Local Reporter, Ottawa (Editorial)

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Globe and Mail is seeking two reporters to join a new local journalism initiative in Ottawa.  

We are looking for reporters who understand issues that matter locally in Ottawa, with a demonstrated ability to break news, produce clear and compelling original pieces and develop high-impact coverage. Curiosity, versatility and collaboration are essential.  

The successful candidate will have a strong desire to report stories that meet community needs and be eager to become part of building something from the ground up. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Frequently pitch fresh, compelling story ideas that serve Ottawa residents
• Develop sources to break news and produce exclusive stories  
• Write clearly and on deadline 
• Think in multiple storytelling formats (ie video, audio and text) and participate in Globe events 
• Collaborate with newsroom colleagues on story ideas and the best way to tell them

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• At least three years experience reporting for a news organization  
• Sharp instincts for stories that will resonate locally in Ottawa
• Strong writing with versatile range - from hard news to human-interest feature to explanatory  
• Solid news judgment with a track record of enterprise work 
• Comfortable working in a variety of formats, including live blogs, newsletters, video and audio 
• Entrepreneurial mindset 

This position is based in Ottawa and requires a minimum of two days a week in office. 

APPLICATION: Please include a cover letter, with three links to your previous work, along with your resume (that is written by you, not AI). Our promise to readers is that the best work comes from our own (human) curiosity and creativity - we’d like to see yours. 

SALARY: This position is classified as a Reporter in Group C of the Editorial Collective Agreement.