City Cast Austin, Host

The RoleCity Cast is seeking a highly charismatic and curious local talent in Austin to serve as the host of City Cast Austin, its daily local media brand in Austin. The ideal candidate is deeply passionate about Austin and loves talking to other locals about the city's many quirks and contradictions. The host will serve as the key voice and face of the local brand across all daily platforms including the podcast, video, and social accounts and must be excited to explore different points of view about the issues shaping the city.What You'll DoHost daily podcast conversations and social media videos that reflect what the city's talking about right now Work with the City Cast Austin team to record and create social video content Contribute smart and creative topic ideas for the day's conversations across platforms Research and prep for each day's conversationsServe as a highly visible public ambassador and evangelist for the City Cast Austin brand, representing City Cast at events, in media appearances, and beyond Perform ads for City Cast advertisers across platforms Contribute writing and editing to the daily newsletter as needed Play a key role in relationships with partners and contributorsCollaborate with the audience development manager on social media strategy Engage with the brand's audience, members and fans RequirementsWhat You Bring A deep passion for Austin and an appreciation for and understanding of its complexity A passion for building community with audience and fans The ability to host compelling and inclusive conversations about complex topics, sometimes with people you don't agree with The ability to break down complex topics into clear, relatable languageThe ability to lead and manage a multi-person conversation, keeping it moving forwardComfort on mic and on cameraCharisma, an excellent sense of humor, composure, and relatability on mic Experience working in a deadline-driven editorial environmentBenefitsThe Host will report to the Executive Producer of City Cast Austin. This position is full-time, with excellent benefits. The annual salary range is $80,000-$105,000 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. We encourage everyone to apply.