Shape Ottawa’s public conversation as a local opinion writer using original reporting, analytical skills, and a distinctive voice. This role is based in Ottawa with two office days weekly.

The Globe and Mail is seeking an opinion writer for a new local journalism initiative. You will create columns and features about issues affecting Ottawa residents, combining reporting with compelling storytelling. The work requires sharp local instincts, robust news judgment, and comfort across multiple formats.

Key Responsibilities:

- Write timely columns and features serving Ottawa residents
- Introduce new perspectives on issues shaping local lives
- Produce enterprise work advancing public understanding
- Develop video, audio, text, live blog,



and newsletter stories
- Collaborate with newsroom colleagues on story ideas

Requirements:

- At least five years reporting or writing on municipal affairs
- Sharp instincts for stories resonating locally in Ottawa
- Exceptional writing and strong analytical skills
- Solid news judgment and enterprise work track record
- Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort with varied formats

Bring local insight, rigorous reporting, and distinctive storytelling to The Globe and Mail’s Ottawa opinion coverage.

📌 Ottawa Local Opinion Writer (Canada)
🏢 The Globe and Mail
📍 Canada