City Cast

City Cast (www.citycast.fm) is launching a network of daily local news podcasts and newsletters in cities across the country.

10-50 employees
Founded 2020
Private Company

Open Positions1

United StatesFull-TimeMedia, subscription, DTCPosted
  • Own mid-funnel and bottom-funnel lifecycle strategy: trial-to-paid conversion, renewal, churn prevention, and win-back
  • Build automated, behaviorally-driven lifecycle journeys and ad hoc campaigns across email, website, podcast and social
  • Identify opportunities for AI integration across lifecycle workflows
  • Help shape the structure and packaging of City Cast DC's subscription tiers and value proposition
  • Partner with editorial and audience teams to promote subscriber benefits like original paywalled content, member events, swag, etc.
  • Maintain clear project plans to translate to the larger team
  • Identify key audience segments to track and target
  • Own day-to-day CRM and ESP execution — segmentation, sends, automation builds, and list health
  • Write or closely direct copy for all lifecycle touchpoints: emails, landing pages, in-podcast CTAs, and renewal reminders
  • Track and report on core subscription metrics: conversion rate, churn rate, LTV, and net subscriber growth
  • Translate data into clear recommendations and share findings with key stakeholders
Project ManagementData AnalysisCRM

About City Cast

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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