November, 2013
CO-OP PLACEMENT
THE MISSISSAUGA NEWS and METROLAND SOUTH MEDIA GROUP LTD.
3145 Wolfedale Rd.
Mississauga, ON L5C 3A9
Semester 2- 2013-2014
Students must be in Grade 11 or 12, minimum age 16 – be motivated, inquisitive and eager.
PLACEMENTS AVAILABLE:
There are placements available at the Mississauga News AND at Metroland South Media Group Ltd.
Students are encouraged to apply for the position that interests them the most.
MISSISSAUGA NEWS
JOURNALISM:
One journalism co-op position is available in the Editorial Department.
Full day students only to apply.
The positions are similar to that of a junior reporter. The successful candidate will be responsible for:
 writing stories about community events
 keying in stories submitted by other writers
 setting up photo assignments
The quality and difficulty of assignments will be based on how quickly the student can adapt to
reporting.
Special consideration will be given to students who are planning to pursue a post-secondary
education in journalism.
Students with extra-curricular involvement in the school newspaper or yearbook are encouraged to
write about it on page 2 of the application.
PHOTOGRAPHY:
The student will take photos of community events, write caption lines, be involved in some technical
work i.e. photo shop. Beneficial if the student has their own digital camera.
Half day students will be considered.
Web site: http://www.mississauga.com
METROLAND SOUTH MEDIA GROUP LTD.
MARKETING ASSISTANT: (2 ROLES AVAILABLE)
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Composing social media content and writing online blog articles
- Website maintenance (wordpress posts, image uploads, statistical data collection, etc.)
- Marketing research
- Growth of Metroland South Digital’s e-mail marketing database (contest notifications, opt in
requests, Metroland updates, etc.)
DIGITAL PRODUCTION COORDINATOR: (2 ROLES AVAILABLE)
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Content entry (photocopying/scanning, data entry)
- Maintenance of an online video channel (key word tagging, video/file uploading, content entry)
- Video scripting and basic video editing
- Stock photo tagging and archiving
- Attendance of video shoots for clients of the Mississauga News (full day placements only)
Full or half day placements are available. Students with previous video/photography
experience or a passion for digital marketing and the creation of online blog content are
encouraged to apply.
COMPANY VIDEO EXAMPLES FOR REVIEW:
VIDEO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F98jJwnMd8g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ET2ONJxwTQw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-7EqjqZJaE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLVgtbF0Hzw
November, 2013
THE MISSISSAUGA NEWS AND METROLAND SOUTH MEDIA GROUP LTD.
DUFFERIN-PEEL CONTACT:
Warren Kobbekaduwe, Cooperative Education Teacher, St.
Francis Xavier S. S., (905-507-6666 ex.73242 Fax: 905-568-1026),
Email: warren.kobbekaduwe@dpcdsb.org
PEEL CONTACT:
Janice Farrow, Co-op Placement Officer, Peel District School
Board, (905-890-1010 x 2348) Fax: 905-890-3298, Email:
janice.farrow@peelsb.com
SCHOOL: _________________________________ Board: _________________________
CO-OP TEACHER: __________________________ Phone #:________________________
CO-OP TEACHER'S e MAIL:___________________________________________________
Submit application by Wednesday, Nov. 27th , 2013 for SEMESTER 2, 2013-2014
POSITION SOUGHT: ________________________________________________________
(please use the descriptions as worded on the application above including the location preferred)
STUDENT INFORMATION:
Name: ____________________________________________________________________
Email address: _____________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________
(City)
(Postal Code)
Telephone Number: ____________________ Grade: _______ Date of Birth: ___/___/___
yr/mo/day
Relevant Courses taken: ______________________________________________________
Work Experience: ___________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Special Interests: ____________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Schedule
In School
Day(i.e. Friday)
Co-op Placement
Schedule(i.e. Monday Thursday)
Hours Per Day(i.e.
7 hours)
Full day □
½ day a.m. □
½ day p.m. □
Start Date: (i.e.
Month/Day/Year)
End Date: (i.e.
Month/Day/Year)
Completed applications should have the following components:
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Application page – filled out
A document describing your personal strengths and reasons for seeking this position
A current resume
A teacher reference form completed
REFERENCE TO BE COMPLETED BY A TEACHER
Please rank the student on a scale of one (1) to four (4), with four being the highest
ranking:
a) Dependability
1
2
3
4
b) Ability to get along with others
1
2
3
4
c) Ability to plan and initiate own learning
1
2
3
4
d) Ability to accept responsibility
1
2
3
4
In this section, please provide an outline of why you think this student should be placed
at the Mississauga News or Metroland South Media Group Ltd. (taking into
consideration her/his success in your subject area).
_____________________________________ ______________________________
Subject Teacher’s Name (please print)
Title
_____________________________________ _____________________________
Signature
Telephone Number
Date: ________________________________
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
This information is collected under the authority of the Education Act and in compliance with Section 14, Section 32
and Subsection 29 (2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and will be used for the
ongoing administration of appropriate Co-operative Education placements.