Climate Journalism

Position: Stephen Lewis Climate Journalism Fellowship
Organization: The Energy Mix
Location: anywhere in Canada

If you’ve been studying journalism or in a climate change-related program at a Canadian college or university, or you're just launching a career as a journalist, we’d like to hear from you.

The Energy Mix is pleased and grateful to be recruiting for year two of the Stephen Lewis Climate Journalism Fellowship!

It’s open to students, recent graduates, and individuals who are excellent newswriters and looking to apply their craft to one of the most urgent crises — and one of the biggest opportunities for social and economic transformation — that we’ll see in our lifetimes.

The fellowship is named for Stephen Lewis, the philanthropist, diplomat, politician, journalist, labour arbitrator, and former Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations who hosted the world’s first international climate change conference, the Toronto Conference on the Changing Atmosphere, in 1988. It’s made possible by a generous donation we received in honour of Lewis’ many achievements, recognizing his leadership, passion, and lifelong humanitarianism.

The Basics

• 12- to 15-week position beginning January 2026
• Remote position with regular team check-ins and supervision
• 15 to 18.75 hours per week
• Pay rate of $22.50 per hour
• Duties will expand in the course of the fellowship from desk rewrites, to compiled stories, to original newswriting.

Eligibility

Consider applying for the Stephen Lewis Climate Journalism Fellowship if you see yourself in this picture:

• You’re either a student in a journalism or climate-related program at an accredited Canadian college or university, or you graduated in 2025, or you're looking to launch your career as a journalist.
• You’ve specialized in climate change, energy, or an adjacent topic (recognizing that many if not most topics are adjacent to climate change…so if you aren’t sure the connection is obvious, feel free to make your case!)
• You consistently produce solid news copy in English; bilingual or multilingual ability welcome and appreciated
• You’re fully versed in standard news practices and ethics
• You’re proficient at online research and comfortable using standard research tools.

If you do not meet every listed requirement but believe you would excel in this role, we encourage you to apply, demonstrating in your application why you are a strong candidate. The Energy Mix actively encourages applications from individuals belonging to historically marginalized or excluded groups, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racial minorities, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. We value unique perspectives and experiences that are integral to our mission of driving positive change.

Apply Today

Please note that in addition to some basic questions, the application form requires you to upload your resume (PDF) and two writing samples, and suggest a climate news story in 250 words or less. Applications close October 31, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Visit the Energy Mix website to apply or access the application form directly here: https://forms.gle/dpGjkw8kJ9HcGPF86 

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