Toronto Journalism Internships
Plus: Social Media, Video Editing & Graphic Design Internships
Kick-start your career, build a portfolio and get paid at Canada's #1 digital media publication
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Within Canada, there is simply no other journalism internship or social media internship that compares. While interns at old-school publications are fetching coffees and making copies, our interns are learning the cutting edge of social media while building their portfolios, interviewing celebrities, planning publicity stunts, starring in videos, enjoying weekly beer parties, and being a part of something epic. And the kicker is that amidst all the good times, your work will get exposure to our massive audience, which is large enough to fill the Air Canada Centre 100 times every month. Apply Now
Get More Exposure than 'Old-School' Media Companies
Trend Hunter dominates the Canadian media in online traffic and it has over 20x more Facebook Fans than CBC, CTV, National Post, Toronto Star, Globe and Mail, Macleans, and MTV Canada -- combined. It can be discouraging as a new grad looking for experience to see that Canada's traditional media outlets lag in the digital world, but this stems from our nation's conservatism in business and education. We're trying to change that by pushing the limits of innovation, teaching you the cutting edge and giving you massive exposure to launch your career. Apply Now
"My Trend Hunter internship immersed me into the world of professional writing, advanced social media for business and all things cutting edge. As an intern,
I published 800 articles, expanded my creative writing and built my personal brand in ways I never even imagined." - Jana PijakLearn a Cutting Edge Curriculum
Our Toronto journalism internships, social media jobs and video editing roles allow you to publish articles and videos on fashion, technology, advertising, the environment and design. Interns get firsthand experience running one of the planet's most popular online publications and exposure to our 40,000,000 views per month. After a month or two of curriculum, you'll get to drive exciting projects, which have included: TV scriptwriting, publicity stunt design, attending and covering Fashion Week, PR launch strategies, Trend Report research and interviews with celebrities like: DVF, Adrianna Lima, Candace Swanpoel, Kenny Hotz, the CEO of Rolls Royce and the CEO of Ikea. By your 4th month, you are earning contract money, and thereafter, top students are eligible for editorial contracts, writing contracts and full time opportunities. Apply Now
"My experiences at Trend Hunter have been diverse and extraordinary. I've had the opportunity to interview a Victoria's Secret model, attend fashion shows, explore social media and develop my creative writing. I'm now proud to work as a paid contributor from Australia!" - Amelia Roblin
Graduate With a Certificate in Digital Journalism & Social Media
Our program is a lot of fun, but it's also educational! You'll be completing our curriculum of 35+ workshops and sessions, while building a large portfolio of articles. Throughout the process, you'll receive detailed feedback about your work, you'll take your skills to the next level, and you'll learn cutting edge digital skills that they don't teach in school or traditional media companies. We'll even work on your career development, interview skills, resume and how to leverage your social media prowess and personality to be successful.
To further differentiate you in the workforce, we'll certify your accomplishments with a Trend Hunter Academy Certificate in Digital Journalism and Social Media. This mark of honor demonstrates that you're not just someone who tweets random stuff, you're someone who deeply understands how to use digital media to make a business more successful. Apply Now
"I spent half of my internship working on P.R., interviews and business development. Later, I was hired by Trend Hunter
full time! I really enjoyed the focus placed on our careers, including the workshops, ongoing feedback, career day sessions
and entrepreneurial environment." - Taylor Keefe8 Reasons Our Journalism Internships Kick Ass
Quick Facts:
1,308,000,000 all-time views
40,000,000 monthly views
50,000+ online references
190,848 posted trends
169.4 trends / day
115,649 Trend Hunters
2,000,000+ Facebook Fans
221,508 Twitter Followers
100,000+ Newsletter Subscribers
25,000+ RSS Subscribers
50+ Financial Times citations
Read in 190 countries
1,308,000,000 all-time views
40,000,000 monthly views
50,000+ online references
190,848 posted trends
169.4 trends / day
115,649 Trend Hunters
2,000,000+ Facebook Fans
221,508 Twitter Followers
100,000+ Newsletter Subscribers
25,000+ RSS Subscribers
50+ Financial Times citations
Read in 190 countries
1. Learn a Cutting Edge CurriculumOur interns learn a curriculum that covers writing, editing, online publishing, PR, online marketing, SEO, social media, and trend research. These skills are heavily sought after by employers who are desperately trying to understand the online media space.
