Multimedia Journalism Internship

About Us

We are Funktasy – Magazine & Music Group!

Funktasy is a global entertainment ecosystem comprising Funktasy Magazine and Funktasy Music Group. Through celebrity and artist interviews, entertainment news, original editorial content, fashion, lifestyle, artist development, multi-genre music releases, strategic partnerships, and digital media, we connect artists, audiences, brands, and culture worldwide. As an intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience working on real-world projects alongside industry professionals while contributing to the continued growth of one of Canada’s leading independent entertainment companies.

About You

• Studying or graduated from a program in journalism, broadcast journalism, multimedia journalism, communications, television production, film, digital media, or a related field.
• Passionate about storytelling through video, journalism, and digital media.
• Comfortable speaking on camera or interested in developing on-camera presentation skills.
• Strong interest in entertainment, music, fashion, lifestyle, pop culture, and current events.
• Familiar with YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and other digital media platforms.
• Familiarity with video production, lighting, microphones, cameras, or mobile journalism equipment is considered an asset.
• Basic knowledge of video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, or CapCut is considered an asset.
• Strong communication, interviewing, research, writing, and storytelling skills.
• Interested in learning modern multimedia journalism, video reporting, digital broadcasting, and YouTube production.
• Highly organized, creative, motivated, and able to manage multiple projects.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with editorial, social media, design, marketing, and production teams.
• Proactive and able to manage tasks with minimal supervision.
• Professional, confident, and comfortable representing the Funktasy brand both on and off camera.
• Professional and capable of handling confidential information.
• Willing to travel locally for interviews, events, concerts, or media coverage when opportunities arise (optional, depending on location).
• Available part-time (minimum 8 hours/week) or full-time for at least 4 months.
• Experience as a social media creator, presenter, videographer, reporter, or content creator is considered an asset.

Multimedia Journalism Internship Role

Funktasy – Magazine & Music Group is looking for highly motivated, creative, and organized individuals with a passion for multimedia journalism, video storytelling, digital media, and entertainment reporting. This internship is ideal for aspiring multimedia journalists, broadcast reporters, presenters, documentary producers, and digital storytellers seeking real-world experience in today’s evolving media landscape.

As part of the Multimedia Journalism team, you will transform stories into engaging visual content through documentary-style features, on-camera reporting, interviews, narration, explainers, and YouTube productions. Working alongside Funktasy’s editorial, social media, design, marketing, and production teams, you’ll contribute to original content reaching audiences across YouTube, social media, and other digital platforms.

Throughout the internship, you’ll gain practical experience in video journalism, storytelling, interviewing, production planning, scriptwriting, on-camera presentation, digital publishing, and YouTube production while helping bring stories across entertainment, music, fashion, lifestyle, and pop culture to life.

Your Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and produce engaging multimedia stories for Funktasy Magazine and Funktasy Music Group across entertainment, music, fashion, lifestyle, and pop culture.
• Transform existing and newly published Funktasy Magazine articles into compelling YouTube-style videos, documentaries, explainers, interviews, narrated features, and other visual productions, independently or in collaboration with Funktasy’s video editing team.
• Research topics, verify information, write scripts, and develop storyboards for multimedia productions.
• Conduct interviews with artists, celebrities, industry professionals, brand representatives, and other relevant guests both on camera and virtually.
• Appear on camera as a presenter, reporter, correspondent, or narrator where appropriate and based on individual strengths.
• Assist with planning, organizing, and producing video shoots for interviews, events, concerts, product features, lifestyle content, and special productions.
• Operate cameras, microphones, lighting equipment, and other production tools during recordings when required.
• Edit video content using industry-standard software to create engaging long-form and short-form productions.
• Collaborate with editorial, social media, graphic design, marketing, and production teams to develop multimedia content across multiple platforms.
• Create and adapt content for YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and other digital media platforms.
• Assist with YouTube production workflows, including titles, thumbnails, descriptions, metadata, publishing, and audience engagement strategies.
• Research trending topics, entertainment news, and viral conversations to help develop timely and original multimedia content.
• Contribute creative ideas for documentaries, entertainment reports, interviews, travel features, product reviews, explainers, and special productions.
• Maintain high journalistic standards by verifying facts, conducting thorough research, and ensuring accuracy across multimedia content.
• Identify emerging trends and develop creative, out-of-the-box ideas that support Funktasy’s editorial content, artists, brand partnerships, and digital campaigns.
• Assist with production planning, scheduling, equipment preparation, internal briefings, and other administrative tasks related to multimedia projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams throughout the production process and contribute ideas during creative and editorial discussions.

What Do We Offer?

• A ‘kickstart’ to your career through hands-on experience in multimedia journalism, digital storytelling, video production, and digital broadcasting.
• Practical experience producing professional multimedia content for YouTube, social media, and other digital platforms.
• Exposure to reporting, interviewing, scripting, production planning, on-camera presentation, editing, and digital publishing workflows.
• An opportunity to work alongside Funktasy’s editorial, multimedia, production, social media, and creative teams while developing real-world skills in modern journalism and digital media.

What You’ll Get

• Published Multimedia Productions – Opportunities to contribute to content published across Funktasy’s YouTube channels and digital platforms, where applicable.
• On-Screen & Production Credits – Recognition for contributions to multimedia projects, where applicable.
• Professional Portfolio Development – Build a body of work through real-world multimedia journalism, digital storytelling, reporting, and video production.
• Multimedia Journalism Experience – Develop practical skills in interviewing, reporting, scripting, storytelling, production planning, and digital publishing.
• YouTube Production Experience – Gain hands-on exposure to long-form and short-form video workflows, titles, thumbnails, descriptions, metadata, and audience engagement.
• Mentorship & Guidance – Receive guidance from Funktasy’s editorial, multimedia, and production teams on storytelling, reporting, interviewing, scripting, and production workflows.
• Industry Exposure – Opportunities to assist with interviews, concerts, festivals, product launches, events, and red-carpet coverage where applicable.
• Networking Opportunities – Build connections with artists, journalists, creators, industry professionals, brands, and other media contacts.
• Professional References – References may be provided upon successful completion of the internship.

Internship Terms & Conditions

• Funktasy Internship Programs are unpaid. Upon request, Funktasy is willing to work with a student to receive academic credit through their school/university program.
• You must be at least 18 years of age.
• We do not offer housing or travel accommodations.
• We do not offer any work visas for international students.
• All internship programs are in English.

Duration & Schedule

• Length: Standard internship term is 4 months (approx. 140 hours total). Extensions may be available if desired.
• Weekly Commitment: 8 hours per week, with half of those hours (4 hrs/week) dedicated to mandatory online group meetings.
• Start Dates: Internships begin every two months (bi-monthly start dates). Placements are first-come, first-served.
• Registration: We recommend applying 3–6 months in advance to secure your preferred term.
• School Credit: If your school requires additional hours for credit, schedules can be adjusted accordingly.

Location

• Hybrid/online – Remote from Canada, U.S.A. or Europe.

How To Apply

• Resume + short cover letter
• Portfolio, demo reel, video sample(s), or links to relevant multimedia work (if available)