November 20, 2024Sydney Dahl

Sirius XM Seeking Interns for Talk Program Channels

SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora,SXM 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. SiriusXM is seeking interns interested in politics, entertainment, and comedy programming and/or pop culture to join one of their talk programming channels. Interns will get firsthand, on-the-job experience with the leaders in the radio industry.

Internship Responsibilities: 

  • Learn and assist with daily operations for a live radio show.
  • Participate in on-air content.
  • Run sound board for live show or pre-taped interviews.
  • Create content including promos and audiograms for Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
  • Edit audio in pre- and post-production for on-air use or to be used on social media.
  • Prepare for shows with in-depth research and by participating in talent and production meetings.
  • Work in a fast-paced, live environment with active deadlines.
  • Interact with listeners through social media, email and on-air phone call screening.
  • Conduct outreach to industry professionals, public relations and expert guests.
  • Keep detailed logs of shows for producer’s records.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Internships are open to current students enrolled at a university (those graduating by January 2027 are preferred) and recent graduates who graduated within the 12-month period prior to the start of the internship as well as broadcasting schools with one-year programs that provide certificates of completion.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Current or previous enrollment in communications classes preferred.
  • Broadcast communications and related majors preferred.
  • Experience in radio/TV a plus.
  • Experience with digital media systems (Photoshop, Adobe, video editing) a plus.
  • Knowledge of Broadcast Automation/On-Air software, a plus.
  • Experience with digital editing software (Cool Edit, Pro Tools, Adobe Audition), preferred.
  • Thorough knowledge of MS-Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
  • 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.
  • Attention to detail skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Willingness to take initiative and follow through on projects.
  • Familiar with SiriusXM programming.
  • Knowledge and interest in current events, comedy, pop culture and politics.
  • Must have legal right to work in the U.S.

They expect the base salary for this position to be $15-17.50/hr and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives. They encourage all interested candidates to apply.

To apply, follow this link. or this one:  https://careers.siriusxm.com/careers/jobs?locations=New%20York,New%20York,United%20States&page=1