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Hi, I’m Nathan Drescher, an award-winning journalist based in Ottawa. I cover innovation, startups, and the tech economy in the National Capital Region, and I enjoy turning complex tech topics into clear, engaging stories for a wide audience. I’m passionate about accuracy, fair sourcing, and delivering thoughtful reporting on deadline. I specialize in feature writing, long-form reporting, and editorial collaboration. I value rigorous research, strong storytelling, and working closely with editors and sources to bring fresh perspectives to technology coverage.…Hi, I’m Nathan Drescher, an award-winning journalist based in Ottawa. I cover innovation, startups, and the tech economy in the National Capital Region, and I enjoy turning complex tech topics into clear, engaging stories for a wide audience. I’m passionate about accuracy, fair sourcing, and delivering thoughtful reporting on deadline. I specialize in feature writing, long-form reporting, and editorial collaboration. I value rigorous research, strong storytelling, and working closely with editors and sources to bring fresh perspectives to technology coverage.

Nathan Drescher

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Hi, I’m Nathan Drescher, an award-winning journalist based in Ottawa. I cover innovation, startups, and the tech economy in the National Capital Region, and I enjoy turning complex tech topics into clear, engaging stories for a wide audience. I’m passionate about accuracy, fair sourcing, and delivering thoughtful reporting on deadline. I specialize in feature writing, long-form reporting, and editorial collaboration. I value rigorous research, strong storytelling, and working closely with editors and sources to bring fresh perspectives to technology coverage.…Hi, I’m Nathan Drescher, an award-winning journalist based in Ottawa. I cover innovation, startups, and the tech economy in the National Capital Region, and I enjoy turning complex tech topics into clear, engaging stories for a wide audience. I’m passionate about accuracy, fair sourcing, and delivering thoughtful reporting on deadline. I specialize in feature writing, long-form reporting, and editorial collaboration. I value rigorous research, strong storytelling, and working closely with editors and sources to bring fresh perspectives to technology coverage.

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Hi, I’m Nathan Drescher, an award-winning journalist based in Ottawa. I cover innovation, startups, and the tech economy in the National Capital Region, and I enjoy turning complex tech topics into clear, engaging stories for a wide audience. I’m passionate about accuracy, fair sourcing, and delivering thoughtful reporting on deadline.

I specialize in feature writing, long-form reporting, and editorial collaboration. I value rigorous research, strong storytelling, and working closely with editors and sources to bring fresh perspectives to technology coverage.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance technology journalist at Ottawa Business Journal

May 1, 2025 - Present

Report on innovation, startups and the tech economy in the National Capital Region. Pitch, source, interview and produce clean copy under tight deadlines.

Freelance technology journalist at Mobile Syrup

April 1, 2025 - Present

Pitch, research and write features and reviews focused on consumer technology and the Canadian telecom ecosystem.

Freelance Contributor at The Logic

May 1, 2025 - Present

Published a breaking feature on Gander Social. Collaborated with editors to meet The Logic's high journalistic standards.

Freelance technology journalist at Android Police

June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2025

Filed breaking news, analysis and long-form features. Known for reliable accuracy and consistent output.

Freelance computing reporter at Digital Trends

June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2023

Covered computing, hardware and AI-related stories. Worked closely with editors on copy-editing and content packages.

Web Communications Advisor (student placement) at Canadian Food Inspection Agency

September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023

Edited and optimized internal-facing government communications, SharePoint pages and web pages. Ensured accuracy and compliance to regulations and style guides.