Report on Ottawa issues that shape daily life, using sharp news judgment and exceptional writing for The Globe and Mail. This hybrid position requires two weekly office days.

The Globe and Mail is building a local journalism initiative and seeks a writer who understands Ottawa deeply. You will produce columns, features, and enterprise work that informs public debate and sparks conversation. Municipal affairs experience and analytical skill are central to this work.

Key Responsibilities:

- Match stories to Ottawa community needs
- Write distinctive columns and informative features
- Advance public understanding through enterprise reporting
- Participate in Globe events and varied formats
- Collaborate on story ideas and storytelling approaches

Requirements:

- Five or more years reporting or municipal affairs writing
- Demonstrated understanding of issues important locally
- Exceptional writing with robust analytical abilities
- Proven enterprise work and sound news judgment
- Entrepreneurial mindset and format flexibility

Use municipal affairs expertise and distinctive analysis to help Ottawa readers understand issues central to their lives.

📌 Ottawa Municipal Affairs Reporter
🏢 The Globe and Mail
📍 Ottawa