Parliamentary Reporter

Parliamentary Reporter REF# : JG34851 The Western Standard

Location : Ottawa, Ontario

Posted : November 25, 2025

Salary : –

Description

The Parliamentary Reporter (Ottawa) is responsible for delivering news stories and analysis on current events in the Parliamentary Bureau of the Western Standard. The Parliamentary Reporter will write copy that is topical, compelling and original. This position will work full-time from the Parliamentary Bureau of the Western Standard in Ottawa, Ontario. The Western Standard produces a high volume of news and opinion content on a daily basis. The Parliamentary Reporter reports directly to the News Editor and Calgary Bureau Chief.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Write frequent and compelling news copy with a rapid turn‑around.
• Use the Freedom of Information Act and other tools available to obtain compelling and important content for news copy.
• Assist Opinion & Broadcast Editor in the management of opinion columnists related to the News Division’s Bureau.
• Meet with his or her Bureau Chief and colleagues to assess the direction of their work, develop short‑and‑long‑term goals, and ensure compliance with the Western Standard’s Editorial Principles.
• Maintain awareness and knowledge of the Western Standard’s readership and editorial metrics.
• Maintain a reasonable and professional social media presence.
• Maintain the integrity, truthfulness, and brand of the Company.

Qualifications

ONLY APPLICATIONS WITH COVER LETTERS WILL BE REVIEWED. Please submit your application, with cover letter stating you found this job on Jeff Gaulin's Journalism Job Board, to :

The Western Standard

E-mail : careers@westernstandard.news

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