Toronto Star One-Year Photography/Video Internship 2026-27 (Temporary)

This internship is for an early-career photojournalist who has less than five years of experience in the profession.

You must have some journalism experience — previous internships or roles in a range of organizations, freelance or non-traditional outlets.

to our online portal containing:

A link to your portfolio for photo and video:

Links/clippings must be accessible (no paywalls)

Experience using Photoshop and Photo Mechanic

AODA

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Ontario Human Rights Code we will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling the interview of your requirements.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this program; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted within three weeks after the application deadline.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) uses AI for initial screening and assessment; however, all final selection decisions are made by our Hiring Managers.

Duration: One-year contract starting in mid to late September 2026

Torstar Corporation is a progressive media organization with a long, proud history in newspapers and a passion for capitalizing on the fluid world of digital and mobile media.  Torstar’s vision for success is audience first, driven by continued journalistic excellence, advanced data-driven competency and a culture that is selfless, focused, agile, collaborative and results driven. The successful candidate will be a champion of those priorities while keeping the audience at the heart of all the creative work that they will be doing.

Our commitment to diversity:

We strive to be a leader in building and cultivating an employee community framed around fairness, support and opportunity. We believe that what makes us different, makes a difference. And as a team, the diversity of our backgrounds, interests and experiences is what enriches our work, and our workplaces. We welcome all, and we strive for an inclusive culture that allows individual growth and shared success.