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Producer, Business Radio, Talk Programming
Sirius XM
Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Position Summary:
Conceptualizes, develops and produces full-length or short form programs, and/or segments of larger programs, while maintaining the channel's creative vision. Initiates show topics, collaborates ideas with show hosts, books guests and prepares interview materials including background information and interview questions. Makes decisions related to creative processes, content development and production. Works independently on standard programs, and assists with larger, complex and high profile programs. Exercises a high level of creativity and executes programming assignments with minimal oversight. Oversees technical staff performing editing and running audio boards for assigned programs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Pre-Production
• Works with Hosts and Program Director to design overall sound and image of program(s), consistent with platform goals
• Creates, coordinates, writes and produces original programs, productions, segments, daily promos and/or specials
• Researches topics and themes to write scripts, line copy, and develop show content for Hosts
• Develops novel and creative ways to present content
• Participates in creative meetings to brainstorm ideas, select programming content and delegate work assignments
• Proactively identifies, selects and books business-related content and expert guests; oversees those assisting with guest bookings
• Researches guest backgrounds, develops interview questions and pre-interviews guests
• Coaches Hosts, talent and guests, and provides relevant information to Hosts for on-air interviews
• Schedules program elements prior to air, ensuring that rotation and policies are followed
• Develops and maintains relationships with major publicists, political figures, entertainment companies, and industry contacts who will be active in pursuing placement of guests on SIRIUS' programs and provide show content
Production/Post Production
• Determines the appropriate mix of sound elements for assigned shows, and ensures that levels are mixed properly
• Ensures that on-air product is up to broadcast standards before it leaves the studios
• Ensures that personnel are assigned to monitor sound equipment during air time, and that clip information, music and non-music elements have been entered into audio software
• Monitors assigned channels for quality control and reports content error and technical issues to the appropriate individuals for correction
Additional duties and responsibilities:
• Supervises special projects as assigned by Program Director
• Reviews audience feedback and applies comments to programming
• Works with broadcast operations staff to coordinate logistics for remote broadcasts
• Interfaces with on-air personalities, engineering staff, marketing/advertising staff, talent and artists
• Performs other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities:
• There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this job
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• At least four (4) years of broadcast experience
Requirements and General Skills:
• Excellent creative writing and communication skills for radio
• Ability to recognize stories with potential and develop them into compelling broadcast entertainment
• Strong background in talent bookings
• Ability to execute ideas
• Highly detail oriented
• Strong interest in news, sports, current events and pop culture, as related to assigned channels / programs; business background such as marketing a plus
• Comfortable working with high profile individuals/demanding personalities
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Must have legal right to work in the U.S.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.
The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.