Ottawa Local Opinion Columnist

Canadian Inclusion; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health benefits

Parental leave top-up

Education assistance

Wellness subsidy

Pension plan

On-site chiropractor

Employee assistance program

Free digital subscription

Job summary

The Globe and Mail in Ottawa is seeking an experienced Local Opinion Writer to join a new local journalism initiative. This role blends original reporting with distinctive storytelling to produce columns and features that inform public debate for Ottawa residents.

You will match stories to community needs, contribute to building this journalism initiative from the ground up, and explore multiple formats including text, video and audio while collaborating with newsroom colleagues.

Qualifications

• At least five years experience reporting for newsrooms or writing on municipal affairs.
• Strong writing with analytical skills and local relevance.
• Experience producing enterprise work and diverse formats (live blogs, newsletters, video, audio).

Responsibilities

• Write timely, insightful columns and features serving Ottawa residents
• Bring Ottawa residents new ways of thinking about issues shaping their lives
• Produce enterprise work that advances public understanding and sparks conversation
• Think in multiple storytelling formats (video, audio and text) and participate in Globe events
• Collaborate with newsroom colleagues on story ideas and the best way to tell them

Skills

Municipal reporting

Editorial writing

Storytelling

Analytical writing

Job description

The Globe and Mail in Ottawa is seeking an experienced Local Opinion Writer to join a new local journalism initiative. This role blends original reporting with distinctive storytelling to produce columns and features that inform public debate for Ottawa residents.

You will match stories to community needs, contribute to building this journalism initiative from the ground up, and explore multiple formats including text, video and audio while collaborating with newsroom colleagues.