Breaking News Reporter

Postmedia Network Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Postmedia Network Inc. is seeking a Breaking News Reporter for the Ottawa Citizen, focusing on public safety news in the national capital region. Candidates should possess a strong work ethic, experience in writing breaking news, and the ability to thrive under pressure. The role offers opportunities for mentorship and professional development in a supportive newsroom environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Mentorship available

Qualifications

• Proven track record for writing clean copy quickly.
• Demonstrated success writing breaking news.
• Bilingualism is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Seek out and respond to breaking news events.
• Report on major stories with speed and clarity.
• Pitch ideas for enterprise stories addressing public safety.

Skills

Writing

Communication

Collaboration

Quick Thinking

Education

Journalism Degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Video Production

Audio Production

Data Visualization

Job description

The Company:

Postmedia is a Canadian news media company representing more than 130 brands across multiple print, online and mobile platforms. Award-winning journalists and innovative product development teams bring engaging content to millions of people every week whenever and wherever they want it.

The Opportunity:

The O ttawa Citizen has an immediate opening for a Breaking News Reporter. The successful candidate will bring a strong work ethic, a passion for local journalism and an ability to work under pressure . Your work will focus squarely on one of the most valuable and well-read beats in the city: public safety. When disaster strikes or chaos emerges , you will be on the scene to deliver Ottawa readers the facts they need to know to stay safe. If you want to join a team that is re-imagining what a city newspaper does, we want to hear from you. The Ottawa Citizen newsroom is the largest in the city, with committed, supportive and professional co-workers, and opportunities for mentorship and professional development. We work hard. We’re nice. And we’ve been doing this for 180 years — and counting.

What you’ll do:

• Seek out and r espond to breaking news events in the national capital region
• Report on the biggest stories in the city, with speed and clarity
• Pitch ideas for enterprise stories that bring a solutions lens to public safety issues in Ottawa
• File news in various formats, including quick hits, in-depth explainers, live blogs, and video
• Work collaboratively with a tight-knit team of reporters, editors, photographers and digital producers to bring essential journalism to our readers

Who you are:

• A digital-first journalist with a proven track record for writing clean copy, quickly
  
• A daily news reader, who has a finger on the pulse of how the city of Ottawa ticks
• An excellent communicator and collaborator who thrives under pressure
• A team player who will go the extra mile to support colleagues, and tell stories that matter to the citizens of Ottawa

Qualifications:

• A journalism degree or equivalent work experience
• A valid G driver’s license
• Demonstrated success writing breaking news —please send us your best writing samples!
• Experience with video or audio production and/or data visualization is an asset
  
• Bilingualism is an asset

Closing date: June 13th, 2025

We thank in advance all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered. No phone calls or agencies please.

Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all areas of the hiring process. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please make your needs known in advance. Accommodation requests will be provided on an individual basis.

Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to employment equity and an inclusive barrier-free selection process and work environment. Postmedia Network Inc. encourages applications from women, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.