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Content Director

City Cast is seeking a creative, strategic, and experienced Content Director to oversee 4-6 of its daily local podcast and newsletter teams. This key content leader will be responsible for ensuring that City Cast podcasts and newsletters are highly engaging, habit-forming, and essential daily listening and reading for locals in their cities. Our ideal candidate is a creative and dynamic leader with exceptional editorial instincts and the ability to bring out the best in people and products through coaching, feedback, and collaboration. The Content Director will be a thoughtful and diplomatic manager-of-managers who models effective conflict resolution and team building. Experience successfully collaborating with marketing and revenue teams is a plus. The Content Director will report to the Chief Creative Officer and will oversee 4-6 local City Cast teams, each composed of 4-6 staff.

Application Deadline: January 17th, 2025

Key Responsibilities:

Help the city teams make their podcasts and newsletters continually better and more successful
Ensure each City Cast podcast and newsletter meets our editorial, quality, and style standards
Develop and disseminate key content insights and best practices across the network, helping drive the ambition, creativity, and audience appeal of our content
Provide thoughtful, constructive, regular feedback to the city teams on a regular basis
Work closely with Executive Producers and their teams to develop ambitious creative story and booking ideas, and to hone their visions for their local brands
Ensure daily newsletters and web articles are consistent, accurate and formatted correctly
Serve as a key interpreter of show and newsletter data; help identify meaningful trends and takeaways
Work across the local editorial teams and membership team to develop and execute successful membership campaigns that utilize best practices while harnessing the authentic local sensibility
Work across the local editorial teams and the revenue team to develop creative, distinctive sponsorship packages that meet our editorial standards while delighting advertisers
Serve as an essential mentor and sounding board to Executive Producers as they navigate management challenges and staffing changes
Lead key hiring processes during new show launches and staff turnover
Help teams effectively “market” their daily episodes and newsletters via effective episode titles, subject lines, and article headlines
Act as an essential liaison and connector across city teams and HQ
Work with the CCO and your fellow Content Directors to innovate and shape the future of local journalism!
Model and foster an inclusive, kind, supportive work environment that enables you and your team to do your best work, and hold staff accountable through constructive feedback, clear goals, and performance reviews.
Recognize high performance and reward accomplishments.
Create an inspiring team environment that upholds company values, with an open communication culture.

Preferred Qualifications:

Interest in working in a nimble, fast-paced startup environment
Exceptional creative instincts and the ability to explain your creative ideas clearly
Experience coaching creative and editorial talent effectively; the ability to provide critical feedback directly and respectfully
An understanding of what makes for compelling conversational podcast content
An understanding of what makes for a great daily newsletter and short-form web articles
A thoughtful and inclusive approach to leadership and mentorship
Boundless creativity, a positive attitude, resourcefulness, and a passion for local media
Experience producing podcasts
Experience working on a daily turnaround
Experience working at a remote-first organization

Required:

At-least 2 years managing a creative or editorial team, ideally in audio
Journalism degree or equivalent editorial experience

This position is full-time and remote, with competitive benefits. Our salary range is $120K - $135K, depending on experience. City Cast is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity, which involves attracting talented people from diverse backgrounds and traditions. Read more about our mission and values here. We encourage everyone to apply.

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What You Should Know About Content Director, City Cast

City Cast is on the lookout for an innovative and strategic Content Director to lead the creative teams behind 4-6 of our daily local podcasts and newsletters. In this role, you’ll be the heart of our storytelling efforts, ensuring that our content resonates with locals and becomes an essential part of their daily routine. We’re seeking a dynamic leader who has a knack for elevating teams through constructive feedback and collaboration, while also possessing fantastic editorial instincts. As the Content Director, you’ll not only guide our city teams to enhance their podcasts and newsletters, but you’ll also be instrumental in fostering a supportive environment where creativity thrives. Interaction with marketing and revenue teams is a significant part of the job, allowing you to spearhead initiatives that bridge our content with audience engagement and sponsorship opportunities. Reporting directly to the Chief Creative Officer, your leadership will impact teams across the country, as you implement best practices in content creation and data interpretation to drive success. Join us in shaping the future of local journalism and become part of a company that values diversity, creativity, and a commitment to making a real difference in local communities. If you’re passionate about local media and excited to take on this challenge, we encourage you to apply today!

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What are the responsibilities of a Content Director at City Cast?

As a Content Director at City Cast, your responsibilities will include overseeing the quality and engagement of local podcasts and newsletters, providing regular feedback to city teams, developing compelling content insights, collaborating closely with Executive Producers, and leading hiring processes for new shows. Your role will be crucial in ensuring that the content not only meets editorial standards but also captivates the local audience, further driving the ambition and creativity across our network.