2. Get 1,000,000+ Views of ExposureWith over 40,000,000 monthly views, Trend Hunter is the world's #1 trend spotting community and one of Canada's largest publications. We get more online traffic than Canadian magazines and newspapers. Many of our interns have achieved over 2 million views during their semester.
3. Build a 600+ Article PortfolioOver the course of a semester, our goal is for each intern to have an amazing time while building a portfolio of 600+ published articles in fashion, design, pop culture, technology and advertising.
4. Graduate: a Certificate of Digital Journalism & Social MediaIn the online world, Trend Hunter is operating at a level far beyond traditional media and journalism schools. When your studies with us are complete, we'll award you with a certificate from the Trend Hunter Academy, which will demonstrate your mastery of Digital Journalism and Social Media skills, which are extremely sought after by employers.
5. Write About Kick Ass ContentViral videos, superhero couture, monster fashion, epic parody, danger food, fun with fire, bizarchitecture, faux rockstar, concept cars and the latest extreme sports. If you become part of our Toronto internship, you'll spend your day discovering the cutting edge of cool.
6. Complete Rewarding Social Media ProjectsAfter 1-2 months of learning the ropes, our interns get to drive exciting projects, which have included: TV Scriptwriting, Celebrity Interviews, Publicity Stunt Design, PR Launch Strategies, and Trend Report Research.
7. Have an Amazing ExperienceAs an incredibly young and energetic group of entrepreneurs, we look at Trend Hunter as a hobby, not a job. We're in the heart of downtown Toronto, at Queen Street and SoHo. We think journalism internships should include fun times. For our Toronto journalism internships, this has led us to: Improv Class, a Photo Scavenger Hunt, Jet Boating, BBQs, Wonderland, Powerpoint Karaoke and a Photoshoot Day.
8. Access Flexible and Permanent Full-Time OpportunitiesUpon graduation, there are several full time and contract opportunities, including editorial contracts, writing contracts, and full time social media opportunities.
"I love Trend Hunter! After my internship, I joined the Editorial Contract program, and I've written over 10,000 articles from Vancouver. I now have the flexible lifestyle of a freelancer AND my articles have received more than 40,000,000 views!" - Meghan Young6 Brands in One = More Opportunity!
Trend Hunter includes multiple brands, including: TrendHunter.com, Keynotes.org, SocialBusiness.org, Trend Hunter TV and TrendReports.com. Depending on our latest goals and your interests, there will be many unique opportunities for you to develop your skills in our program. Here's a highlight of each brand:
TrendHunter.com - Supercharge Innovation! Followed by more than 2,500,000 fans, Trend Hunter is #1 in the world of trends, and the anchor of all our brands.
Most of your work will be on TrendHunter.com
Keynotes.org - Get inspired! Followed by more than 150,000 fans, Keynotes.org is a collection of the world's greatest keynote videos and speakers. After her
internship, we hired Jaime Neely, to run this brand.
SocialBusiness.org - Save the world! Social Business is dedicated to businesses that have a positive impact on the world. Intern graduate Tiana Reid now manages this brand and its community pages.
TrendReports.com - Make the world a smarter place! We hired intern graduates Taylor Keefe and Jamie Munro work on developing Trend Reports into a more prominent
part of our company.
JeremyGutsche.com - Innovate! Our CEO is an international keynote speaker and
an award-winning author working on his next book. His past book included a shout out to the interns that helped
add a little salt and pepper to the book's zest!
