City Cast Madison - Host, Podcast & Social

The Role

City Cast is seeking a highly charismatic and curious local talent in Madison to serve as the host of its daily local media brand, City Cast Madison. The ideal candidate is deeply passionate about Madison 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.

Deadline to apply: October 16, 2026

What You’ll Do

• Host daily podcast and video conversations that reflect what the city’s talking about right now 
• Work with the City Cast Madison team to pitch, script, record and edit videos for social media. Excitement to jump in on viral trends and breaking news moments as needed.
• Contribute smart and creative topic ideas for the day’s conversations across platforms 
• Research and prep for each day’s conversations
• Serve as a highly visible public ambassador and evangelist for the City Cast Madison  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 contributors
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