Sirius XM: Associate Producer, POTUS, SiriusXM (Part-Time)

Assistant Producer is needed in Washington, United States.

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Client: Sirius XM

Location: Washington, United States

Contract: Part Time

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with production and operations of SiriusXM’s bipartisan politics and news channel, called POTUS.
• Quickly responding to needs within a live studio environment.
• Working closely with the Talent and Producers.
• Running the sound board.
• Screening calls.
• Handling pre- and post-production duties.

What you’ll do:

• Run sound board for news/talk show and edit audio for on-air use.
• Screen listener calls.
• Pull news clips and sound bites.
• Implement daily tasks assigned from the Producer and Talent to meet broadcast deadlines.
• Work with Producers and Talent on following programming clocks and on-air schedule.
• Pull audio clips from interviews and other recorded audio and post clips to social media as assigned.
• Assist Producer with setting up pre-taped interviews and pre-show editing.
• Work with Producers to create/edit “Best of…” programs from archives of past shows for weekend or special re-broadcasting needs.
• May provide host with news updates and breaking stories, on occasion.
• Help with pre-recorded interviews.
• Incumbents of this position may be assigned to more than one program and perform slightly different functions across programs. Must have ability to work weekends.
• This position will work with and be hands-on with The Michael Smerconish Program.

What you’ll need:

• BS/BA Degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience in politics/news preferred.
• At least 6 months experience running an audio board and screening phone calls (internship or college experience will suffice).
• Knowledge of broadcast systems and experience with daily show production.
• Familiarity with politics and strong journalism skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment; ability to work under deadline.
• 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 project a professional image over the phone and in person.
• Willingness to take initiative and to follow through on projects.
• Must have the ability to work weekends.
• 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.