Ottawa Bureau Chief (Editorial)

The Globe and Mail•Ottawa, ON

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Globe and Mail is seeking an enterprising journalist as our next Ottawa bureau chief. This is a leadership role for a seasoned reporter with a proven ability to break news, deliver high-impact exclusives, and set the political agenda. The successful candidate will combine sharp instincts with an endless drive to get scoops and hold those in power to account. Reporting to the editor-in-chief and working with the politics editor, the bureau chief will strategize coverage in Ottawa and collaborate with beats across the newsroom on how best to tell those stories. In all of your work, you will be motivated by a central question: Is the government working for Canadians?

Requirements

At least 10 years working in daily news media
Strong news judgment, with endless curiosity about what’s happening around you
Proven track record of enterprise journalism, specifically politics coverage
Ability to work some evening and weekend hours
This is a management position based in our Ottawa bureau and requires at least three days a week in office.

Responsibilities

Frequently deliver breaking news and exclusive stories
Drive authoritative coverage from the bureau that shapes the national conversation
Manage and mentor a team of reporters
Collaborate with reporters and editors across the newsroom
Represent the bureau publicly at events and appearances