City Cast Austin, Executive Producer

City CastAustin, TX
Remote

About The Position

City Cast is seeking a highly creative and entrepreneurial leader to lead City Cast Austin. In this role, you’ll drive the editorial vision and sensibility for the local City Cast Austin brand, leading a team of four and managing the daily podcast, newsletter, and social operation. The Executive Producer is responsible for creating strong and compelling daily editorial products while also helping make City Cast Austin an essential and buzzy local brand in Austin.

Requirements

  • 5+ years experience in journalism, media production, or digital content, with editorial leadership experience.
  • Proven success managing and inspiring creative teams.
  • Deep familiarity with Austin - its people, politics, culture, and character.

Nice To Haves

  • Confident on-mic presence and experience in podcasting or broadcasting a strong plus.
  • Strong relationships in the local media, civic, and cultural ecosystems are a major bonus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Editorial Strategy: Drive the execution of City Cast’s local content strategy across podcast, newsletter, website, video, and social platforms.
  • Assign and oversee daily editorial responsibilities, ensuring quality and consistency.
  • Serve as final editorial gatekeeper, approving all content before publication.
  • Set editorial priorities, evaluate story pitches, and guide the team in crafting compelling local conversations.
  • Appear regularly on the daily podcast.
  • Build and Manage the Local Team: Hire, onboard, and manage a high-performing, mission-driven local team.
  • Provide day-to-day coaching and long-term professional development.
  • Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture aligned with City Cast’s values.
  • Champion the Brand: Execute the membership strategy for your city, igniting your biggest fans.
  • Be a public ambassador for City Cast in your city—building awareness, excitement, and trust.
  • Develop and lead the local marketing strategy in collaboration with our national marketing team.
  • Identify key brand-building community partnerships that extend our reach and impact in the city.
  • Represent City Cast in local networks, events, and convenings.
  • Own Local Operations: Oversee the city’s operating budget and ensure efficient allocation of resources.
  • Lead and execute regular membership events and other IRL activities designed to elevate the brand.
  • Work closely with City Cast HQ on business strategy, audience growth, and performance goals.
  • Ensure all local activities align with City Cast’s mission, voice, and editorial integrity.

Benefits

  • Excellent benefits
  • Full-time employment
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