City Cast Chicago, Executive Producer

The Role
City Cast is seeking a highly creative and entrepreneurial leader to lead City Cast Chicago. In this role, you'll drive the editorial vision and sensibility for the local City Cast Chicago 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 Chicago an essential and buzzy local brand in Chicago.

Deadline to apply: September 30, 2026

What You'll Do
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

What You Bring

5+ years experience in journalism, media production, or digital content, with editorial leadership experience

Proven success managing and inspiring creative teams

Deep familiarity with Chicago - 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

The Executive Producer will report to the Content Director of City Cast Chicago. This position is full-time, with excellent benefits. The annual salary range is $90,000 - $110,000. 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.

About City Cast: We're a network of one-of-a-kind, daily local news podcasts in cities around the country, accompanied by a daily email newsletter and website that keeps you in the know about what's happening in your community. Currently available in Chicago, Denver, Salt Lake, Pittsburgh, Las Vegas, DC, Philly, Portland, Madison, Nashville, Austin, Seattle and the Twin Cities. City Cast is the smartest, easiest way to connect with the place you live and love.

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