Local Reporter Editorial
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
- 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.
Our promise to readers is that the best work comes from our own (human) curiosity and creativity - we’d like to see yours.
SALARYThis position is classified as a Reporter in Group C of the Editorial Collective Agreement.
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