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Fashion Journalist (Internship) – VQ Runway Jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at Vainqueur
Title: Fashion Journalist (Internship) – VQ Runway
Company: Vainqueur
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Vainqueur is seeking passionate journalism and communicationsstudentswith a deep curiosity for luxury Canadian designers. If you’re interested in showcasing the evolution of Canadian fashion through thoughtful reviews and in-depth coverage of designer collections, this is your opportunity to join the team at VQ.
VQ RUNWAY
VQ Runway houses an online directory of Canadian designers, their collections, exclusive interviews, fashion week coverage, and more. It highlights moments from as far back as the 20th century, reviews seasonal launches, and relives iconic runway moments from our top supermodels.
INTERNSHIP (6 MONTHS)
This internship offers a unique chance to transform your developing journalistic skills, creativity, and passion into real-world experience. You’ll build a strong portfolio, expand your network, and establish your voice within fashion journalism.
Vainqueur aims to empower young storytellers to craft meaningful narratives in Canadian fashion while setting the foundation for a successful career.
COMMITMENTS
As part of the internship, you will work closely with Vainqueur’s founder and editor-in-chief to deliver compelling content that highlights Canadian designer collections. You’ll also support your work with visual storytelling and public-facing opportunities on Vainqueur’s platforms.
Weekly Hours:10 – 15 hours
Key Responsibilities:
Research, pitch, and develop journalistic content on Canadian designers
Conduct virtual or in-person interviews with industry professionals
Attend monthly editorial meetings and 1:1s with the editor-in-chief
Collaborate with peers and editors to fact-check and revise articles
Capture photos and videos at fashion events to complement written assignments
Speak on Vainqueur’s social platforms about your articles and insights
Represent Vainqueur professionally when approaching designers or other subjects
Adhere to deadlines with excellent organizational skills
QUALIFICATIONS
Strong written skills with knowledge of Canadian Press Style (CPA)
Students in journalism, fashion design or business programs (BDes)
Journalism skills with a broad knowledge of local and national events surrounding
Understanding of Canadian fashion, designers, events and culture
Knowledgeable and engrossed in the international fashion industry with a pulse on upcoming seasonal launches from Canadian designers.
PAY TRANSPARENCY
At Vainqueur, we understand the challenges of unpaid internships in today’s economy. We are actively pursuing funding, grants, and investments to provide fair compensation to our team. Although we currently cannot offer financial remuneration, we are transparent about our goals and progress toward creating paid opportunities.
Transportation Costs: Covered, including public transit fares and driving expenses (68¢ per kilometre for the first 5,000 kilometres, 62¢ per kilometre thereafter).
Research Expenses: Fully reimbursed for costs directly related to your assignments.
Contributor Opportunities: After your internship, you’ll have the chance to join our contributor network for paid writing opportunities as funding allows.
HOW TO APPLY
Email your cover letter and resume to Danica Samuel at [email protected].
