City Cast is recruiting creative, editorially minded producers to provide podcast production and newsletter writing support to our daily podcast teams on an on-call basis. We’re seeking skilled freelance podcast producers with writing experience with relatively flexible schedules and deep experience producing podcasts and writing local news content that can work with city teams on weekdays during City Cast work hours.
As an on-call producer, you would be contacted when we need coverage for one of our city teams, typically due to a staffing gap. Depending on network needs, assignments can range from one week to three months.
Deadline to apply: July 13, 2026
Key Responsibilities:
- Help city teams produce smart and compelling editorial content for their podcast and newsletter, and social media accounts.
- Find compelling and timely pitches for the daily podcast, social, and newsletter content
- Write the daily newsletter on assigned days with voice, humor, clarity, and relevance
- Prep for podcast conversations with the host and Executive Producer
- Edit episodes using Descript
- Produce ads to be included in podcast episodes
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience creating and/or editing editorial content
- Experience working in a deadline-driven editorial environment
- Excellent writing skills with a clear, engaging voice
- Experience with Descript or the willingness to learn
- Highly organized, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Experience making and editing videos for social is a plus
Required:
- To be considered for this role, you must be located and authorized to work within the United States.
Benefits
The contractor role will report to the Director of Production and the Senior Roving Producers at City Cast. The hourly rate range is $34-$45, based on experience and location.
This is a contract (1099) position with flexible hours. Compensation will be based on an hourly rate. As a contractor, you will not be eligible for company benefits (health insurance, paid time off, etc). Work will be 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.
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Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience creating and/or editing editorial content
- Experience working in a deadline-driven editorial environment
- Excellent writing skills with a clear, engaging voice
- Experience with Descript or the willingness to learn
- Highly organized, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Experience making and editing videos for social
- Located and authorized to work within the United States
What We Do
City Cast is a network of one-of-a-kind, daily local news podcasts in cities around the country, accompanied by a daily email that keeps you in the know about what’s happening in your community.
