Coastal Front

Political Content Producer – Vancouver, BC

Do you love going down rabbit holes? Do you question the mainstream media? Is seeking the truth and reporting on facts important to you? Then this is the job for you!

Coastal Front is a new media organization. Our focus is twofold:

• Telling the stories of politicians, CEOs, community leaders and influencers;
• Researching and uncovering the truth behind gov’t and industry.

We are hiring for a full-time Political Content Producer, based out of our downtown Vancouver office.

This role will entail the following activities:

• Researching newsworthy stories, politics, and analysis of government / financial policies;
• Staying ahead of Canadian news, politics, finance, and culture;
• Analysis of content and organizing your findings in a logical way;
• Writing content to create a story around the subject or topic;
• Working with the host of Coastal Front to prepare scripts for filming;
• Working with the marketing team at Coastal Front to write content and distribute through various online platforms and social media channels.

Skills & Qualifications:

• An undergraduate degree in political science or higher level of education; bonus if you have experience in Journalism.
• Industry experience or passion for writing or politics;
• Vibrant and professional demeanor;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Attention to articulate clearly;
• Self-starter attributes, motivated and hardworking;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Adaptability to work in a constantly changing and highly demanding environment;
• Able to present a polished appearance in a formal business environment;
• Comfortable using cloud and Android applications: WhatsApp, Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs,) Box, Salesforce, LinkedIn, and Slack.

What We Have to Offer:

• Competitive salary and potential for bonuses;
• Competitive benefits package including Medical / Dental coverage;
• Other benefits including weekly catered lunches, health & wellness perks, fun team events and daily healthy snacks.

How to Apply:

If this sounds like you, please email us your resume and writing samples, in the subject line “Political Content Producer” to andrew@andrewjohns.ca and your LinkedIn profile URL.

This posting will remain open until a qualified candidate is hired. To learn more about Coastal Front visit https://www.andrewjohns.ca/coastalfrontpodcast.

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