Local Reporter, Ottawa (Editorial) - Hybrid

The Globe and Mail; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Health and dental benefits

Pension plan

Annual wellness subsidy

Education assistance

Job summary

The Globe and Mail in Ottawa is seeking two reporters for a new local journalism initiative. We want reporters who understand Ottawa issues, can break news, and craft clear, original pieces across formats.

You will contribute to building a ground-up local coverage effort with collaboration across the newsroom. The successful candidate will report on community needs, demonstrate curiosity and versatility, and be ready to work from Ottawa with a minimum two days in the office.

Qualifications

• Three years of reporting experience for a news organization.
• Strong instincts for Ottawa-centric stories and local relevance.
• Versatile writing spanning hard news, human-interest and explanatory pieces.
• Solid news judgment with a track record of enterprise reporting.
• Comfort with live blogs, newsletters, video and audio formats.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and initiative to build something new.

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

Skills

Three years reporting

Local Ottawa stories

Versatile writing

Enterprise reporting

Multiformat formats

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

The Globe and Mail is a national icon and one of Canada's most recognized media brands. We proudly serve as a trusted destination for Canadians seeking the highest caliber of journalism, and we've garnered international acclaim for our data visualization, design, and creative storytelling.

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity by reflecting all Canadians in both the stories that we tell and the composition of our workforce. We are proud partners with organizations like Indigenous Works, Pride at Work, the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, and we are a signatory of the BlackNorth Initiative. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, we offer flexible work arrangements and support programs. We also invest in our employees' growth through training and mentorship opportunities, enabling you to expand your skills and embrace new challenges.

No matter your position at The Globe, you'll be an integral part of an organization dedicated to making a positive difference in Canada. Join us.

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.

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

WHY CHOOSE THE GLOBE

The Globe’s mission is to deliver essential content – news, information, analysis and insights – for aspiring individuals and strong communities.

The Globe is committed to providing a respectful and inclusive workplace that upholds our values of integrity, collaboration, innovation and accountability.

As Canada’s most respected media brand, The Globe is dedicated to making a difference to Canada and you can make a difference by working with us.

WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation to ensure we hire, retain and reward team members
• Hybrid work environment that promotes work-life balance
• Generous vacation and flexible work arrangements
• Parental leave top-up
• Competitive health and dental benefits
• Defined Benefit pension plan
• Annual wellness subsidy
• On-site chiropractor and registered massage therapist
• Employee and family assistance program
• Free digital subscription to globeandmail.com and 40% off other Globe products
• Education assistance for external training courses

SUPPORTING YOUR GROWTH

• We are committed to creating equitable opportunities for all employees, to enable everyone to reach their full potential. This commitment is embedded in our strategic plan and core values.
• There are lateral and upward advancement opportunities for rewarding and developing careers.
• We believe in mentorship and collaborative peer-to-peer learning and have both formal and informal programs in place to encourage knowledge-sharing.
• We support continuing education and provide both internal and external opportunities for training and development.

AI DISCLOSURE

Artificial intelligence tools may be used to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, such as candidate sourcing or application review. All employment decisions, including interview selection and hiring outcomes, are made by human reviewers. We ask candidates to engage authentically in interviews; AI may support preparation but should not be used during interviews or replace your own responses.

THE GLOBE AND MAIL IS DEDICATED TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE

The Globe and Mail is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We believe this strengthens our business and our journalism. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all groups, regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, age, and physical ability. As required by the Federal Contractors Program, The Globe also tracks the proportion of staff in the four Employment Equity categories (Women, Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and Members of Visible Minorities) to ensure we are reflecting the areas in which we work.

The Globe and Mail offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview, please advise us if you require an accommodation.