About the Role
SiriusXM is seeking interns with a passion for radio and music, and some production experience, to learn how music channels and live shows are created by working directly with music programmers and producers.
Responsibilities
- Edit and ingest audio for on-air programming, including interviews, guest DJs, and performances.
- Assist with maintenance of music database using scheduling and metadata software.
- Assist with building specialty programming in the automation system.
- Load promos and specialty imaging.
- Compile playlists for mix shows for reporting to music labels.
- Perform show preparation for on-air talent, including concert dates and news.
- Interact with listeners via email and on-air phone screening.
- Shadow artist studio sessions, including in-studio performances, interviews, and/or Zoom sessions.
- Participate in on-air content.
- May assist with music archiving.
- Perform other duties as required.
Requirements
- Current students enrolled at a university (graduating by September 2027 preferred) or recent graduates within 12 months of the internship start date.
- Students from broadcasting schools with one-year programs providing certificates of completion are also eligible.
- Current or previous enrollment in communications classes preferred.
- Broadcast communications majors preferred.
- Prior internship or working experience in radio/TV preferred.
- Experience with digital media systems is a plus.
- Good project management and planning skills.
- Good personnel management skills.
- Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to pay attention to details.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to take initiative and follow through on projects.
- Familiarity with SiriusXM programming.
- Knowledge of various music styles and genres.
- Multilingual abilities are a plus.
- Knowledge of Broadcast Automation/On-Air software is a plus.
- Experience with digital editing software (Cool Edit, Pro Tools, Adobe Audition) preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of MS-Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
- Must have legal right to work in the U.S.
Skills
- Production experience
- Music database maintenance
- Scheduling software
- Metadata software
- Automation system
- Digital editing software
- MS-Office Suite
Location
- U.S.
Work Type
- Internship
Experience Level
- Intern
Education Level
- Current university student
- Recent graduate
- Broadcasting school certificate
Salary/Compensations
- $18/hr
About the Company
- SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora, SXM Media, AdsWizz, Simplecast, and SiriusXM Connect) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services.
- 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.
- Pandora 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.
- SXM Media is the Company's advertising sales organization.
- SiriusXM also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada.
- The Company 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.
