Podcast & Media Producer

Job summary

The producer will oversee the end-to-end production of the podcast, including guest outreach, interview scheduling, and script development. They will also manage post-production workflows, coordinate with marketing teams, and track performance metrics to ensure content quality and audience growth.

Job details

Podcast & Media Producer - Vancouver, BC 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. 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.

What you’ll do

The producer will oversee the end-to-end production of the podcast, including guest outreach, interview scheduling, and script development. They will also manage post-production workflows, coordinate with marketing teams, and track performance metrics to ensure content quality and audience growth.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree in a relevant field and possess at least 3 years of experience in podcast or digital media production. Strong knowledge of Canadian politics and current affairs, combined with excellent organizational and communication skills, is required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonuses
• Extended health benefits
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Health care spending account
• Weekly catered lunches
• Health & wellness perks
• Team events
• Daily healthy snacks

Listed skills

• Communication · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Salesforce · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Podcast production
• Content creation
• Interview coordination
• Research
• Script writing
• Project management
• Salesforce
• Digital media
• Communication
• Editorial production
• Public policy knowledge
• Marketing
• Social media management
• Performance metrics
• Video content production

Job areas

• Creative & Media
• Marketing
• Management & Leadership