Report from Ottawa on Parliament and federal politics, using robust political knowledge and source development skills. Work hybrid, including three office days weekly.

iPolitics seeks a general news reporter to produce impactful political coverage. The position suits someone experienced in politics, high-quality articles, and developing sources. You will regularly file stories, write e-newsletters, attend events, and liaise with the senior editorial team about Parliament Hill developments.

Key Responsibilities:

- File news stories and features for iPolitics’s web platform
- Produce and disseminate regular e-newsletters
- Cover debates, hearings, elections, and leadership races
- Attend scrums, press conferences, and Parliament Hill events
- Develop sources within political circles for original stories

Requirements:

- Experience covering politics and political issues
- Deep understanding of Canadian politics and Parliament
- Experience producing high-quality political articles
- Journalism, Communications, or Political Sciences degree is an asset
- Availability for hybrid work in Ottawa, three office days weekly

Bring political reporting, source development, and Canadian politics expertise to iPolitics’s Ottawa newsroom and Parliament coverage.

📌 Ottawa Federal Politics Reporter
🏢 Jeff Gaulin
📍 Ottawa