Careers & Fellowships

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The Walrus provokes new thinking and sparks conversation on matters vital to Canadians. As a registered charity, we publish independent fact-based journalism and produce national ideas-focused events. The Walrus and its strong community of supporters are invested in the idea that a healthy society relies on informed citizens.

POSITIONS WE ARE CURRENTLY HIRING FOR:

The Walrus Editorial Fellowship for BIPOC Journalists

The Walrus provokes new thinking and sparks conversation on matters vital to Canada. As a registered charity, we publish independent, fact-based journalism across platforms; produce national, ideas-focused events, including our flagship series The Walrus Talks; and train emerging storytellers through our fellowship program. The Walrus is invested in the idea that a healthy society relies on informed citizens.

We are currently accepting applications for The Walrus Editorial Fellowship. This paid, one-year educational fellowship is open to applicants who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or a racialized journalist. The anticipated start date for this position is Monday, June 9, 2025. One editorial fellowship position is available.

The editorial fellow’s primary responsibility is to fact-check print and online stories that The Walrus publishes. Our fact-checkers verify everything from broad claims to small details using both interviewed and gathered sources. Fellows have the opportunity to attend story meetings, contribute to editorial-planning sessions, and shadow-edit articles. They receive in-depth training in editorial fact-checking and have the opportunity to attend seminars led by the editors, staff, and contributors to The Walrus on topics including copy editing, long-form editing, and feature writing. In addition to gaining journalistic training, the editorial fellow will also be able to participate in non-editorial aspects of the organization, such as events and fundraising.

Responsibilities

  • Fact-checking editorial content
  • Building web posts
  • Supporting editorial and non-editorial departments at The Walrus as needed

Qualifications

  • Fluency in English (spoken and written)
  • Background in journalism is an asset
  • Strong research and critical-thinking skills
  • Ability to work independently and participate collaboratively in a team environment
  • Curiosity and a willingness to learn
  • Prior fact-checking experience is not required, but an understanding of editorial fact-checking methodology is an asset. The Truth in Journalism Fact-Checking Guide, written by current and former heads of research Allison Baker and Viviane Fairbank, is a helpful resource in this regard.

Compensation and Benefits

This one-year position pays $800 per week for a thirty-five-hour workweek. The Walrus supports flexible, hybrid work, including a collaborative, open-office environment in downtown east Toronto. A laptop will be provided, along with a free subscription to the print or digital edition of The Walrus and a deeply discounted rate for family and friends. Fellows receive ten days of annual vacation plus statutory holidays. ​​We also have half-day summer Fridays and a week off over the winter holiday break.

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter, résumé, and up to two letters of reference to [email protected] with the following subject line: “Editorial Fellowship: [your name].” The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Referees may send their letters to the applicant or directly to The Walrus. Interviews will take place over Zoom in early May. Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to complete an editorial and fact-checking test; a $50 honorarium is offered as compensation for the test. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Walrus is committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. We value employment equity and strongly encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, and racialized people; people with disabilities, people of all genders, and the LGBTQ2+ community. If you require any accommodation in the recruitment process, please let us know by email at [email protected].

This job is based in Toronto or remote (anywhere in Canada). As this is a full-time position, full-time students are ineligible, and it is not recommended for part-time students, except in very limited circumstances. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada to qualify. Thank you for your interest.