Parliamentary Reporter

Jeffgaulin; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in journalism seeks a Parliamentary Reporter in Ottawa. This role involves delivering news stories and analysis, writing compelling copy, and utilizing various tools to gather content. Candidates should have a passion for writing and a solid understanding of the media landscape, with 5-8 years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Five to eight years’ industry experience.
• Passion for writing and editing interesting copy.
• Strong knowledge of the media process and industry.

Responsibilities

• Write frequent and compelling news copy with a rapid turn-around.
• Use the Freedom of Information Act to obtain important content.
• Assist in managing opinion columnists related to the News Division.

Skills

Excellent communications

Research skills

Self-starting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in journalism or communications

Job description

Parliamentary Reporter REF#: JG34751 The Western Standard
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Posted: May21, 2025
Salary:

Description

The Parliamentary Reporter (Ottawa) is responsible for delivering news stories and analysis on current events in the Parliamentary Bureau of the Western Standard. The Parliamentary Reporter will write copy that is topical, compelling and original. This position will work from the Parliamentary Bureau of the Western Standard in Ottawa, Ontario. The Western Standard produces a high volume of news and opinion content on a daily basis. Reporting and Parameters

• The Parliamentary Reporter reports directly to the News Editor and Calgary Bureau Chief.
• He or she will have their performance reviewed on an annual basis.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Write frequent and compelling news copy with a rapid turn-around.
• Use the Freedom of Information Act and other tools available to obtain compelling and important content for news copy.
• Assist Opinion & Broadcast Editor in the management of opinion columnists related to the News Division’s Bureau.
• Meet with his or her Bureau Chief and colleagues to assess the direction of their work, develop short-and-long-term goals, and ensure compliance with the Western Standard’s Editorial Principles.
• Maintain awareness and knowledge of the Western Standard’s readership and editorial metrics.
• Maintain a reasonable and professional social media presence.
• Maintain the integrity, truthfulness, and brand of the company.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in journalism or communications is preferred but not required.
• Five to eight years’ industry experience.
• Passion for writing and editing interesting copy.
• A portfolio of published copy.
• Strong knowledge of the media process and industry.
• Excellent communications and research skills.
• Self-starting.

To apply for this position, please send resume and cover letter - stating you found this job on Jeff Gaulin's Journalism Job Board - to:

The Western Standard


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