Producer, Austin Job at City Cast in Austin

Job Description

Job Description

City Cast is hiring a Producer for our daily local podcast in Austin, Texas. We’re looking for a versatile and inventive Producer who cares deeply about local news and culture, and is excited about the opportunity to use podcasting to help people feel more connected to your city. You know how to identify great guests and to book them, under deadline pressure. You also have strong audio editing chops and a distinctive creative sensibility.

Deadline to apply : February 21st, 2025

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and shape your city’s most important daily stories—helping the Executive Producer and Host decide on topics and guests that make the show sing.
• Find, vet, and book guests, conduct research and pre-interviews, and write scripts with an eye towards creating smart, fun, digestible, accessible shows that help listeners feel more connected to your city.
• Edit audio capably and quickly in Descript and Audition.
• Inject style and distinctive flair into each day’s episode via your discerning use of good tape, and creative audio flourishes.
• Contribute to an inclusive, kind, supportive work environment that enables you and your team to do your best work.

Preferred Qualifications :

Required :

The Producer will report to the Executive Producer, City Cast Austin. This position is full-time, with excellent benefits. The annual salary range is $55,000 - $75,000, depending on experience. You must be local, though work will be primarily remote. City Cast is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity, which involves attracting talented people from diverse backgrounds and traditions. Read about our mission and core values here. We encourage everyone to apply.

Salary : $55,000 - $75,000