Equity and Social Justice Journalism Fellow
Future of Good · Canada
- Hybrid
- Contract
- CA$30,000 / year
- Canada
Job highlights
- Fellowship for racialized freelance journalist in Canada.
- Produce solutions-focused stories on Canadian inequities.
- Mentorship, professional development, and remote work.
- Contract position for nine months; part-time.
- Total compensation $30,000 tax inclusive.
About the role
Racialized Freelance Journalist Fellow
Future of Good is seeking a talented racialized freelance journalist to join us as a fellow. This role involves producing high-impact, solutions-focused stories on systemic inequities and the advancements in diversity, equity, and inclusion across Canada. The fellowship is designed to provide mentorship, professional development, and a platform to publish deeply reported work for a national Canadian audience.
About the Fellowship
This fellowship aims to deepen public understanding of inequities in Canada while highlighting innovative solutions. Reporting will be trauma-informed, anti-colonial, justice-focused, and community-grounded. The work is financially supported by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF), though the CRRF has no editorial involvement.
From June 2026 to March 2027, the fellow is expected to complete:
- 15 evergreen, feature-length stories (1,500-1,800 words each)
- Two virtual panel discussions based on their work, with Future of Good's editorial support.
Key focus areas, always with a solutions-focused lens, include:
- Racial & Ethnic Disparities: Systemic racism's impact on Indigenous, Black, and other racialized communities.
- Newcomers & Refugees: Integration challenges and community-led solutions.
- Indigenous Rights: Land rights, cultural preservation, and colonial impacts.
- Gender Equity: Barriers to parity and advancements in gender justice.
- Economic Inequities: Policies affecting underserved communities.
The fellow will also participate in a peer cohort led by Journalists for Human Rights (JHR), including monthly check-ins and group discussions.
About You
The ideal candidate is:
- A racialized journalist (identifying as Black, Indigenous, or other racialized identity) living and working in Canada.
- A Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
- A prolific reporter with experience covering inequities, community issues, or social change.
- Skilled in interviewing, research, and narrative storytelling, applying a trauma-informed, anti-colonial lens.
- Curious, kind, and compassionate, with a strong connection to the communities they report on.
- Experienced in multi-media storytelling and hosting.
- Able to manage their time effectively and meet deadlines.
About Future of Good
Future of Good is a leading Canadian media, learning, and research organization dedicated to the social purpose sector. We are Canada's only newsroom focused on social impact and committed to highlighting solutions and innovations.
- We are a small, solutions-focused newsroom.
- We highlight solutions and innovations in Canada.
- We offer mentorship and professional growth opportunities.
How to Apply
Submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the criteria. Include two to three work samples or a link to an online portfolio. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until April 30, 2026. Work is expected to begin June 1, 2026.
Submit your application here: https://futureofgood.co/careers/
Key skills/competency
- Solutions-Focused Journalism
- Racial Equity Reporting
- Trauma-Informed Journalism
- Anti-Colonial Reporting
- Narrative Storytelling
- Interviewing Skills
- Research Skills
- Community-Grounded Reporting
- Multimedia Storytelling
- Freelance Journalism
Skills & topics
- Journalism
- Freelance
- Fellowship
- Racial Equity
- Social Justice
- Solutions Journalism
- Investigative Reporting
- Canada
- Diversity
- Inclusion
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume and cover letter: Clearly demonstrate your experience covering inequities, community issues, or social change, and how you embody a trauma-informed, anti-colonial lens. Highlight your racialized identity and Canadian residency.
- Showcase your best work: Submit 2-3 strong samples or a link to your portfolio that exemplify your solutions-focused, narrative storytelling skills and experience with multimedia.
- Understand Future of Good: Research their mission as Canada's only newsroom focused on the social impact sector and their commitment to solutions journalism.
- Apply early and thoughtfully: Submit your application before the April 30, 2026 deadline. Given rolling applications, early submission is encouraged.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the Equity and Social Justice Journalism Fellow role at Future of Good?
- The Equity and Social Justice Journalism Fellow is a part-time, remote, contract position for a racialized journalist in Canada. The role involves producing 15 solutions-focused stories on systemic inequities and DEI across Canada over a nine-month period, with mentorship and professional development opportunities.
- Who is eligible for the Equity and Social Justice Journalism Fellow position?
- Eligible candidates are racialized journalists (identifying as Black, Indigenous, or other racialized identity) who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents living and working in Canada. Experience in covering inequities and a trauma-informed, anti-colonial approach are key.
- What is the compensation for the Equity and Social Justice Journalism Fellow?
- The total compensation for this nine-month fellowship is $30,000, tax inclusive. This is a contract position, and the journalist is free to engage in other projects.
- What kind of stories will the Equity and Social Justice Journalism Fellow produce?
- The fellow will produce 15 feature-length stories (1,500-1,800 words) that are solutions-focused, deeply reported, and explore systemic inequities in Canada. Key areas include racial disparities, newcomer integration, Indigenous rights, gender equity, and economic inequities, all approached with a trauma-informed, anti-colonial lens.
- Is the Equity and Social Justice Journalism Fellow position remote?
- Yes, this is a fully remote contract position. Occasional travel may be required, but the primary work can be done from anywhere within Canada.
- How are applications reviewed for the Equity and Social Justice Journalism Fellow role?
- Applications for the Equity and Social Justice Journalism Fellow role are reviewed on a rolling basis until April 30, 2026. It is advisable to submit your application as early as possible.
- What is the duration and start date for the Equity and Social Justice Journalism Fellowship?
- The fellowship is a nine-month contract position, expected to run from June 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027. The total compensation is $30,000, tax inclusive.
- Does the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) influence story selection for the fellowship?
- No, while the CRRF partially funds the fellowship, they are not involved in deciding which stories are written or how they are reported. Future of Good maintains full editorial independence.