Associate Producer, Talk Programming - Temp

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 www.siriusxm.com/careers.

Position Summary:

Work with the show’s host and producer to assist with all show planning, research, and in-show execution of a long form, daily political talk show.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with daily operations for a live radio show.
• Prepare for shows with in-depth guest and topic research.
• Pitch topics, guests and news stories to producer and host throughout the day and during the daily production meeting.
• Conduct outreach to book guests including; government officials, congresspeople, experts, authors and other relevant guests.
• Identify newsworthy and captivating show content to create promos and audiograms for our PR team and for use on social media.
  Edit audio in pre and post-production for on-air use or to be used on social media.
  Work in a fast-paced, live environment with active deadlines.
• Screen listener phone calls during the show.
  Keep detailed logs of shows for producer’s records.
• Perform other duties as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, relevant experience.

Requirements and General Skills:

• Knowledge and interest in current events, breaking news and politics.
• Good project management and planning skills.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to professionally interact and work with guests, external public relations and press teams, and with staff at all levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to take initiative and to follow through on projects.
• Must have legal right to work in the U.S.

Technical Skills:

• Experience with digital editing software (Cool Edit, Pro Tools, Adobe Audition).
• Thorough knowledge of MS-Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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.