About the job
SagaCity Media seeks a transformative Director of Content and Strategy for Houstonia, an award-winning lifestyle brand in America’s fourth-largest and most diverse city that strives to be the city’s preeminent voice in food, shopping, the arts, home design, real estate, health and wellness, and regional travel.
The Director of Content is the owner of Houstonia’s ambitious goals which include: aggressive digital growth, a comprehensive content calendar, and the highest quality journalistic standards.
Job Responsibilities:
- Sets the content strategies for Houstonia’s site traffic and engagement growth goals, using data-driven content planning, SEO, competitor research, and resource balancing
- Leads ambitious multimedia initiatives, especially around development of video and strategies for emerging social media platforms
- Owns the final quality, integrity, timeliness and success of all of Houstonia’s editorial content across the website, print magazine, newsletters, social media channels, and other emerging platforms (e.g., video and e-commerce initiatives)
- Leads Houstonia’s editorial team of writers, editors, and art directors to be able to meet the company’s goals, communicating editorial strategies clearly, enforcing deadlines, prioritizing assignments and projects, setting individual goals and growth paths, assessing performance, balancing budgetary and staff resources, and proactively managing internal staff conflicts
- Sets and maintains high editorial standards
- Actively engages in setting story lineups, line editing, top editing, and proofreading as time allows
- Owns Houstonia’s annual editorial budget
- Other duties as needed to ensure the success of the Houstonia brand
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of experience in editorial / content / media leadership
- 3-5 years of video storytelling experience
- A love for telling the diverse and compelling stories of Houston
- Strong demonstrated grasp of social media, particularly TikTok
- Strong editing skills and a love of language
- Highest journalistic and personal ethics
- Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Houstonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and bases all hiring and employment decisions solely upon an individual’s qualifications relating to the requirements of the position for which they are being considered, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap or disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. All are encouraged to apply. Should you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please email [email protected] with the subject line “Accommodation Request – Houstonia Director of Content”.
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Job Description
A popular relationship series is seeking a local Casting Recruiter for a short-term, part-time opportunity. This hourly role is ideal for outgoing, well-connected individuals with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for discovering real couples. The position offers flexible scheduling and is perfect for someone who thrives in social environments and has a knack for networking.
Job Responsibilities
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Promote the casting call at local events, hotspots, and within social circles
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Distribute flyers and engage in direct outreach to potential participants
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Identify and refer real couples (ages 26–42) who are in committed relationships
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Represent the casting team with professionalism and enthusiasm
Requirements
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Must be based locally with knowledge of the area’s social scene
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Excellent communication skills and confidence approaching the public
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High energy and people-focused personality
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Previous casting experience preferred but not required
Compensation
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Paid hourly
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Short-term, part-time role with flexible scheduling