Trend Hunter TV - We're launching 5+ new online tv series, and we're now contracting intern grad Olivia Gissing to produce the new episodes... One of the new series
will include profiles of each intern and another will be our weekly attempt at a viral video!
"After my internship, I was hired to be the community manager for SocialBusiness.org and work as an editor for Trend Hunter. My role allows me to explore
the creative ways in which people all over the world are tackling social issues." - Tiana ReidWhat Makes Our Internship Awesome - Intern Team Video
If you want to know what it's like behind the scenes, check out this intern team interview video... Enjoy!
Former Interns - Case Studies
Check out the case studies to learn more about our Trend Hunter journalism internship. Apply Now
Shelby Lee Walsh, Trend Hunter VP of Operations (INTERVIEW)
Rewind to spring 2009, and Shelby Lee Walsh was working at a law office, pondering the next steps in her career. She didn’t know what she wanted to be in life, but she had mad writing skills, ambition and a penchant for discovering stellar YouTube videos. Already a Trend Hunter reader, she stumbled upon our Toronto journalism internship postings and immediately wanted to learn more. Unlike some applicants, who were unprepared, Shelby put in the effort to prove how much she wanted the role. By the time we interviewed her, Shelby had a Trend Hunter portfolio with 25 published... [More]
Robyn Currie, Rockstar Trend Hunter (INTERVIEW)
In most cases if you tell someone, “BE FUNNY,” they will look at you like you’ve made the world’s most impractical request. Robyn Currie, however, will turn on her funny switch and make you laugh. Accordingly, I am featuring her Trend Hunter journalism internship profile in her own witty words: ——- I had never even considered taking part in an internship before. Why? ‘Cause I thought they were for ladder-climbing, suit-wearing douches who just wanted to shake some hands and kiss some babies. But then I heard about the Trend Hunter internship... [More]
Jaime Neely, Trend Hunter Editor & Keynotes.org Educational Curator (INTERVIEW)
Jaime Neely rocked her journalism internship. Adding a flavor to the office that no other could replicate, Jaime quickly earned the nickname "Sass" for her witty personality and writing. Her unrelenting dedication to hitting goals and striving to achieve what was set out for each day differentiated her and ultimately led to her full-time position as Keynotes.org's Educational Curator. _______ Writing has been a passion of mine ever since I can remember. Determined to pursue a career in journalism after graduating from McGill University, I came across the Trend Hunter Internship page during... [More]
Armida Ascano, Trend Hunter Editor & Academy Strategist (INTERVIEW)
Armida Ascano's Twitter handle is "OneWomanArmi" and that's exactly what she is. The Editor and Academy Strategist at Trend Hunter, Armi has an intense passion for what she does and possesses positivity that is infectious throughout the entire office. Known for her love of advertising, hip hop and all things fashion, Armi is full of personality. ______ Three years ago, I was a bright-eyed, bushy-tailed 19-year-old enrolling in Seneca’s fast-tracked Creative Advertising and Broadcast program. Like most students of advertising, I was unsure of what stream of the ad world I wanted to get into.... [More]
"I was one of 8 interns who were hired after their internship, and I'm now Trend Hunter's VP of Operations. During my internship,
I received 6,000,000 views of exposure, I wrote 1,000 articles, I was retweeted by Ashton Kutcher and Perez Hilton, and I broke the story about
Awkward Family Photos, which received 500,000 views in half a day! I love Trend Hunter" - Shelby WalshInterns and Intern Alumni
Learning highly employable social media skills, our journalism interns and video editing interns build huge portfolios, giving them an edge in the competitive world of journalism and digital media. Apply Now
Meghan Young Fall 2009 16,180 Articles 62,618,000 Views |
Michael Hines Winter 2010 7,240 Articles 22,926,000 Views |
Amelia Roblin Fall 2010 7,002 Articles 29,790,000 Views |
Katherine Vong Fall 2009 2,963 Articles 14,066,000 Views |
