Contributor/Correspondent

Nashville Public Radio; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 137,760; Part time

Job summary

A local media organization is looking for passionate podcast contributors in Pittsburgh for part-time roles. You will engage in discussions about local topics, contribute ideas, and represent the brand in various capacities. The role pays $100 per podcast episode, with flexible negotiation for other contributions. Ideal candidates should have a deep passion for their city and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• A deep passion for Pittsburgh and an appreciation for its complexity.
• Ability to discuss local topics in a relatable manner.
• Comfortable engaging with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Participate in podcast discussions on current topics.
• Research and prepare for podcast episodes.
• Propose story ideas for upcoming episodes.
• Act as an ambassador for the City Cast Pittsburgh brand.
• Engage positively with the audience on social media.

Skills

Compelling communication

Deep passion for Pittsburgh

Ability to engage with audiences

Research skills

Humor and charisma

Job description

The Role

City Cast Pittsburgh is seeking individuals who are passionate about their city, engaged with current events, and have a few areas of expertise they can talk about on mic in a smart, funny, entertaining way. We'll be hiring 3-6 people for this part-time contract assignment and we're looking for a wide variety of voices. If you know a lot and love to talk about topics such as local transportation, development, politics, arts and culture, tech, health, business or a particular neighborhood — we want to hear from you! Correspondents will be regular guests on the City Cast Pittsburgh podcast and featured across our daily social and newsletter products.

We are primarily looking for podcast contributors, but if you have other ideas for how you might contribute to the work we do at City Cast Pittsburgh, that's a bonus.

Deadline to apply: March 16, 2026

What You'll Do

• Join City Cast Pittsburgh host Megan Harris and other team members for regular conversations hitting a variety of timely topics and big stories in the news
• Prepare and research for podcast episodes to the extent you need to be informed
• Contribute story and topic ideas for podcast episodes in advance
• Serve as an ambassador for the City Cast Pittsburgh brand, helping represent City Cast publicly
• Occasionally contribute to or be featured on City Cast Pittsburgh social channels and in newsletter content
• Engage positively with the brand's audience, members, and fans

What You Bring

• A deep passion for Pittsburgh and an appreciation for and understanding of its complexity
• The abilities to talk in a compelling and relatable way about topics of great interest to locals, listen to others who do the same, ask good questions, and work through thorny issues from a perspective rooted in your own authenticity
• A game attitude, always up for silly ideas and ready to bring your own
• Charisma, humor, genuine interest, composure, humility, collegiality and expertise or experience

Benefits

Rate for this role is $100 per podcast episode (Any non-podcast contributions are negotiable on a per-project basis).