About the Role
SiriusXM Podcasts is seeking an intern to learn about recording, editing, mixing, and publishing audio and video podcasts. The podcast engineering team collaborates with talent and producers to manage a variety of podcasts within the SiriusXM portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Assist podcast audio engineers with studio session setup for audio and video podcast recordings.
- Support recordings conducted via Zoom or other internet platforms.
- Support occasional field and off-site recording sessions, potentially including live events.
- Uphold excellent studio etiquette.
- Perform audio editing and basic mixing in Pro Tools.
- Assist with audio and video media management.
- Participate in team meetings and creative collaboration.
- Perform other duties as required.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must be a current university student (graduating by September 2027 preferred) or a recent graduate (within 12 months of the internship start date).
- Current or previous enrollment in podcast or audio production classes preferred.
- Prior internship or working experience in radio/podcast/TV/Film production industry preferred.
- Experience with Pro Tools or other DAW software.
- Knowledge of audio signal flow and recording techniques.
- Experience with Mac OS & basic computing software (Word, Excel, G Suite incl. Google Docs, Google Calendar, Google Sheets, etc.) and Zoom conferencing software.
- Experience with video recording and editing is a plus.
- Experience with Descript or similar platforms is a plus but not required.
- A passion for podcasts and knowledge of SiriusXM network podcasts.
- Commitment to excellent audio and audio storytelling.
- Flexibility and a can-do attitude, with the ability to adapt to the needs of different shows.
- Resilience and a willingness to perform both less glamorous and enjoyable tasks.
- Excellent communication and time management skills, with the ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively.
- Attention to detail and strict adherence to the highest podcast standards and ethics.
- Well-organized, energetic, independent, and responsive to feedback and direction.
- Strong spelling, grammar, proofreading, and editing skills.
- Must have legal right to work in the U.S.
Skills
- Pro Tools
- DAW software
- Audio signal flow
- Recording techniques
- Mac OS
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- G Suite (Google Docs, Google Calendar, Google Sheets)
- Zoom conferencing software
- Video recording
- Video editing
- Descript
- Communication skills
- Time management skills
- Spelling
- Grammar
- Proofreading
- Editing skills
Location
- U.S.
Work Type
- Internship
Experience Level
- Intern
Education Level
- Current university student
- Recent graduate
Salary/Compensations
- $18/hr
About the Company
- SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora, SiriusXM Media, AdsWizz, Simplecast, and SiriusXM Connect) 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.
- 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 SXM 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
