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We are proud partners with organizations like Indigenous Works, Pride at Work, the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, and we are a signatory of the BlackNorth Initiative. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, we offer flexible work arrangements and support programs. We also invest in our employees' growth through training and mentorship opportunities, enabling you to expand your skills and embrace new challenges.

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. 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.

Frequently pitch fresh, compelling story ideas that serve Ottawa residents Develop sources to break news and produce exclusive stories Think in multiple storytelling formats (ie video, audio and text)



and participate in Globe events At least three years experience reporting for a news organization 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 This position is based in Ottawa and requires a minimum of two days a week in office. The Globe’s mission is to deliver essential content – news, information, analysis and insights – for aspiring individuals and robust communities. As Canada’s most respected media brand, The Globe is dedicated to making a difference to Canada and you can make a difference by working with us.

Generous vacation and flexible work arrangements Parental leave top-up Competitive health and dental benefits Defined Benefit pension plan On-site chiropractor and registered massage therapist Employee and family assistance program Free digital subscription to globeandmail.Education assistance for external training courses We support continuing education and provide both internal and external opportunities for training and development. Artificial intelligence tools may be used to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, such as candidate sourcing or application review. THE GLOBE AND MAIL IS DEDICATED TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE We believe this strengthens our business and our journalism.

As required by the Federal Contractors Program, The Globe also tracks the proportion of staff in the four Employment Equity categories (Women, Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and Members of Visible Minorities) to ensure we are reflecting the areas in which we work. The Globe and Mail offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process.

📌 Local Reporter, Ottawa (Editorial) - Hybrid
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