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The Canadian Press is seeking a Reporter-Editor for the Parliamentary Bureau in Ottawa. You will write, edit and gather multimedia content for CP’s services, break news, and cultivate sources to shape Parliament Hill coverage. We look for an independent, flexible journalist with strong news judgment, bilingualism is an asset, and the ability to work under tight deadlines while collaborating with a supportive team.
Travel and shift work are involved; apply by Nov. 10, 2026 with sample work.
Reporter-Editor, Parliamentary Bureau Full-Time
Location: Ottawa
The successful applicant will join an esteemed team of reporters at the parliamentary bureau of The Canadian Press. We are looking for a sharp and enterprising political reporter who thrives in a busy environment and is able to break news and cultivate sources that help set the agenda on Parliament Hill. The successful candidate will aggressively hold leaders to account, while at the same time explain complex issues for Canadians.
We are looking for an independent, flexible journalist who will become an integral member of a collaborative, ambitious, and supportive team. The successful candidate will adapt easily to new contexts, platforms, and publishing tools.
The candidate will demonstrate a keen interest and understanding of federal politics and ideally have an established network of sources, including politicians, political aides, senior bureaucrats and stakeholders. Strong news judgment and the ability to report with speed and accuracy are essential.
This position reports to the Ottawa Bureau Chief at The Canadian Press and involves travel and shift work.
If you are interested and meet the qualification requirements, please apply by Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, and include the following:
The base salary for this role ranges from $55,377 to $89,254 per year. Placement within this range depends on a candidate's level of experience, technical skills and alignment with the role requirements.
No artificial intelligence tools are used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.
The Canadian Press is an equal-opportunity employer, supports the goals of employment equity and believes that everyone should be able to contribute to the company's success in accordance with his or her abilities. We especially welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of visible minorities, members of the LGBTQ+ community and persons with a disability. If you are feeling excited about this posting but not sure if you meet all of the criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are eager to meet candidates who believe in our mission and teamwork, not just those who check all the boxes.
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