Shape Ottawa conversations through original reporting and compelling storytelling as a local opinion writer at The Globe and Mail. Work from Ottawa with at least two office days weekly.

The Globe and Mail seeks an opinion writer for a new local journalism initiative. You will write columns and features about issues affecting Ottawa residents, combining exceptional writing, analytical skills, and strong news judgment. The work includes enterprise journalism and multiple storytelling formats.

Key Responsibilities:

- Write timely columns and features serving Ottawa residents
- Offer current perspectives on issues shaping local lives
- Produce enterprise work advancing public understanding
- Develop video, audio, and text storytelling formats
- Collaborate with newsroom colleagues on story ideas

Requirements:

- At least five years reporting or municipal affairs writing experience
- Sharp instincts for stories resonating locally in Ottawa
- Exceptional writing and strong analytical skills
- Solid news judgment and enterprise work track record
- Comfort with live blogs, newsletters, video, and audio

Bring distinctive voice, local insight, and enterprise reporting to Ottawa journalism at The Globe and Mail.

📌 Ottawa Local Opinion Writer
🏢 The Globe and Mail
📍 Ottawa