Editorial Trainee - Summer Internship

The role: Join the program that gave so many of Canada’s journalists their start. The Toronto Star is looking for emerging journalists who combine traditional reporting grit with digital agility. We are data-informed and audience-first: we don’t just file stories; we engage communities.

This is a paid contract position based in Toronto for journalists with less than five years of professional experience. You will work alongside full-time staff, earn bylines and produce high-impact work from the start.

Application requirements:

To apply, upload a single PDF to our online portal containing:

• Your pitch (cover letter): In 100 words or less, tell us what you bring to the Star. Why you? Why now? (Note: We value brevity. Consider this your first assigned word count. Don’t go over.)
• Resume: Include your email, phone and current city
• Three published clippings:
  • Links must be accessible (no paywalls)
  • We want to see journalism, not homework. Clips from campus newspapers or independent/community outlets are welcome; unpublished essays/assignments written for class grades are not.

Application should demonstrate:

• A range of story-telling skills, with a strong emphasis on news coverage
• Proven ability to report thoroughly, write well and organize information
• Multimedia experience
• A demonstrated commitment to journalism as a career
• Strong interpersonal skills

Deadline to apply: Jan. 12, 2026 @ 5 p.m.

Duration: 12-week contract from June to August

Salary: $1,072.35 weekly (Unifor Local 87-M)