Podcast & Media Producer

Coastal Front; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Extended health benefits

Weekly catered lunches

Health & wellness perks

Job summary

Coastal Front, a Vancouver-based political and current affairs media company, is seeking a Podcast & Media Producer to join our on-site team. You’ll oversee end-to-end production, coordinate interviews, write show scripts, and help shape engaging content.

You’ll work with host, journalist, and marketing to publish episodes on schedule, manage guest outreach, track metrics, and develop promotions for a growing Canadian audience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience producing podcasts, digital media, video content, or similar editorial productions.
• Knowledge of Canadian politics, current affairs, finance, and public policy is essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end production and coordination of the Coastal Front podcast.
• Research and identify high-profile guests for upcoming episodes.
• Coordinate interview scheduling and guest communications.
• Prepare guest briefing materials and episode outlines.
• Write and edit podcast scripts, introductions, and show notes.
• Manage production calendar and ensure on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with host, journalist, and marketing for content development.
• Track podcast performance metrics and suggest content improvements.

Skills

Podcast production

Interview coordination

Research

Script writing

Project management

Editorial/content development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Journalism/Political Science/Business/Marketing

Tools

Salesforce

Podcast publishing platforms

YouTube

Social media workflows

Job description

Coastal Front is a Vancouver-based media company dedicated to exploring the issues shaping British Columbia and Canada’s West Coast. Through in-depth conversations with business leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and subject matter experts, our podcast delivers thoughtful discussions on politics, business, economics, and current affairs. We believe informed conversations foster better decisions, stronger communities, and greater accountability.

Coastal Front is looking to hire a Podcast & Media Producer to join our fully on-site, Vancouver-based team.

Do you enjoy bringing stories to life, coordinating interviews, and producing compelling content? Are you highly organized, proactive, and passionate about politics, current affairs, and digital media? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the start-to-end production and coordination of the Coastal Front podcast.
• Research and identify high-profile guests, industry experts, politicians, and thought leaders for upcoming episodes.
• Conduct outreach, manage guest communications, and coordinate interview scheduling.
• Maintain detailed records of contacts and tasks within Salesforce.
• Prepare guest briefing materials, background research, interview notes, and episode outlines.
• Collaborate with the host and journalist to develop engaging episode topics and interview questions.
• Write and edit podcast scripts, introductions, talking points, show notes, and supporting content.
• Maintain the podcast production calendar and ensure episodes are delivered on schedule.
• Coordinate with videographers and marketing team members to ensure timely production and publication.
• Review recorded episodes for accuracy, quality, and consistency before release.
• Manage post-production workflows, publishing schedules, and distribution across podcast platforms.
• Work with the marketing team to develop promotional campaigns for each episode across social media and digital channels.
• Create supporting marketing copy, captions, blog content, and promotional assets to maximize audience engagement.
• Track podcast performance metrics and recommend improvements to content strategy, guest selection, and audience growth.
• Stay informed on Canadian politics, business, finance, and current events to proactively identify timely content opportunities.
• Writing engaging news and opinion articles.
• Assist with other media production, research, and content initiatives as required.

Skills & Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Communications, Journalism, Political Science, Business, Marketing, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years experience producing podcasts, digital media, video content, or similar editorial productions.
• Knowledge of Canadian politics, current affairs, finance, and public policy is considered a must-have.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong research skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into engaging content.
• Comfortable communicating with executives, politicians, business leaders, and other high-profile guests.
• Experience writing interview questions, scripts, articles, or long-form content.
• Self-starter with strong initiative, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced media environment and adapt quickly to breaking news.
• Professional and polished demeanor.
• Familiarity with podcast publishing platforms, YouTube, social media channels, and content management workflows is an asset.

What We Have To Offer

• Competitive full-time salary and potential for bonuses.
• Extended health benefits package including Medical and Dental coverage and a Health Care Spending Account.
• Other benefits including weekly catered lunches, health & wellness perks, fun team events, and daily healthy snacks.
• The opportunity to help shape one of Canada’s growing independent political media platforms and work alongside an entrepreneurial, collaborative team.

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.