Reporter-Editor, Parliamentary Bureau Full-Time
Location: Ottawa

Description of Role
The successful applicant will join an esteemed team of reporters at the parliamentary bureau of The Canadian Press. We are looking for a sharp and enterprising political reporter who thrives in a busy environment and is able to break news and cultivate sources that help set the agenda on Parliament Hill. The successful candidate will aggressively hold leaders to account, while at the same time explain complex issues for Canadians.

We are looking for an independent, flexible journalist who will become an integral member of a collaborative, ambitious, and supportive team. The successful candidate will adapt easily to new contexts, platforms, and publishing tools.

The candidate will demonstrate a keen interest and understanding of federal politics and ideally have an established network of sources, including politicians, political aides, senior bureaucrats and stakeholders. Strong news judgment and the ability to report with speed and accuracy are essential.

Responsibilities
Write, edit and gather multimedia content for CP’s various services (print, digital, broadcast and video)
Report breaking news with speed and accuracy
Monitor news outlets, social media and other sources to stay on top of news on Parliament Hill, while tracking political developments at the provincial/territorial and sometimes municipal level
Aggressively dig for news from a variety of sources, including open data and government sites, access to information requests

Skills and Experience Required:
At least three years experience in a newsroom
Experience with digital publishing tools, including video
Strong news judgment and commitment to accuracy and fairness
Bilingualism is an asset




Must be a self-starter who can work both independently and within a team
Ability to both report and edit independently
Ability to work under tight deadline pressures
Exceptional ability to track down information by phone, in person, online and through freedom of information laws
Excellent oral and written communication skills
A track record of featuring a diversity of voices in reporting
Solid knowledge and familiarity with federal politics and the legislative process
Proven ability to use social media as an effective newsgathering tool

This position reports to the Ottawa Bureau Chief at The Canadian Press and involves travel and shift work.
If you are interested and meet the qualification requirements, please apply by Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, and include the following:

Up to five samples of your work

Hiring Range
The base salary for this role ranges from $55,377 to $89,254 per year. Placement within this range depends on a candidate's level of experience, technical skills and alignment with the role requirements.

AI Disclosure
No artificial intelligence tools are used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

Committed to diversity, equity and inclusion
The Canadian Press is an equal-opportunity employer, supports the goals of employment equity and believes that everyone should be able to contribute to the company's success in accordance with his or her abilities. We especially welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of visible minorities, members of the LGBTQ+ community and persons with a disability. If you are feeling excited about this posting but not sure if you meet all of the criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are eager to meet candidates who believe in our mission and teamwork, not just those who check all the boxes.

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