Deadline: 26 January 2024
The Canadian Journalism Foundation is offering Tom Hanson Photojournalism Award to give a photographer trying to break into the business the chance to perform on the national stage.
Prize Information
- The Hanson Award does not offer living or travel allowances, but a weekly salary of approximately $875 will be paid.
Duration
- The six-week internship will take place sometime between April and September, the exact time of the placement to be worked out between the successful applicant and The Canadian Press.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants will be accepted from Canadian photojournalists with less than five years’ experience. This can include students, freelance photographers or photographers currently employed at regional or non-daily publications.
- While still photography is main focus of this internship, the successful applicant will also be given some video assignments during the six-week program.
- The successful applicant must be willing to work at the head office of The Canadian Press in Toronto during the internship.
- Successful applicants must have their own basic camera gear. Long lenses and video cameras will be supplied by The Canadian Press when necessary.
- The Canadian Press will retain copyright of any images gathered during the internship. However, the successful applicant will be able to use their images for portfolio and other personal uses. The Canadian Journalism Foundation can also use the images for promotional purposes related to the Tom Hanson Award.
For more information, visit CJF.
