Executive Producer

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Executive Producer leading the content strategy for City Cast Austin's local media initiatives, managing a team and creating compelling editorial products.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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
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
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Confident on-mic presence and experience in podcasting or broadcasting a strong plus
Entrepreneurial mindset, comfort with ambiguity, and ability to balance creativity with execution
Strong relationships in the local media, civic, and cultural ecosystems are a major bonus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent benefits
Full-time position

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Hard Skills & Tools

journalismmedia productiondigital contenteditorial leadershippodcastingbroadcastingcontent strategylocal marketing strategystory pitchingbudget management

Soft Skills

team managementcoachingcollaborationpublic speakingrelationship buildingcreativityentrepreneurial mindsetadaptabilitycommunicationcultural awareness