What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Content Lead position at Audacy, Inc.?
Job Title: Digital Content Lead
Department: Programming
Reporting To: Director, Digital Content Strategy
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location(s): Washington, DC
Work Arrangement: On-Site/Hybrid
Pay Transparency:
The anticipated starting salary range for individuals expressing interest in this position is $60,000-70,000/yr. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.
Audacy offers employees who are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package which includes: a health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.
Overview:
We are seeking a Digital Content Lead to direct our digital production team and expand our sports footprint across Washington, D.C. This role requires a hands-on leader who combines sharp editorial instincts and audio/video technical expertise with a proven ability to mentor content creators and grow our digital brand.
What You'll Do:
- Manage, train, and coach a dedicated team of digital content producers to refine their storytelling, technical skills, and daily output
- Oversee all aspects of digital content production across web, short/long-form video, social channels, and podcasting
- Manage time-shifted podcast production, operational workflows, and multi-channel syndication to maximize reach and audio monetization
- Draft and polish punchy, high-converting headlines and copy that hook casual sports fans and drive organic search and social traffic
- Work closely with cross-functional departments – including Programming and Product Ops – and periodically contribute to and collaborate with our New York sports market
Required & Preferred:
- In-depth knowledge of both the Washington, D.C. and New York sports scenes, with an intuitive pulse on what content resonates with everyday fans on social media
- Strong familiarity with 106.7 The Fan and The Team 980 programming, talent, and show lineup
- Hands-on proficiency with tools such as Adobe Premiere for long and short-form video editing
- Experience with graphic design and photo-editing platforms including Adobe Photoshop and Canva
- Strong interpersonal skills with a team-first attitude focused on brand growth, cross-departmental alignment, and joint station initiatives
- Experience leading digital editorial teams, managing digital production workflows, or running a high-volume sports media output
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Audacy is a leading audio content and entertainment company. As champions of audio, we connect with people in the moments that matter — delivering trusted local news, passionate sports and your favorite music across 220 radio stations, premium podcasts, live events and digital experiences that reach more than 200 million listeners every month.
We create compelling content, foster deeply engaged audiences and deliver outcomes that matter for advertisers. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com and join the conversation on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.
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Salary : $60,000 - $70,000