– In partnership with RTDNF Canada and
Massey College, the new fellowship
program supports emerging journalists exploring a subject of
significance to Canadians –
– Fellows will receive a $10,000
stipend along with mentoring and training from the leading team of
editors and reporters at CTV NATIONAL NEWS –
TORONTO, April 29,
2024 /CNW/ - CTV News and Chief Anchor and Senior
Editor Omar Sachedina announced
today the creation of the new Sachedina ∙ CTV News ∙
Fellowship, in partnership with RTDNF Canada and the
University of Toronto's Massey College.
The Sachedina ∙ CTV News ∙ Fellowship provides the
opportunity for a journalism student from a Canadian university or
college who has recently graduated or is within one year from
graduation to receive a stipend of $10,000 to produce a substantial and original
piece of journalism that will be considered for publication on a
CTV News platform. The piece must be completed within six months of
selection to the fellowship program, and should explore a subject
or theme that is significant to Canada and Canadians.
Throughout the reporting process, the Fellow will receive
mentoring and training from the leading team of editors and
reporters at the CTV National Newsroom in Toronto.
Additionally, Massey College
will provide the Fellow with expertise and resources,
including:
- Assistance from a Senior Member at Massey College to develop connections with
subject matter experts in their field of research
- Access to the University of Toronto
Libraries system for the duration of the Fellowship, the largest
academic library in Canada
- Access to all public spaces at Massey College
- Membership to the Massey College Alumni Association upon
completion
"Journalism is integral to our democracy. We're very proud to
launch the new Sachedina ∙ CTV News ∙ Fellowship to
support and further expand the opportunities available to the next
generation of journalists in Canada," said Sachedina. "With mentorship and
training from our exceptional team at CTV NATIONAL NEWS, the
Fellows will hone their reporting skills to produce a piece
that challenges and enriches our understanding of the country.
We're grateful for the partnership of RTDNF Canada and Massey College, whose valuable resources will
enhance the Fellows' experience in the program."
"CTV News is proud to support Omar in the creation of this
valuable new Fellowship program," said Richard Gray, VP, News, Bell Media. "With the
opportunity to work alongside our talented CTV NATIONAL NEWS
editors and reporters, the selected Fellows will gain first-hand
experience as they grow their journalism skills and take what
they've learned and put it into practice in a working
newsroom."
"This Fellowship provides students with a unique and important
opportunity to start off their careers with a major, significant
work of journalism. As a launching pad, there is nothing else like
it in Canada," said Bill Amos, President, RTDNF Canada. "Backed by
Omar Sachedina and the excellent CTV
News team, winners of this Fellowship will be on their way to
joining the top echelon of Canadian journalism."
"This Fellowship comes at a time when we need the next
generation of journalists to have the opportunity and the means to
ask the tough questions and dig beyond the surface to uncover
stories that matter to all of us," said Lis Travers, President,
RTDNA Canada.
Two Fellows will be selected in the inaugural year of the
Fellowship, with one selected annually thereafter. The two 2024
fellows will be announced at the RTDNA Canada National Conference
and Awards Gala ceremony, taking place in Toronto in Fall 2024.
The application deadline for the Sachedina ∙ CTV News ∙
Fellowship is June 30,
2024. Potential applicants can click here for further
fellowship details, and can apply beginning today through
the RTDNF Canada online submissions page.
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the comprehensive news they need by visiting CTVNews.ca,
subscribing to the organization's daily newsletters, and by
downloading the official CTV News app.
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