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Breaking News ReporterJeffgaulin • Ottawa, ON, CA
Breaking News Reporter

Breaking News Reporter

Jeffgaulin • Ottawa, ON, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Overview

Breaking News Reporter at The Ottawa Citizen (Location : Ottawa, Ontario; Posted : December 16, 2025; Salary : TBD).

Postmedia is a Canadian news media company representing more than 130 brands across multiple print, online and mobile platforms. The Ottawa Citizen has an immediate opening for a Breaking News Reporter. The successful candidate will bring a strong work ethic, a passion for local journalism, and an ability to work under pressure to the role. Your work will focus on public safety beats, delivering facts to readers during emergencies and ensuring safety.

Responsibilities

  • Seek out and respond to breaking news events in the national capital region.
  • Report on the biggest stories in the city with speed and clarity.
  • Pitch enterprise stories that bring a solutions lens to public safety issues in Ottawa.
  • File news in various formats : quick hits, in-depth explainers, live blogs, and video.
  • Work collaboratively with a tight‑knit team of reporters, editors, photographers and digital producers to bring essential journalism to readers.

Qualifications

  • Digital‑first journalist with a proven track record of writing clean copy quickly.
  • Daily news reader with a finger on the pulse of Ottawa.
  • Excellent communicator and collaborator who thrives under pressure.
  • Team player who goes the extra mile to support colleagues and tell stories that matter.
  • Journalism degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Valid G driver’s licence.
  • Demonstrated success writing breaking news – please send your best writing samples.
  • Experience with video or audio production and / or data visualization is an asset.
  • Bilingualism is an asset.
  • Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all areas of the hiring process. Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to employment equity and an inclusive barrier‑free selection process and work environment. Postmedia Network Inc. encourages applications from women, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

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