Creative Producer, Twin Cities

Deadline to apply: Friday, August 8th

City Cast is looking for a creative, curious, and collaborative Creative Producer to be part of the founding team behind City Cast Twin Cities. Our ideal candidate is highly passionate and informed about Twin Cities, comfortable on mic, and capable of producing and shaping smart and compelling editorial content across audio, text, and social. This is a key role that touches every part of our daily local media brand—from editorial development to production, writing, and on-mic contributions.

What You'll Do

• Pitch compelling, relevant, and timely ideas for the daily podcast, newsletter and social content
• Lead the "run of show" for episodes you're producing and for newsletters you are writing
• Write the daily newsletter on assigned days with voice, clarity, and relevance
• Prep for conversations you're contributing to or producing with the host and Executive Producer
• Edit assigned episodes using Descript (or similar tools)
• Develop 2-3 beats or areas of expertise to regularly cover
• Contribute regularly on-mic, bringing your personality, local passion, and expertise to the show
• Help create social media content in partnership with the host(s) and audience development manager
• Produce ads and sponsorship spots to be included in podcast episodes
  
  

What You Bring

• 3+ years of experience in journalism, or editorial content
• Experience working in a deadline-driven editorial environment
• Confident on-mic presence with the ability to prep and contribute meaningfully to podcast conversations
• Excellent writing skills with a clear, engaging voice
• Deep passion and curiosity for Twin Cities
• Highly organized, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  
  

The Creative Producer, Twin Cities will report to the Executive Producer, Twin Cities at City Cast. This position is full-time, with excellent benefits. The annual salary range is $60,000-$70,000 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 company here. We encourage everyone to apply.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must currently reside in the metro area of Minneapolis/Saint Paul.