Apply now for CBC Manitoba Pathways to build your journalism and storytelling career.
CBC Manitoba Pathways is designed for emerging BIPOC storytellers with an interest in journalism. Candidates will learn the essential skills to work in a modern newsroom, grow relationships with mentors and work within the field.
Candidates will participate in a journalism boot camp to learn about broadcasting and online journalism, be paired with a mentor and cover stories from across Manitoba.
CBC Manitoba Pathways is for you if:
You’re an emerging storyteller who identifies as Indigenous, Black or a Person of Colour and are interested in a career in journalism
You want to grow your storytelling experience in a CBC newsroom
You have a deep interest in news and current affairs
You are connected to your community and are passionate about telling those stories
You want to gain practical, hands-on experience working in a newsroom as a reporter
You are available for the duration of the full-time placement, which is based at CBC Manitoba’s newsroom in Winnipeg
This is a full-time, five-month paid development opportunity. To apply, send your resume and cover letter to pathways@cbc.ca. Learn more about this opportunity.
The survey revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic has devastated women in the workforce in Canada, including the film and television production industry. Women have been struggling to find adequate childcare and care for their aging and special-needs family members. There is a lack of work-life balance, and limited funding available for child and family care.
The survey results showed:
Women were 93% of respondents
86% worked in unionized production
27% of respondents had been fired for being pregnant
More than 82% of respondents outside Quebec and 59% of Quebec-based respondents said they struggle to find affordable childcare
Almost 64% of non-Quebec respondents reported having lost work because of childcare challenges, compared to 24% of Quebec respondents
WIFT-CC concluded that the federal government should immediately call for an industry roundtable to begin discussions with unions and employers on the goal of implementing changes to federal labour tax credit policy to support childcare and family care by 2024. The survey also addressed the critical need to implement balanced and equitable working conditions in the Canadian production industry.
Thirty (30) Indigenous content creators have been selected for the first TikTok Accelerator for Indigenous Creators – a new online training program designed to empower storytellers to grow their TikTok presence and learn the necessary skills for on-platform success and beyond.
Applications were received from 12 provinces and territories. The selected participants were chosen by an independent jury comprised of screen industry professionals and Indigenous TikTok creators with input from TikTok Canada.
The TikTok Accelerator for Indigenous Creators, presented by the National Screen Institute, is an online program providing customized, skills-based education sessions, hands-on exercises and connections with professional industry experts and peers. The curriculum is designed with traditional elements.
“We have so many untold stories that are waiting to be shared,” said program advisor Sherry Mckay. “Because there are teachings in each story, my hopes are that these creators will gain the technical skills and knowledge to not only tell their stories but inspire others to do so as well.”
The selected participants are:
Star Anderson – Winnipeg, MB (TikTok handle: staranderson1)
The TikTok Accelerator for Indigenous Creators is hosted by advisor and Indigenous content creator Sherry Mckay (@sherry.mckay), advisor Justina Neepin (@justinaneepin), and program managers Sarah Simpson-Yellowquill and Cheyenne Bruneau. Under their guidance and expert knowledge from presenters such as Celina Myers (@celinaspookyboo), Brett Mooswa (@brettstoise), Jayroy Makokis (@jayroymakokis), Fawn Wood (@fawn.wood) and Duece Moto (@hoodoo_manystrikes), participants will each create a robust marketing plan and develop a series of videos to set them on the path to success.
Program sessions will include navigating TikTok, technical training, media career building and social responsibility and digital wellness. The program will begin with a sharing circle led by Elder Allen Sutherland. Online classes start on November 8.
About the National Screen Institute – Canada (NSI)
Propelled by a visionary network of donors, private and public organizations, the National Screen Institute supports creators from across Canada to tell unforgettable stories. Through industry-informed training and mentoring in film, television and digital media, students and alumni find their voice and place on the global stage, inspiring us to shape a better world.
At the National Screen Institute we serve and help develop the gifts of Indigenous creators.
We are committed to training participants from a diverse community of voices including Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, women, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning and two-spirit (LGBTQ2S+), people with disabilities, those outside large urban centres, those from regional and remote areas, and various religious groups.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, Silicon Valley, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Toronto, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
