New Educational Support Opportunity
Established to Support Students in the Social Media Space
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TORONTO, March 15,
2023 /CNW/ - Corus
Entertainment announced today that a new
educational support opportunity, the so.da Social Marketing
Scholarship and Internship, has officially launched under the
Corus.Futures banner. With a focus on supporting students from
underrepresented communities, the so.da scholarship opportunity has
been established to foster the next generation of social media
leaders.
The so.da Social Marketing Scholarship and Internship, is
available to students who identify as racialized, Indigenous,
living with disability and/or 2SLGBTQ+, and are entering their
final year of post-secondary diploma, advanced diploma or degree
program with a focus on Marketing, Advertising, Advertising &
Graphic Design, Advertising and Marketing Communications,
Multimedia Design and Development, or Communications.
This new scholarship and internship opportunity
complements two existing programs launched in 2022 -- the
Susannah Therrien Radio Scholarship and Internship
and the Corus Television Broadcast Scholarship and
Internship.
The Susannah Therrien Radio Scholarship and Internship is
available to students who identify as women and are pursuing
studies in radio. This scholarship was created and is funded by Ms.
Therrien in recognition of her 20+ year tenure as a sales executive
with Corus Radio.
The Corus Television Broadcast Scholarship and Internship
is available to students who identify as racialized, Indigenous,
living with disability and/or 2SLGBTQ+ and are pursuing studies in
television broadcasting.
All three scholarship opportunities will support one
student per year with financial assistance towards their tuition
(up to $5,000) starting September 2023. Selected students will also
receive a three-month paid internship at Corus Quay (so.da
placement), a Corus Audio office (radio placement) or at Global
News or Toronto-based ET
Canada or The Morning Show (television broadcast
placement). Students will be offered mentorship from Ms. Therrien
and other Corus leaders.
Students entering their final year in September 2023 are eligible to apply by
May 26, 2023.
"We are thrilled to have the so.da Social Marketing
Scholarship and Internship become part of the Corus.Futures
family," said Cheryl Fullerton, EVP,
People and Communications. "Our educational support opportunities
are fostering new creators and voices for our industry through
meaningful and tangible early-career support."
Applications are due Friday, May
26, 2023. Full program details, eligibility requirements and
application instructions can be found
here.
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About Corus Entertainment
Inc.
Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX: CJR.B) is a
leading media and content company that develops and delivers high
quality brands and content across platforms for audiences around
the world. Engaging audiences since 1999, the company's portfolio
of multimedia offerings encompass 33 specialty television services,
39 radio stations, 15 conventional television stations, digital and
streaming services, animation software, technology and media
services. Corus is an internationally-renowned content creator and
distributor through Nelvana, a world class animation studio expert
in all formats and Corus Studios, a globally recognized producer of
hit scripted and unscripted content. The company also owns
full-service social digital agency so.da, lifestyle entertainment
company Kin Canada, leading 2D animation software supplier Toon
Boom and children's book publishing house, Kids Can Press. Corus'
roster of premium brands includes Global Television, W Network,
HGTV Canada, Food Network Canada, Magnolia Network Canada, The
HISTORY® Channel, Showcase, Adult Swim, National Geographic, Disney
Channel Canada, YTV, Global News, Globalnews.ca, Q107, Country 105,
and CFOX, along with streaming platforms STACKTV, TELETOON+, the
Global TV App and Curiouscast. Corus is the domestic advertising
representative and an original content partner for Pluto TV, a
Paramount Company, which is the leading free ad-supported streaming
television (FAST) service. For more information visit
www.corusent.com.
SOURCE Corus Entertainment Inc.