Job Description
Coastal Front is a Vancouver, BC based media company. In an increasingly polarized world, we need fact-based journalism more than ever to navigate the complexities of the 21st century. Our fundamental mission is to advocate for transparency and accountability in all levels of government. Coastal Front is looking to hire an Political Analyst to join our fully on-site, Vancouver-based team. 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; Conducting thorough research using a variety of sources, including academic journals, news articles, public records, and interviews; Collaborating with the Executive Producer 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. An undergraduate degree in political science, business or finance; Industry experience or passion for writing or politics; Strong ability to analyze and interpret political data, news, and events, providing insightful commentary and predictions; Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment, responding quickly to breaking news and adjusting analysis accordingly; Comfortable using cloud and Android applications: WhatsApp, Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs,) Box, Salesforce, LinkedIn, and Slack. Competitive full-time salary and potential for bonuses; Extended health benefits package including Medical / Dental coverage; Coastal Front welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including persons with disabilities. In order to be considered for employment at Coastal Front, candidates selected for interviews will be required to show proof of citizenship, permanent residence or eligibility to work in Canada with no restrictions.