Associate Producer, Talk Programming (R-2021-09-57)

  • SiriusXM
  • Washington, D.C.
  • Oct 04, 2021
Full time Media

Job Description

SiriusXM and Pandora have joined together to create the leading audio entertainment company in the U.S. Together, we are uniquely positioned to lead a new era of audio entertainment by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio experiences to millions of listeners -- in the car, at home and on the go. Our talent, content, technology and innovation continue to be at the forefront, and we want you to be a part of it! Check out our current openings below and at http://www.siriusxm.com/careers

Position Summary:Responsible for helping with preparation and production of multiple daily live shows, mainly the morning program (6-9amET). Works with Producer and Talent to gather and clip audio, research and print bios, edit and produce show elements, assist with social media, and post show to On Demand. Operates audio board for live shows and uses Zetta and Dalet Galaxy to record, edit, and pull clips from programming. Responsible for monitoring news audio and pulling clips, so knowledge of politics and current events is crucial. Incumbents of this position may be assigned to more than one program and perform slightly different functions across programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Works with Talent and Producer on daily preparation before show and assistance during live broadcasts
  • Runs the audio board for various live and taped programs and edits audio for on-air use
  • Works with Producers and Talent on following programming clocks to ensure that all content are featured as planned
  • Implements daily tasks assigned from the Producer and Talent to meet broadcast deadlines
  • Edits sound and creates produced/packaged elements for daily broadcast
  • Uses social media to promote the show before, during, and after it airs
  • Works with Producers to create / edit "Best of..." programs from archives of past shows for weekend or special re-broadcasting needs
  • Serve as primary fill-in producer for various political talk programs.
  • May provide hosts with news updates and breaking stories, on occasion
  • Studio booking and interfacility booking duties as needed.
  • Bank and screen phone calls as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • No supervisory responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications:

  • BS/BA Degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience in politics preferred
  • One year major market or national platform production, producing, news or programming experience required.
  • At least one year experience running an audio board and editing audio
  • Knowledge of broadcast systems and experience with daily show production

Requirements and General Skills:

  • Experience working in live radio, preferably news and talk radio.
  • Thorough understanding and ability to work in the areas of news and politics.
  • Comfortable working with talent, artists, and other high profile individuals.
  • Ability to work with off-site (“remote”) talent – communicating mostly via email/skype/phone.
  • Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Ability to pay attention to details and be organized.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must have legal right to work in the U.S.

Technical Skills:

  • Experience with broadcast operation software (Zetta, Prophet, AudioVault, Dalet, etc), and familiarity with digital audio editing software (ProTools, Audition, SoundForge, etc)
  • Thorough knowledge of MS-Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
  • Operating studio sound equipment

More details about our company benefits can be found https://jobs.jobvite.com/siriusxm/p/cultureanddiversity! 

Our goal at SiriusXM+Pandora is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism and cooperation. SiriusXM+Pandora is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice. 

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