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Political Analyst

Political Analyst

Coastal FrontVancouver, BC, Canada
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Political Analyst - Vancouver, BC

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. Read, watch, listen — join the conversation.

Coastal Front is looking to hire an Political Analyst to join our fully on-site, Vancouver-based team.

Is seeking the truth and reporting on facts important to you? Then we are looking for you.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Skills & Qualifications

  • An undergraduate degree in political science, business or finance; bonus if you have experience in Journalism / Reporting.
  • Industry experience or passion for writing or politics;
  • Knowledge of the Canadian Press style;
  • Vibrant and professional demeanor;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
  • Strong ability to analyze and interpret political data, news, and events, providing insightful commentary and predictions;
  • Attention to articulate clearly;
  • Self-starter attributes, motivated and hardworking;
  • Strong attention to detail;
  • Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment, responding quickly to breaking news and adjusting analysis accordingly;
  • 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, , and Slack.

    • What We Have To Offer

  • Competitive full-time salary and potential for bonuses;
  • Extended health 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

    This posting will remain open until a qualified candidate is hired.

    Want to get noticed? Follow us on X (@coastalfrontbc) and subscribe to our YouTube Channel (Coastal Front).

    Coastal Front welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including persons with disabilities. We will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection cycle.

    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.