City Cast

👥 10-50💼 Private Company
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City Cast creates daily local podcasts and newsletters connecting people to their cities. We're a rapidly expanding network bringing hyperlocal news and community engagement to urban centers across the US, currently serving cities like Chicago, Denver, and Washington, D.C. Our unique value proposition lies in delivering timely, relevant information through engaging audio and written formats, fostering a stronger sense of community. We leverage a robust tech stack including Amazon S3, Amazon Virginia Region, Google Maps, and Stripe to ensure reliable delivery and efficient operations. Our team values collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to creating high-quality content. We offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for remote collaboration. City Cast is experiencing significant growth, demonstrating strong traction in a competitive media landscape. Our engineering practices emphasize scalability and reliability, ensuring our platforms can handle increasing demand as we expand into new markets. We're a data-driven organization, constantly iterating and improving our product based on user feedback and performance metrics. We use technologies like DNSSEC for secure domain management and Google Conversion Linker for performance tracking. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion shapes our work culture and guides our hiring practices. We are a growing company with a significant impact in the local news and community engagement space. Our mission is to build a sustainable platform that informs and connects individuals with their cities. We believe in the power of local stories and are dedicated to creating a valuable service for our audiences. We are actively seeking talented individuals to join our expanding team, bringing their expertise and passion to our shared goals.

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🔥 Content Director
Posted 4 days ago

📍 United States

🧭 Full-Time

💸 120000.0 - 135000.0 USD per year

🔍 Local media

  • At-least 2 years managing a creative or editorial team, ideally in audio.
  • Journalism degree or equivalent editorial experience.
  • Experience coaching creative and editorial talent effectively.
  • Strong understanding of compelling podcast content.
  • Knowledge of creating great daily newsletters and short-form articles.
  • Thoughtful and inclusive approach to leadership and mentorship.
  • Creative instincts and clear communication of ideas.
  • Experience producing podcasts.
  • Experience working on a daily turnaround.
  • Experience in a remote-first organization.

  • Help the city teams improve podcasts and newsletters for success.
  • Ensure compliance with editorial, quality, and style standards.
  • Disseminate key content insights and best practices across the network.
  • Provide regular constructive feedback to city teams.
  • Collaborate with Executive Producers on creative story development.
  • Ensure accuracy and consistency of newsletters and web articles.
  • Interpret show and newsletter data to identify trends.
  • Develop successful membership campaigns with local editorial teams.
  • Create distinctive sponsorship packages with revenue team.
  • Mentor Executive Producers through management challenges.
  • Lead hiring processes during new show launches.
  • Assist teams with marketing daily episodes and newsletters.
  • Act as a liaison across city teams and HQ.
  • Innovate and shape the future of local journalism with the CCO.
  • Foster an inclusive work environment and hold staff accountable.
  • Recognize and reward high performance.
  • Create an open communication culture within the team.

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