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Upcoming Events and Professional Development as of Aug 14, 2026
Conferences and professional development of interest to the magazine industry, journalists and writers in Canada, the U.S. and beyond, updated Aug 16, 2026
Upcoming Magazine Submissions, Contests, Deadlines as of Aug 14, 2026
MagsBC member magazines open for submissions and/or offering contests, types of content accepted, submission periods and deadlines, updated Aug 14, 2026.
Magazines Canada Symposium, Sep. 23, 2026
Join this year’s Magazine Canada Symposium on Sept 23, 12 to 6:30 p.m. ET in Scarborough, ON, or if not able to, join via streaming for $25 members/$50 non-members!
Pitch Perfect Panel at WV/26
MagsBC and Word Vancouver present Pitch Perfect on Sep 19, UBC Robson Square, moderator Jessica Key; panelists andrea bennett, Carleigh Baker, Harrison Mooney
CADAC Info Session and Operating Assistance Overview for BC Publishers July 28/26
BC Arts Council webinar on CADAC (Canadian Arts Data / Données sur les arts au Canada), July 28, for current and prospective Operating Assistance grant recipients
National Survey on the Cultural Sector’s Readiness for Artificial Intelligence
The Department of Canadian Heritage is seeking your input for this important survey, magazine publishers and news publishers. Available until September 15.
Internship: Sales & Distribution Intern 2026, NatureWILD
Internship opportunity: sales & distribution intern, $21/h, 20 hrs/wk, 6-month contract, Sep. 2026-Feb 2027, remote from home, digital team. Can start Sep. 7.
CPF Special Measures for Journalism 2026-2027 Program Open
CPF’s Special Measures for Journalism (SMJ) Program guidelines and forms for 2026-2027 are online, deadline July 13, 2026, at 4 PM Eastern Time (ET)
Internship: Editorial Assistant, La Scena Musicale – FILLED
Opportunity: editorial assistant, La Scena Musicale, $19/h, 20 hrs/wk, 22 weeks, July 13 – Dec 18, 2026, Montreal, work-from-home, must be a resident of BC.
Huge Expansion for Non-Traditional Newsstands!
6 more venues join NTN project, expanding venues, and restocking existing ones: Douglas College, UBC AMS Nest, North Island College, Kafka’s Coffee, Jack’s Spot.
Upcoming Events and Professional Development as of May 29, 2026
Conferences and professional development of interest to the magazine industry, journalists and writers in Canada, the U.S. and beyond, updated May 29, 2026
Upcoming Magazine Submissions, Contests, Deadlines as of May 29, 2026
MagsBC member magazines open for submissions and/or offering contests, types of content accepted, submission periods and deadlines, updated May 29, 2026.
Internship: BAZOOF! at Dream Wave Publishing Inc. — FILLED
Internship: Illustrator, Graphic Designer & Assistant to the Publisher, P/T (20 hrs/week), 18.1 week position, remote, $20/h, Jun 8 (or sooner) to Oct 19, 2026
Internship: Room, Contests & Events Intern — FILLED
Part-time internship: Hybrid, remote and in-person (Metro Vancouver), P/T paid $23/hr, 15 hrs/week, 22 weeks, Jul 13 to Dec 18, 2026
Internship: Northword Magazine – Intern
Part-time internship: online magazine publishing, remote, 11 hrs/week flexible, $25/hr, Aug 1, 2026- Feb 21, 2027. Deadline 12:00 p.m. PST on July 15, 2026.
Job: Head of Growth | Canada’s National Observer (CNO) – FILLED
CNO is hiring an experienced, full-time, permanent Head of Growth, compensation 150K, excellent benefits, location Vancouver, BC, hybrid. Open until filled.
National Magazine Awards Nominations 2026
The National Media Awards Foundation (NMAF) announces the nominees for the 49th annual National Magazine Awards, including MagsBC members magazines.
Job: Publisher, Asparagus Journalism Society – FILLED
Part-time flexible, $5,000 over 4 months, remote, Vancouver, BC, Asparagus Journalism Society, non-profit organization. Application deadline April 30
Internship: Publishing Intern 2026, TAKE 5 Newsmagazine – FILLED
Publishing Internship: print/online magazine publishing, Ladysmith, P/T hybrid position 24 hrs/week flexible, $21/hr, 16 weeks, start May 12, 2026. Deadline May 7
Webinar: Draw Those Readers In!
Join online May 27 with Tara Cox: Enticing Readers with Magnetic and Memorable Heds and Deks, engaging and visually arresting opening spreads. 11 a.m. PST
Internship: Seekers Media, Digital Media Intern 2026 – FILLED
Seekers Media, paid internship for digital media summer intern, flexible 30 hrs/wk, $21/hr, remote, full-time May 4-Aug 5, 2026, apply by April 22, 1 p.m. PDT
New Publication: Turning a Page
A special booklet showcasing the stories, voices & perspectives of all our MagsBC member publications, celebrating the diversity & creativity of BC’s magazines.
Webinar: Stop Guessing, Start Posting
Join online April 28, 2026 with Angie McKaig: learn about how the LinkedIn algorithm actually works, what content performs for non-B2B brands, and more. 11 a.m.
Pitch Fest 2026 at PNW Creatives Summit
Have the perfect idea for a magazine, and need 10 minutes of one-on-one time to pitch it? Here’s your chance: Connect with editors & magazine professionals.