Assistant Editor
City Cast
Assistant Editor
City Cast
Daily local news podcasts network
City Cast · Washington, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-20
Salary: USD 60,000–80,000
Workplace: hybrid
Department: District of Columbia
City Cast DC is hiring a sharp, thoughtful, and omnivorous writer to report for our site and work on our newsletters, especially our daily morning newsletter, which tens of thousands of Washingtonians depend on. We're looking for someone who can shape newsletters day after day with clarity, voice, and a deep understanding of what residents care about. It would be nice if you are funny, too.
You’ll wear a couple of hats in this role. Helping to write and assemble the daily newsletter will be the core of this job. You’ll also author a weekly roundup newsletter. And you’ll also have the opportunity to report and write original stories for City Cast DC. You'll work closely with the Executive Editor and Managing Editor to program segments, surface the stories that matter most, and ensure every edition feels essential. This position will report to the Executive Editor.
The ideal candidate is a strong, efficient writer with sound news judgment, a curiosity about D.C., a hunger to be where the action is, and the discipline to hit a daily deadline. You're comfortable distilling a complex story and turning it into a tight newsletter blurb, sometimes chasing down original reporting when the moment calls for it. Experience in local D.C. news is a plus — but not as essential as flexibility, enthusiasm, and the ability to roll with it in a startup environment. This position also requires a few hours of work on Sunday afternoons.
Application Due: November 13, 2026
What You'll Do
What You Bring
The Assistant Editor will report to the Executive Editor of City Cast DC. This position is full-time, with excellent benefits. The annual salary range is $60,000 to $80,000 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 mission and core values here. We encourage everyone to apply.
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City Cast curates daily, city-specific news by producing short, local podcasts for different cities and supplementing them with a daily email digest. How it works: each city has its own daily podcast episode that covers local happenings, plus a mail newsletter that highlights the day’s top local stories, events, and developments. This combination makes it easy for listeners to stay informed on their own terms—audio during commutes and text summaries in their inbox. Distinguishing factors: a broad network of city-focused, short-form episodes across many cities, paired with an easy-to-skim daily email, rather than generic national news or infrequent updates from a single outlet. Goal: help residents understand what’s happening in their community and feel connected by delivering timely, accessible local news every day.
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