What are the responsibilities and job description for the Producer, Talk Programming - POTUS position at Sirius XM Radio?
Responsibilities
Who We Are:
SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora, SiriusXM Media, AdsWizz, Simplecast, and SiriusXM Connected Vehicle Services) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio entertainment experience for listeners -- in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices. Our vision is to shape the future of audio, where everyone can be effortlessly connected to the voices, stories and music they love wherever they are.
This is the place where a diverse group of emerging talent and legends alike come to share authentic and purposeful songs, stories, sounds and insights through some of the best programming and technology in the world. Our critically-acclaimed, industry-leading audio entertainment encompasses music, sports, comedy, news, talk, live events, and podcasting. No matter their individual role, each of our employees plays a vital part in bringing SiriusXM’s vision to life every day.
SiriusXM is the leading audio entertainment company in North America, and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products. SiriusXM’s platforms collectively reach approximately 150 million listeners, the largest digital audio audience across paid and free tiers in North America, and deliver music, sports, talk, news, comedy, entertainment and podcasts. Pandora, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S. SiriusXM's subsidiaries Simplecast and AdsWizz make it a leader in podcast hosting, production, distribution, analytics and monetization. The Company’s advertising sales organization, which operates as SiriusXM Media, leverages its scale, cross-platform sales organization and ad tech capabilities to deliver results for audio creators and advertisers. SiriusXM, through Sirius XM Canada Holdings, Inc., also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada. In addition to its audio entertainment businesses, SiriusXM offers connected vehicle services to automakers.
How you’ll make an impact:
As a Producer for POTUS you will be an integral part of our 12-hour broadcast day as well as weekend programming. Producers are the main support for Executive Producers and hosts before, during and after live shows. This role may be expected to run the newsroom in an organized and up-to-date way, supplying shows with news clips, guest ideas and production in a timely manner. With the 2024 Presidential election here, listeners coast-to-coast will turn to us for fair truthful commentary – this is on you as well as the whole team. We are fast-paced and know our politics.
What you’ll do:
- Works with Talent, Executive Producers and Talk Directors on daily preparation for varies shows live and taped, as well as manage fast-paced newsroom
- Research story ideas and book guests for specific shows
- Implements daily tasks assigned from the Executive Producer meeting broadcast deadlines
- Assist with special broadcast events
- Edit weekend/late evening shows for air working with third-party hosts/producers
- Fill-in as show producer when short-staffed or producer is out
- Responsible for any special programing after 6pm ET (conventions, speeches, debates etc.)
What you’ll need:
- BS/BA Degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience in politics
- At least two years of experience in live radio broadcasting in major market or on a national level recommended
- Some experience running an audio board and/or editing audio in real-time
- Knowledge of broadcast systems and experience with fast-paced deadline driven daily news/political show is crucial
- Thorough understanding and ability to work in the areas of news and mostly politics.
- Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels professionally
- 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.
Our goal at SiriusXM is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism and cooperation. SiriusXM 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.