Jana Pijak Nov 2011 2,842 Articles 9,100,000 Views |
Jordanna Tennebaum March 2012 2,614 Articles 4,191,000 Views |
Gil Haddi Sept 2012 2,177 Articles 2,715,000 Views |
Jason Soy May 2011 2,019 Articles 9,360,000 Views |
Robyn Currie Fall 2009 1,901 Articles 12,648,000 Views |
Tiana Reid Summer 2010 1,899 Articles 6,184,000 Views |
Summer Luu Fall 2010 1,803 Articles 11,185,000 Views |
Marissa Liu Fall 2009 1,771 Articles 10,752,000 Views |
Shelby Lee Walsh Summer 2009 1,712 Articles 15,270,000 Views |
Jaime Neely May 2011 1,492 Articles 2,435,000 Views |
Allison Love Summer 2010 1,472 Articles 6,653,000 Views |
Souzan Michael July 2011 1,468 Articles 7,537,000 Views |
Brian G Randles Fall 2009 1,450 Articles 6,495,000 Views |
Leslie Chen May 2011 1,352 Articles 4,096,000 Views |
"Following my internship, I was hired as the educational curator for Trend Hunter's Keynotes.org. The internship also introduced me to some amazing people.
I really enjoyed meeting my fellow interns and the Trend Hunter team during weekly parties, fun days, group excursions and - of course - our sponsorship of
Toronto BeerFest." - Jaime NeelyCareers After the Toronto Internship
From MTV and The National Post to AOL and the United Nations, our interns have graduated our program into some pretty cool roles. Plus, we've hired 10 full time and 12 as contributing editors. Here's a sample list of where our graduates have gone after the Toronto journalism internship:
Career Training - To help set our interns up for success, our internship curriculum now includes four sessions of career training and two sessions of career feedback. In these sessions, we'll prepare your brand, refine your resume, coach your interview skills, and see how we can help advance your career. We'll write-up LinkedIn recommendations for you, help with any letters of recommendation for grad school, and depending on what industry you'd like to enter, we may even know people who you can be introduced to. Apply Now
"My experience at Trend Hunter has changed me as a journalist. I would advise for anybody to apply.
There are things I learned about myself and about different products and different fields [that set me up for success].
And you work with people with the same mindset, the same free spirits and the same enthusiasm. I couldn't say enough good
things about being part of this team." - Andrew Robichaud, Web Editor, National PostTrend Hunter's Reality TV Show
Trend Hunter has been working on a reality TV show. If you watch this sizzle video, you'll get a chance to see some of our editors and see a bit more about what our Toronto internships are like...
Our Rad Toronto Office
As you might expect, Trend Hunter's Toronto office exudes cool. Located near Queen and SoHo, the office is a lofty brick and beam open concept space. A media wall, projected scoreboard, beer fridge, fireplace, and British phone booth are just a few examples of how this space is extremely unique (not to mention all of our wonderful Toronto interns, writers and editors). Apply Now
Toronto Journalism Internship Monthly Fun Days
At Trend Hunter, our days aren't just about having an awesome time writing stellar articles about the most interesting stuff on the planet. Sometimes we also have fun. Apply Now
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Apply Now - Interested in Our Journalism Internships, Social Media or Video Editing Roles?
You are an ambitious, enthusiastic and outgoing self-starter looking to learn more about journalism. You crave the cutting edge and love the latest in fashion, tech, design, pop culture and viral videos. Your grammar is impeccable and you are web 2.0 savvy (ie. you understand social media, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and the blogosphere.)
Trend Hunter does grant college credit, where applicable. Stipends range from $1,500 - $2,000, depending on trends written. Post-internship opportunities may also be available, including contributing editor positions and full time opportunities. You must already be based in Ontario and available to work full time (M-F; 9-5) in our Toronto office.
Note: Getting a Trend Hunter internship is a competitive process. You should make yourself very familiar with the website and sign-up for a free Trend Hunter portfolio.
