in the Public and Regulatory Affairs department at Alliance Atlantis. The award winner will take part in a comprehensive career development program.

The award winner will receive the following:
• Alliance Atlantis three-month entry-level paid internship in the Public and Regulatory Affairs department (Internship to begin in November 2007)
• Award presentation at the prestigious Crystal Awards Gala Luncheon on December 3, 2007 at the Fairmont Royal York
• One-on-one career search assistance from a senior mentor provided by WIFT-T
• Trip to Ottawa to meet broadcast, Government and regulatory decision makers
• An honorarium of $3,500 to be provided by Alliance Atlantis
• $1,200 Programming Pass to use for any professional development programming
presented by WIFT-T’s [centre for media professionals]

Eligibility
Candidates must meet the following criteria in order to be eligible for consideration:
• Canadian citizen, landed immigrant or permanent resident
• WIFT-T member (may join at time of application)
• Aboriginal / Visible minority woman
• Undergraduate university degree or diploma in the arts, business or communications
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong organizational skills and detail orientation
• Enthusiasm and diplomacy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Interest in Canadian broadcast industry trends and developments, policy, regulatory affairs and Government relations
• Strong computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Available to attend programming presented by WIFT-T’s [centre for media professionals]
• Available to attend award presentation ceremony at the 2007 Crystal Awards Gala Luncheon on December 3, 2007
• Able to re-locate to Toronto during time period of the internship at own expense
• Must complete Final Report

Application Process
• Five (5) copies of all of the above information (unbound, no staples)
• Faxed and emailed applications will not be accepted

Downloadable Application Form

Downloadable Guidelines

Job Description

Deadline closes October 22, 2007, 12 noon EST. Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee composed of industry representatives with final decisions announced by November 2007.

PLEASE NOTE: A $25 + GST administration fee, paid by credit card or cheque, will be required to process your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

For further information:
Women in Film and Television – Toronto (WIFT-T)
110 Eglinton Ave. East, Suite 601
Toronto, ON M4P 2Y1
Tel: 416.322.3430 ext. 221
Fax: 416.322.3703
Email: wift@wift.com
www.wift.com